Perryville
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Perryville
Locals say Ste. Genevieve · “Apple Capital”, “Mississippi River Hills”
Where the river meets the orchard
Mississippi River blueHistoric brick redOrchard green
Welcome to Ste. Genevieve and Perry County! From the historic streets of Ste. Genevieve to the apple orchards and rolling hills, there's a quiet charm here that grows on you. Come for the festivals, stay for the friendly faces and good food.
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The room
One room for everyone around Perryville. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Things to do
- Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Preserves the largest collection of French colonial architecture in the US
- Bolduc House Museum One of the oldest surviving French colonial homes in the Midwest
- Felix Vallé House State Historic Site Federal-style house from the early 1800s, part of the historic district
- Hawn State Park Known for its rugged beauty, hiking trails, and clear streams
- Pickle Springs Natural Area Features unique rock formations, waterfalls, and old-growth forest
- Ste. Genevieve Historic District National Historic Landmark with many 18th-century buildings
- Outdoors Hiking at Hawn State Park
- Outdoors Exploring Pickle Springs Natural Area
- With kids Apple picking at local orchards
- With kids Visiting historic houses and museums
- Evenings Wine tasting events
- Evenings Local taverns
- Locals love Apple orchards
- Locals love Wineries
Through the year
- Ste. Genevieve Apple Festival September Celebrates the apple harvest with crafts, food, and a parade
- Jour de Fête August French heritage festival with music, food, and colonial reenactments
- Christmas Candlelight Tours December Historic homes open for candlelit evening tours during the holidays
- Perry County Fair July County fair with livestock, rides, and local exhibits
- Ste. Genevieve County Fair August County fair with agricultural displays and entertainment
The region has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The best time to be out is from April to October, especially during the apple harvest. Best: Spring and fall are ideal for outdoor activities, with mild temperatures and vibrant colors.
Getaways
- Chester Historic river town with Fort de Chartres nearby
- Cape Girardeau University town with a vibrant riverfront
- Farmington Gateway to St. Francois State Park
- St. Louis Big city attractions, Cardinals baseball, and museums
Local flavour
Rooting for St. Louis Cardinals (MLB), St. Louis Blues (NHL), St. Louis City SC (MLS), Missouri Tigers (NCAA)
Eat and drink
- Apple cider From the region's many orchards.
- Apple butter A staple spread at harvest time.
- German-style sausages Reflecting the area's German heritage.
- Fried chicken A comfort food at local gatherings.
Where people go
- Apple orchards Rolling hills dotted with orchards, especially around Perryville.
- Historic French colonial buildings Ste. Genevieve is known for its well-preserved French colonial architecture.
- Wineries The region has a growing wine country along the Mississippi.
- River bluffs Scenic overlooks of the Mississippi River.
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Perry and Ste. Genevieve counties, MO. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.