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Stormy Crawford Way Ste. Geneviève, MO 63670 Call us at 573-883-7097 One aspect of the Ste. Geneviève Urban Levee is to provide habitats for a variety of wildlife and to provide access for people to experience and enjoy this area. Follow Stormy Crawford Way from Main Street toward the Ste. Geneviève Urban Levee to embark on a walk on top of the levee. Kiosks along the way tell of the history of the area. Birds, plants, and fish can be found nearby. Don’t be surprised when you see deer, opossums, meadowlarks, and herons. Also notice the cottonwoods, oaks, and cypress trees. Walk north or south to explore the many possibilities and enjoy a sunny walk atop the levee! Read more…

Muny Band Concerts – A Romantic Small-Town Tradition There’s something undeniably romantic about a municipal band concert on a warm summer evening—and we don’t just mean romantic in the dating sense, though that applies too. We mean romantic in the larger, more encompassing way: the kind of experience that makes you feel connected to something timeless, that slows down the frantic pace of modern life, and that reminds you why small-town America still holds such appeal for those lucky enough to experience it. Long-time Ste. Genevieve resident Bill Naeger captured this beautifully in the Missouri Humanities Small-Town Showcase podcast when he reflected on what the Muny Band concerts mean to the community. He spoke of the romance they add to the town—the simple, profound pleasure of being able to pull your car up to the schoolyard where the band performs and just sit and listen. It’s a treat, he explained, that you don’t find many other places anymore. And he’s absolutely right. A Tradition More Than 70 Years Strong The Ste. Genevieve Municipal Band has been performing for over 70 years, making it one of the few municipal bands still actively performing in America. What was once a common feature Read more…

Ste. Genevieve Trolley – Your Ride to Wine Country Adventure Since 2016, the Ste. Genevieve Trolley has been providing safe, friendly transportation that connects the charm of historic downtown with the scenic beauty of the county’s wineries. What began as a community transportation service has become an essential part of the Ste. Genevieve experience—especially for visitors wanting to enjoy local wines without worrying about driving. The Perfect Wine Country Solution Missouri wine country is one of the region’s hidden treasures, and Ste. Genevieve County is home to several excellent wineries producing everything from traditional varietals to distinctive local specialties. The challenge? These wineries are spread across the beautiful countryside, and responsibly enjoying wine tastings means having a designated driver. That’s where the trolley transforms your day from logistically complicated to blissfully simple. How It Works For just $20, you receive an all-day ride wristband that gives you unlimited access to the trolley service. This isn’t a rushed, schedule-locked tour—it’s flexible transportation that lets you create your own wine country adventure at your own pace. Board the trolley at one of the convenient downtown stops, settle into your seat, and enjoy the scenic ride through the countryside to the wineries. Once Read more…

242 Market St. Ste. Geneviève, MO 63670 Call us at 573-883-7990 Hours Tuesday thru Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday  Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday Facebook Sweet Things Sweet Shop, located in the downtown, historic city of Ste. Geneviève, Missouri, is a candy and gift store that will have something for everyone! Whether you’re looking for decadent chocolates, sour cream and onion flavored crickets, lollipops as big as your face, or jawbreakers the size of a baseball, we have it all! Stop by today and see why people of all ages love coming to our store. Interested in our store, but you can’t make it to Ste. Geneviève? Give us a call or e-mail us and we can put together a selection of products to be mailed to you anywhere in the U.S. Or maybe you want to surprise someone with a box of chocolate? We hand-deliver orders up to five miles from our store. What’s better than a hand-delivered surprise box of chocolate? Read more…

6188 Highway Y French Village, MO Call us at 573-358-7177 Hours Friday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located on the northern tip of the Ozark Highland Triangle, the building housing The Terrace at French Village was the 1890s home of the Harold Werner family. The Werners were early pioneering vintners in Missouri. They left a legacy of winemaking in the region that carries on to this day with a single row of their original vines still producing grapes. Explore our wide selection of wine: sweet red, moscato, riesling, chardonel, norton, french wines, and beer. If you want it, I’m sure we have it. Come in today and discover how The Terrace at French Village wine menu will keep you coming back! Read more…