Welcome to Historic Kimmswick This historic Mississippi river town has been selected as one of the Top 100 Small Town Getaway by Midwest Living Magazine. We invite you to “getaway” for an afternoon or a weekend and enjoy the hospitality of this quaint village, first established in 1859.
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Enjoy the hospitality of our restaurants, the wide variety of goods in our many gift shops and galleries, or relax in a comfortable Bed and Breakfast. Forty four buildings within the seven block commercial district have been recently added to the National Registry of Historic Places. Many of Kimmswick’s businesses and residents continue to occupy the original buildings. You will be surrounded by a vibrant town revitalized by its restoration efforts.
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Kimmswick Visitor Center • 314 Market Street: 636.464.6464 • Historic Bldg. c. 1872 • To w n i n f o r m a t i o n , m a p s, r e s t r o o m s, soda/water, Kimmswick T-shir ts, and memorabilia. Check our “bargain room” for great buys on books, cards, and gifts. • Tues-Fri 10:30-3:30, Sat 10-5; Sun 11-5 Ruess-Terry House • Historic Bldg. c 1866 Dough Depot Café & Gifts • 216 Market Street: 636.464.9339 • Historic Bldg. c. 1865 • We specialize in handmade dough ornaments that can be personalized for free. Gift shop has unique variety of gifts for every occasion. The CAFÉ offers sandwiches, salads, pizzas, snacks, soft pretzels, baked goods, homemade candies, and ice cream. Indoor or patio seating available. Reservations taken for special events. • Tues - Fri 10:30 - 4; Sat & Sun 10:30 - 5 Cozy Cottage • 212 Market Street: 636.467.3700 • Featured in “Girlfriends on the GO”, You will love our fun boutique filled with vintage finds, seasonal gifts, jewelry, accessories, and our new fragrance line - Hillhouse Naturals. Beautiful garden iron, handmade cards by “Kim,” and artwork by local mural & canvas artist Jennifer Howard. Come enjoy our “cozy” atmosphere! • Tues - Fri 10 - 4, Sat & Sun 11 - 5 Mary’s Sweet Shoppe (A Blue Owl Presentation) • 118 Market 636-464-3900 www.theblueowl.com • Historic Bldg. c. 1940 • A real Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain, Candy Store, and Gift Shop featuring 20 flavors of AwardWinning Ice Cream, Malts, Shakes, Phosphates, Sundaes, and Specialty Creations. Over 50 kinds of Homemade Candies & Fun Gift Shop for Everyone. Specialty Coffee Drinks, Lattes, Cappuccinos, Espresso, & Hot Chocolates. Awesome Birthday Parties, Showers, Chocolate Classes, Meetings. The Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery • 6116 Second Street: 636-464-3128 • www.theblueowl.com • Historic Bldg. c. 1900 • “Where everything is Homemade!" Featured the famous levee high apple pie with Carmel Pecan Topping on the Food Network with Paula, Jamie, and Bobby Deen! Famous for Hearty Breakfasts Country-Style Lunches & Fabulous Desserts. Quaint and Charming Atmosphere with Warm and Friendly Service. Homemade Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, Quiches, Croissants, & Daily Home-Cooked Meals. The Blue Owl Bakery features a selection of AwardWinning Desserts! Reservations Accepted for Parties of 5 or more. Children’s Menu. Perfect location for Showers, Birthday Parties, Anniversary Parties. • Tues - Fri 10 - 3; Sat & Sun 10 - 5
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Campbell’s Crafts • 102 Mill Street 8. Kimmswick Gasthaus, Bldg. c. 1895 • 102 Mill Street: 636-223-0295 • www.kimmswickgasthaus.com • Tucked away in the Back corner of downtown kimmswick you’ll find the quaint and cozy Casthaus. Restraunt, Wine-Bar, Bier Garten, and B&B. Come see why everyone loves the Gasthaus with it’s delicious homemade Dishes, Pastries and Hand Dipped Chocolates. Dine inside, on the deck or in the Garten “Gemutlickeit” (Come See What It Means) Blessing from us to you! • Tuesday-Sunday 12:00 Noon - 8:00 pm 9. Windsor Harbor Bridge • Historic Landmark c. 1874 10. Historic Anheuser Estate Museum • Historic Site, Waters Point c. 1867 • Historic summer home of the Anheuser family. Views of the Mississippi River. Open for tours Thursday 12-4 pm Admission $5 • Tour information: 636.464.1698 • Anheuser Thursday Package” call The Blue Owl for detail 636.464.3128 • Home to non-profit Ride On St. Louis 11. Pattington Station • 6112 Front Street 12. Teaching Old Feed Dogs New Tricks • 6106 Front Street(corner of Front & Market at the Old Coal Barn): 314-283-7703 • Reviving traditional crafts through period means. Scout council approved instructors. Classes available for one or many. Quilts, carvings, and other traditional crafts available for purchase. If you can’t find us, call us! Weekends and by appointment. Winter location: Dr. Kirk’s House 6025 Third St. 12a. Design Haus 6106 Front St Rauschenbach Bldg, c.1884 13. Purple Junction • 6062 Front Street • Historic Barber Shop Bldg. c. 1900 14. Latest Craze • 101 Mill St, Kimmswick, MO 63053 • 636-464-2883 • “AFFORDABLE CUSTOM FRAMING”, 100’s In-stock Frames, Mattes, Prints. “MICHE” bags with Interchangeable Covers. “DESIGNER REPLICA” Handbags, Wall of Watches (100’s), “MAGGIEZ” Interchangeable Sandals, “POPCORN SHIRTS,” “WOOZIES” for Wine Lovers. “LAMPE BERGER” Clean & Purify your air, “BEANPOD” Soy Candles, “Magnet Works” - Flags, Magnetic Mailbox Covers, Mat Mates. Largest “RED HAT” Room. “Always... Whatever IS the LATEST CRAZE.” • Tues - Fri 10-4; Sat & Sun 10-5 15. Kimmswick Pottery (private studio) • Front Street at Mill Street (Closed to Public) 16. Annie Girls & Co. • 6101 Front Street: 636.464.0696 • Historic Bldg c. 1877
