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Living History at the Linden House – Step Into the Past Every Saturday from late March through early November, the Linden House opens its doors to offer something rare and wonderful: the chance to experience French Creole colonial life not as distant history locked behind velvet ropes, but as living, breathing, tactile reality. This isn’t passive observation—it’s active engagement with the past, where visitors of all ages can touch history and truly understand how people lived, worked, and entertained themselves in early 19th-century Ste. Genevieve. A House That Tells Many Stories The Linden House itself embodies the layered history of Ste. Genevieve. Built in stages from 1811/1812 through the 1930s, the structure reflects how families adapted and expanded their homes across generations, responding to changing needs, prosperity, and architectural fashions. The earliest portions date to just after the Louisiana Purchase, when French Creole families were navigating the transition from Spanish and French rule to American governance. Later additions show how the property evolved as the 19th century progressed and eventually entered the 20th century. This architectural mixture —where different eras exist within a single structure—makes the Linden House particularly well-suited for living history interpretation. It’s not frozen at a single Read more…

Main Street Inn Bed & Breakfast – Where Art, History, and Vision Transform Hospitality in Sainte Geneviève Step through the doors of the Main Street Inn Bed & Breakfast and you immediately understand that your time here will be a curate experience. Originally built in 1882 as the Meyer Hotel, this three-story brick landmark has welcomed travelers to Sainte Geneviève for more than 140 years. But following an extensive year-long renovation, proprietors Susan O’Donnell and Patrick Fahey transformed this historic property into something extraordinary: a bed and breakfast where world-class art, meticulous attention to preservation, and genuine hospitality create an experience that aligns with what you’d expect in Missouri’s oldest city. The Main Street Inn stands as home, gallery and gathering place, historic structure and comfortable retreat. Here, you’re encourage to meander through the house and take inspiration in the work that went into its restoration and the nuance of its collection.  For those visitors that are looking to bring home fresh inspiration to their design sensibilities, this is the stay for you. This is lodging for people who appreciate art, value history, and seek accommodations with personality and purpose rather than generic hotel uniformity. An Unexpected Gallery in Missouri’s Read more…

Ste. Genevieve County Fair – Where Summer Gets Loud, Fast, and Delicious Every year on the second full weekend in July, the Ste. Genevieve County Fairgrounds transform into the epicenter of summer excitement, where engines roar, metal crunches, crowds cheer, and the irresistible aroma of fair food fills the air. This isn’t some sanitized, corporate-sponsored festival—this is a real county fair with dirt, diesel fumes, demolition, and the kind of unpretentious fun that reminds you why summer in rural America is something special. High-Octane Thrills: The Main Events Truck Pull: Power Meets Pavement Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping spectacle as gigantic trucks—modified monsters with engines—line up to test their raw power against an increasingly heavy sled. The truck pull is primal competition at its finest: driver skill, engine modifications, tire grip, and sheer mechanical force all combine as these behemoths drag massive weight down the track, their engines screaming in protest. For those unfamiliar with truck pulls, prepare to be amazed by the modifications these competitors make to their vehicles—massive tires, engine swaps, custom exhausts, and engineering tweaks that transform ordinary trucks into fire-breathing dragons of torque and horsepower. These aren’t showroom trucks; they’re purpose-built competitors representing hundreds of hours of Read more…

Fourth Friday Art Walk – Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve Once a month, as twilight settles over the oldest town in Missouri, something magical happens. The historic streets come alive with art, conversation, and community as locals and visitors alike gather for the Fourth Friday Art Walk—a beloved tradition that transforms downtown Ste. Genevieve into an open-air gallery celebration. An Evening of Art and Discovery From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month (February through November), the art galleries, shops, and businesses of Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve open their doors wide, inviting you to enjoy a leisurely evening stroll through one of America’s most charming historic districts. It’s more than just an art walk—it’s a chance to slow down, connect with creativity, and experience the vibrant cultural life that thrives in this centuries-old river town. A Showcase of Regional Talent The galleries participating in the Art Walk feature works from talented local and regional artists working in a diverse array of mediums. You might encounter stunning paintings that capture the beauty of the Mississippi River Valley, intricate sculptures, handcrafted jewelry, fine photography, pottery, textiles, and mixed media pieces that push creative boundaries. Each Art Walk offers Read more…

House Beautiful, Good Housekeeping and Country Living We’ve rounded up the cutest village in every single state. Ste. Genevieve, MO, ranks number 25 in our list of the 50 most beautiful small towns in America! Good Housekeeping Read more…