Top Getaways For Parents Near St. Louis
Once in a while, parents need to get away and enjoy some grownup time. A weekend away from your responsibilities will let you recharge your batteries and find space to rediscover yourself. When you return, you'll be rested and ready to appreciate the kids again. Whether you're a couple looking to get away together and keep your marriage strong, or a single parent needing an escape, here are several options very close to St. Louis.
Stoneridge Vineyard Farm & Inn
Missouri Wine Country
651 Schluersburg Road
Augusta, MO 63332
(314) 581-7464
www.augustabedandbreakfast.com Missouri's wine country area is a peaceful, grown-up place to escape. Bring bikes to ride, hike or spend your days sipping wine at the various vineyards. Stoneridge, a Bavarian-style building of locally sourced limestone, is a popular option for lodging. Views of the lake, wine and cheese hours, tasty breakfasts and a Jacuzzi tub will refresh your tired body and soul in no time.
Missouri Wine Country
651 Schluersburg Road
Augusta, MO 63332
(314) 581-7464
www.augustabedandbreakfast.com Missouri's wine country area is a peaceful, grown-up place to escape. Bring bikes to ride, hike or spend your days sipping wine at the various vineyards. Stoneridge, a Bavarian-style building of locally sourced limestone, is a popular option for lodging. Views of the lake, wine and cheese hours, tasty breakfasts and a Jacuzzi tub will refresh your tired body and soul in no time.
Historic Kimmswick, MO
(314) 440-0365
www.cisitkimmswick.com
(314) 440-0365
www.cisitkimmswick.com
The charming, historic town of Kimmswick is favorite getaway for St. Louisans. It's close and easy to reach, but in spirit, Kimmswick is miles away from a day in the city. Everyone loves the Blue Owl restaurant (especially its Levee High Apple Pie), the charming streets and the nearby wineries. Indulge yourselves with a villa at Chaumette Winery
and you may never leave your room. The villas will pamper you with fireplaces, oversized showers, a swimming pool and a resort spa.
St. Charles, MO
St. Charles, MO 63301
(800) 366-2427
www.historicstcharles.com St. Charles' historic Main Street area is brimming with charming shops and some of the best restaurants in the region. But St. Charles has the added draw of the riverboat casino to liven up your weekend. The Ameristar Casino Hotel is a luxurious place to stay, with lots of entertainment, dining and spa options right onsite. The Katy Trail is very nearby if you want to spend part of your getaway enjoying the peace and quiet of nature.
St. Charles, MO 63301
(800) 366-2427
www.historicstcharles.com St. Charles' historic Main Street area is brimming with charming shops and some of the best restaurants in the region. But St. Charles has the added draw of the riverboat casino to liven up your weekend. The Ameristar Casino Hotel is a luxurious place to stay, with lots of entertainment, dining and spa options right onsite. The Katy Trail is very nearby if you want to spend part of your getaway enjoying the peace and quiet of nature.
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The Original Springs Hotel
506 N. Hanover St.
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-5458
www.theoriginalspringshotel.com Okawville, Illinois is a corn-fed Midwestern small town through and through. The Original Springs Hotel is not luxurious or modern, by any stretch of the imagination. But it is dripping with history — and mineral water. The water in Okawville was once considered a healing tonic. There was even a train that came from St. Louis so people could come to 'take the waters.' The hotel offers soaks, massages, an indoor pool and a delicious fried chicken dinner in the restaurant. The town also has a couple of very unusual museums and shops that are well worth your time.
506 N. Hanover St.
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-5458
www.theoriginalspringshotel.com Okawville, Illinois is a corn-fed Midwestern small town through and through. The Original Springs Hotel is not luxurious or modern, by any stretch of the imagination. But it is dripping with history — and mineral water. The water in Okawville was once considered a healing tonic. There was even a train that came from St. Louis so people could come to 'take the waters.' The hotel offers soaks, massages, an indoor pool and a delicious fried chicken dinner in the restaurant. The town also has a couple of very unusual museums and shops that are well worth your time.
Giant City Lodge Giant City State Park
460 Giant City Lodge Road
Makanda, IL 62958
(618) 457-4921
www.giantcitylodge.com Another option on the Illinois side, Giant City Lodge is the perfect getaway for nature lovers. Choose a room or a woodsy cabin and enjoy the outdoor pool and home-cooked meals in the lodge restaurant. Spend your days hiking among the giant-sized rocks that give this part of the Shawnee Natural Forest its name, or book a trail ride and soak up the natural beauty on horseback. A backpacking trail is also available for those who really like to rough it.
460 Giant City Lodge Road
Makanda, IL 62958
(618) 457-4921
www.giantcitylodge.com Another option on the Illinois side, Giant City Lodge is the perfect getaway for nature lovers. Choose a room or a woodsy cabin and enjoy the outdoor pool and home-cooked meals in the lodge restaurant. Spend your days hiking among the giant-sized rocks that give this part of the Shawnee Natural Forest its name, or book a trail ride and soak up the natural beauty on horseback. A backpacking trail is also available for those who really like to rough it.
Lauren Haas was the founder and publisher of The St. Louis Area Family Gazette magazine, and editor-in-chief of Marketplace Magazine. Now, Lauren is a full-time freelance writer who travels the world, using St. Louis as her base. Contact her at Lauren@LaurenHaas.com