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• Come in and be welcomed to our family owned unique shop. Gifts for any and all ideas! Teapots, florals, Holiday, Gourmet Foods, Dip Mixes, Soup, Cheese balls, Scones, Cures, Cheesecakes, Salsas, Salt Water Taffy, Chocolates, and much more. Have a wonderful visit to our town. • Tues - Fri 10 - 4; Sat & Sun 10 - 5 Purple Pickle • 100 Market Street: 636.464.6144 • www.the purplepickle2.com • G o t Fa i r y ! ! Ve r y W h i m s i c a l ~ Unique~Unusual~One-Of-A-Kind items. We carry many amazing Fairy artists ~JESSICA GALBRETH ~ AMY BROWN ~NENE THOMAS & more! C e r a m i c F a i r y Wa l l T i l e s ~ F a i r y prints~chimes~figurines. KITRAS Hand Blown Witch Balls & Trees Of Enchantment! We carry Gorgeous AGATES & GEODES from Brazil ~multi color slice chimes ~rock tea light holders~slices~And many Home & Garden Decor items~chimes of all kinds!! • 10:30-4 Weekdays - 10:30-5 Sat & Sun Karol’s Korner • 6061 Front Street: 636.464.4680 • Historic Bldg. c. 1880 • A unique blend of the past and present. Antique and reproduction furniture. Home of MISSOURI Made Soy Candles & “MISSOURI SOAP” the #1 Lye Soap in Missouri! China, glassware, kitchen items from the past, Home decor, hand made items. Tomorrow’s antiques today. • Tues - Fri 11 -4; Sat & Sun 11 - 5 US Post Office • Historic Bldg. c. 1914 Kimmswick Korner Gift Shoppe • 119 Market: 636.464.2028 • Historic Bldg. c. 1913 • www.kimmswickkorner.com • Unique Gift Emporium” Jewelry–featuring “LUNCH AT THE LUNCH”, and “KAMELEON”, many styles of necklaces & earrings. Over 1,000 watches, SCARF PURSES with hundreds of scarves, fun greeting cards “ANNIE OAKLY” fragrances. Ceiling fan pulls, duct tape wallets, Cardinal, Rams, Blues & Mizzou items “FIRESIDE COFFEES” “MULLING SPICES” Gourmet Coffees & Teas, Apple Butter & More. 30 flavors of fresh fudge. • Tues - Fri 10 - 4; Sat & Sun 10 - 5 Mississippi Mud Gallery and Gifts • 6050 Second Street: 636.464.3360 • www.mississippimudgallery.com • Historic Little Ziegler Bldg. c. 1918 • “Shop Beyond the Ordinary!” Featuring handcrafted pottery, glass, metal work and jewelry by talented North American artisans. Our ever expanding jewelry selection is a must see. Fun, Funky and contemporary décor to enhance your home and garden. We offer a great selection of gift
ideas: Ne’Qwa hand painted ornaments, La-TeeDa! Fragrance Lamps, Lolita Wine Glasses. • Tues - Fri 10-4; Sat & Sun 10-5 22. The Old House • c. 1770-Traditional Pioneered Log Construction 23. Antiques Galore Gal and Daydreams • 6047 Second Street: 636-467-7277 • www.antiquesgaloregal.etsy.com • Two shops with five rooms, plus a unique attic! Shop here for McCalls candles, cookie tarts and burners, scented rosehips, refresher oils, stained glass, home decor, furniture, lamps, primitives, linens, vintage Christmas, jewelry, paper ephemera, glassware, teapots, cards, and more! A great variety of old and new. • Tues - Fri 10:30-4; Sat & Sun 10:30-5 24. All in Good Taste • 209 Market Street: 877-878-2102 • www.AllinGoodTaste2.com • Historic Bldg. c. Yellow House1872 • Public Restroom, Lunch Totes, Jewelry, Purses,Wind & Willow Products, Over 30 Flavors of Coffee’s & Teas, Wine Gifts, Dip Chillers, Garden Flags & Mailbox Covers from $9.99, Tyler Candles, Religious Gifts, Garden Dècor, Auto Coasters, Kitchen Gadgets, Plus so much more we’re a must see store! 25. Bunny Patch • 217 Market Street • Historic Bldg. c. 1890 26. Kimmswick Historical Society Hall & Museum • 6000 Third Street (at Vine): 636.464.8687 • A collection of Kimmswick memorabilia displayed in rotating exhibits of historical pictures, artifacts, and maps. No charge for entry. • Sat & Sun 1-4 27. Dr. Kirk’s House • 6025 Third Street • Historic Bldg. c. 1888 28. Everything Nice • 303 Elm St.: 636.464.9696 • Visit this charming older two-story home, so characteristic of a historic town. Offering an endless array of creativity with themes throughout including seasonal and gifts for any decor…inside or out. You’ll love the tranquility of the backyard area, with even more shops, and our unique upsidedown tree. A shop you must see, and as always, courtesy and respect for our customers is our pleasure. • Tues - Fri 10 - 4; Sat 10 - 5 pm; Sun 10:30 - 5 29. Arnold House, c. 1877 30. Christmas Haus of Kimmswick • 311 Elm Street: 636.464.0779 • Area’s largest year round Christmas house, with more than 40 decorated trees. Ornaments of all professions, and large selection of sports, teachers, and Irish ornaments. We carry Bayer’s Carolers and Baldwin Brass. A holiday shopping experience! A shop were Santa Stops!
