Right in the heart of old St. Charles, this set of buildings represents the very first of Missouri's legislative centers. The visitor center is small, but has lots of information to share, and tours of the capitol building are on offer. You're free to roam the grounds, which includes a lovely backyard area with river views. The yard contains gardens and plantings of all kinds, as well as sitting areas and plenty of shade. The first capitol is an important part of Missouri's history, and the historic site preserves it wonderfully!

Awesome historical site. The tour was well worth it, guide was very knowledgeable. So nice to see such an important place restored to it's original character. The visitor's center has an informative video that shows details from the 6 year research and rebuild project. They also have displays upstairs showing Missouri's path to statehood. Tons of period artifacts, and the House and Senate chambers are set up as they would have been in the 1820's. It's not very big, so you can see it all in a couple hours.

They give a nice tour of the rooms. There are antique furnishings in all of the rooms. It's a must see for history buffs. There is a small fee and a gift shop.

Great historical district with restaurants, shops

Very interesting tour of the 1st Missouri state capital. The original brick buildings have recreated state Senate and House meeting rooms and the Governor's office. The trade store downstairs has several animal pelts on display to show the type of goods brought in from the frontier.

It's a great place to be and to bring your kids is a really good idea. The area is right next to the Katy Trail and the security is very good. The police normally ride on horseback and the bars that where there are moving out.

I attended Missouri Day here and it was a delightful experience! The staff and volunteers are all very knowledgeable and kind.

Great tour, well presented, interesting history. A must do when in St Charles!

I 100% recommend doing both tours that are offered. Even as an adult I learned so much and it's great for the kiddos.

This is located in the historical downtown of st Charles. It's very pretty and picturesque, there are a lot of really cool cafes and bars as well as some beautiful vintage shops and jewlwery stores. I love the setting because it reminds me of England. The surrounding area is also fantastic as there are so many other antique shops and beautiful buildings to see. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to feel nostalgic and magical. Also parking is free and pretty accessible :)

Great MO State Park tour guide. Very interesting history!!

Very interesting and filled with lots of artifacts. We paid for a guided a tour and learned a lot of new information. Levi was very kind to my two children and gave tons of information about the building/Missouri. Would highly recommend.

Well preserved 2 story log structure on well kept and interesting grounds, including several gardens.

The staff and volunteers here are wonderful, and the tours are really great. Always a great visit!

Great experience. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and managed to keep the attention of the fourth grade class we were with.