The beauty of St. Louis is you never run short of amazing and fun things to do. But sometimes you may just want to get outside the norm and head to someplace a little different, yet nearby. Here’s a perfect place to spend the day out of town and still be close to home.

Steeped in history and with gracious hospitality in everything they do, Kimmswick, Missouri is the perfect place to plan a day trip. The 25 minute drive from St. Louis will feel like you have gone back in time to a place where the welcome mat is always out. Read below to see all this amazing town has to offer.

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A visit to Kimmswick might have you craving small town life. Here the people are friendly, there are no rush hour traffic jams, and you can hear the crickets singing in the summer evening.
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If your idea of relaxing involves retail therapy, Kimmswick is ready to help. With more than 25 shops, offering everything from unique stamp booking supplies to handmade fudge, this charming little place doles out treasures seen nowhere else.
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Kimmswick is known for their great food. Dinner choices include home-style restaurants, a cajun smoke house, dinner on a river boat, and a famous pretzel bread sandwich.

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Holiday festivities are Kimmswick's specialty. The Strawberry Festival in June features carnival rides, a petting zoo, and every kind of food imaginable that's created with strawberries. You will have an amazing time, whether you visit during the Apple Butter Festival, the Deer Widow's Weekend, or the Witches Night Out.
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If you like experiencing history first hand, Kimmswick has you covered with four museums. You can learn about the history of Kimmswick, tour the Anheuser Museum and Estate, view mastodon bones, and take a walk across Windsor Harbor Road Bridge.
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Many of the business in Kimmswick offer private parties and catering. This is a beautiful place to host your next birthday party or bridal shower, and a great way to get everyone out of the city for a day!

There aren’t many things you can do that are as easy as a visit to Kimmswick, Missouri. Just get in the car and go. You will find everything you need once you arrive or anyone in town will point you in the right direction. You can learn more about Kimmswick and the special events they host here.

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Looking for more places to visit in Missouri? Check out these amazing two day getaways in Missouri.

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