• Tues - Fri 10 - 4; Sat 10 -5; Sun 10:30 - 5 31. City Hall • 3rd & Elm: 636.464.7407 • Historic Bldg c. 1903 • Built in 1903 for $593 with two jail cells added in 1909 for $98.55. 32. Pioneer House • 4th & Market: 636.464.4050 • Historic Bldg. c. 1875 • The oldest Family owned and operated business in town Since 1981. 3 Generations! Heritage Window and table lace. Key Finders and Go Green with The Chic Sac. Apple and Pumpkin Butters, Frog Jam, Salsa. Antiques, Red hats, glassware, Missouri made lambs wool dusters. A business built on Pride, Quality, Friendliness and old fashion values. • Tues-Fri 10:30 - 4; Sat & Sun 10-5 33. Kimmswick Village Greenhouse located on the grounds of Wenom Drake House • 4th & Beckett Street : 636.464.1983 • Historic Bldg. c. 1877 • The Kimmswick Village Greenhouse is a new attraction for the town visitors. It is a small 456 sq ft solar greenhouse which can grow a wide range of plants such as primroses, herbs and flowering plants. Of special interest is the fabled Edelweiss. The greenhouse is a facility of the former Wenom Drake House Bed and Breakfast. Please call for plant availability. 34. Curiosity Cove • 322 Market Street • Historic Building 322 Market St. 35. Cherrika’s • 318 Market Street: 636.464.8270 • www.cherrikas.com • Featuring decorative garden flags--the most selections, all price ranges. Plus--Mailbox Covers. Doggie Boutique–featuring American Made Collars, Harnesses, Leashes, Bandanas, plus hand made dog dresses. Home Decor: linens, pottery, lamps and shades, baskets-and more. Gifts for all occasions: Angels, Spiritual Selections, Candles, Potpourri and Oils. Come meet Max our friendly, four legged store greeter. • Open Wednesday - Sunday 36. Apple Butter Pavilion, c. 1982 37. Chimney Rock Guest House Bed & Breakfast • 5800 Montebello Road: 636.464.3999 • Plan your Girl’s Weekend, Party, Wedding, or just an overnight stay at beautiful Chimney Rock, high atop Mississippi River Bluffs! Spectacular view, comfortable elegance. *Rooms from $130 Special Events: Weight-Loss Weekend; Concealed Carry Classes, beginners to advanced firearms instructions. www.chimneyrockguesthouse.com
KIMMSWICK Just 25 minutes south of downtown St. Louis
FOUNDED IN 1859 Listed in The National Registry of Historic Places
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Dining and Refreshments Dining Available at: #3 #5 #6 #8
Dough Depot Café Mary’s Sweet Shoppe Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain & Candy, homemade candies, Specialty Coffees The Blue Owl Restaurant and Bakery Kimmswick Gasthaus
Snacks and/or beverages available at: #1. Kimmswick Visitor Center #16 Annie Girls & Co. #20 Kimmswick Korner
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Public Restrooms available at the Kimmswick Visitor Center, The Blue Owl Restaurant, Mary’s Sweet Shoppe & Dough Depot.
UNIQUE SHOPS ANTIQUES ARTISANS COLLECTIBLES RESTAURANTS BED & BREAKFASTS
OPEN YEAR ROUND | CLOSED MONDAYS
FESTIVALS & EVENTS Strawberry Festival (First Full Weekend in June) Apple Butter Festival (Last full weekend in October) Christmas Open House (Saturday before Thanksgiving) Christmas Festival (First weekend in December) Anheuser Thursdays (Every Thursday, year round) Girlfriends Day Packages (Check website for Dates)
www.gokimmswick.com Kimmswick Visitor Center
636-464-6464
