Tag: Downtown in United States

Audubon’s Hotel One of Missouri’s Longest Running Hotels At 9 North Main Street in downtown Ste. Genevieve, Audubon’s blends boutique hotel charm with restaurant excellence in a building that has anchored the town’s social scene since 1901. First opened as the City Hotel in 1904, this 120-year-old structure underwent complete renovation in 2018, transforming into seven contemporary luxury rooms, each with private bathroom. Current owners Brock and Megan Gibson—who also own Dannie’s Sports Tavern and The Beacon—purchased the establishment in fall 2024 from the Fallerts and Fergusons, inheriting what Brock calls “an absolute gem” and “a very important place in this town.” With a first-floor restaurant serving scratch-made French, Cajun, German, and Italian cuisine, a beer garden across the street, and an untapped basement cellar, Audubon’s delivers what one longtime visitor describes as “the best hotel in town…the location can’t be beat. All the important historic attractions and restaurants are within walking distance. A person can park, check in, and never get in your car again.” Palace Bar to Boutique Hotel: 120 Years of Downtown Vitality The property’s story begins in 1901 when Charles Petrequin purchased it for just over $2,000. By 1903, it housed the historically famous Palace Bar—a Read more…

The Bolduc House Museum and LeMeilleur House – Two Centuries, Two Homes, One Remarkable Story In the heart of Ste. Genevieve’s Historic District, two neighboring houses tell one of the most compelling stories in American frontier history. The Louis Bolduc House and the LeMeilleur House, separated by just a few decades and a few yards, offer visitors a rare opportunity to witness how French Creole culture evolved during the pivotal years when the Mississippi Valley transitioned from colonial outpost to American heartland. Together, these homes create a living timeline of cultural adaptation, architectural evolution, and the persistence of identity in the face of dramatic change. The Louis Bolduc House: Portrait of Prosperity in French Colonial America The Man Behind the House Louis Bolduc wasn’t just a homeowner—he was a force in colonial Ste. Genevieve’s economic and social life. As a prosperous French Creole merchant, Bolduc built his fortune through a combination of fur trading, lead mining interests, agricultural production, and general merchandising. His business networks stretched from New Orleans up the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, connecting Ste. Genevieve to broader colonial commerce. But Bolduc’s influence extended beyond business. He served as a community leader. His home reflected not just personal Read more…

Dr. Hertich House Built in 1850 as both residence and medical clinic for Dr. Charles Hertich, one of Ste. Genevieve’s first full-time physicians, this French Chateau-style building with distinctive mansard roof now serves as a heritage hotel blending historic elegance with modern luxury. Located at 99 North Main Street in the heart of downtown, Dr. Hertich House offers four three-room suites with king beds, gas fireplaces, and two-person jacuzzi tubs—plus Der Bierkeller, a unique basement apartment nestled within original 1801 stone foundation walls. Under new ownership by Dr. Sandra Hoffmann (herself a practicing physician at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital), the property continues the medical legacy while delivering what guests call “the ultimate in comfort.” As one anniversary couple raved: “My wife and I stayed in the Memories Suite and it was perfect. Extremely comfortable king bed, easy-to-use gas fireplace at the foot of the bed, and an awesome two-person jetted tub with complimentary bath salts. We had the stuffed french toast delivered to our suite the following morning—5 star service!” 1850 French Chateau Meets Heritage Hotel Dr. Charles Hertich purchased the property in 1850 for $1,800, when only the northern portion existed. The southern section came later. For decades, Read more…

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…