Kimmswick MO

You know I love me a good small town! We have been visiting a special small town my whole life that isn’t too far from the STL. That special small town is Kimmswick MO. This little hidden gem has some wonderful shops and restaurants including the famous Blue Owl restaurant. This place is a must if you visit. In addition to their delicious food they have award winning deserts! The pies are fantastic but so are their cookies and specialty sweets.

So where is Kimmswick MO? Well, this small town is located about 30 minutes south of St. Louis off highway 55. This sweet little town holds many festivals and events every year including the Apple Butter festival and Strawberry festival. The Apple Butter festival is INSANE and if you plan on going go early and take the shuttle. You will thank me later!

Kimmswick sits along the Mississippi River and hugs Rock creek. This creates a special atmosphere and beautiful scenery. The people of Kimmswick are welcoming and very knowledgeable of their town. They have wineries and coffee shops along with a giant Christmas store. My favorite to visit it the Burgess-Howe house. It’s like stepping back in time. They usually have a tour guide sitting outside that is more than happy to tell you all about the house and its inhabitants.

On any given day they have live music playing and sometimes a food truck or two. There a playground for the kiddos and a short walk along the river will take you to the Anheuser estate. It’s a beautiful place right next to the river and sometimes the horses are out.

If you’re looking for a short day trip this is the place, especially in the fall. Just be sure to grab yourself some pie for the ride home :)

*Other attractions in the area are Mastadon State park and farther south is the Bonne Terre mine

Fun fact: Kimmswick is a Nationally Recognized Historic District and its Apple Butter festival has up to 100,000 visitors each year so plan accordingly