St. Charles, MO Driving Tips
Visit downtown / the historic district for sure - lots of cute shops and historical buildings to experience - but Main Street itself if much better for walking than driving. Take Riverside Drive and park on the street or in one of the large lots down by the river. In St. Charles in general, watch ou
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t for the "right turn only" lanes. They turn up frequently and aren't always well marked until you're right at the intersection. I think that it's presumed that most of the residents grew up here and already know.
St. Charles, MO Buying Tips
I really don't know on this one. I purchased my car from a dealer in St. Peters, MO. There are dealers in St. Charles or close by for most cars you would want to purchase and well as SEVERAL used lots. I think that you need to exercise the same precautions you would buying a car anywhere. I don't kn
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ow that there is anything specifically about this area that would require a different approach.
Favorite Driving Memory
It is customary for Christians to line the street in front of their houses with candle lit luminaries on Christmas eve. Our neighborhood always has a very high participation rate, even among the non-religious families or families whom practice different religions. I still remember the first winter a
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fter I got my license, driving through the winding, hilly streets of my neighborhood lined with beautiful, flickering candles with my boyfriend.
It was magical.
Favorite Road
Elm / 5th / First Capitol
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You have access to almost anything, groceries, gas, library, drugstore. It's a simple little loop, but it's never too congested unless you end up on Elm in front of the middle school when school lets out for the day.
St. Charles, MO Driving Tips
Stay away from driving down highway 40/64 during rush hour traffic!
St. Charles, MO Buying Tips
I don't know about specific dealerships, but get a car with good gas mileage. Even though everything is about 20 minutes away, it makes for a lot of driving total.
Favorite Driving Memory
One of my favorite memories is when I was in college. I picked up some friends in Creve Coeur and said I knew how to get downtown to a bar. I made a wrong turn and we ended up driving for an hour. At first I was frustrated with myself, but then we couldn't stop laughing. Looking back on this moment
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I realize it was one of the first times I went out with some of my best friends and it was just a really good time.
Favorite Road
Forest Park Parkway
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After every work shift I get to drive through Forest Park in St. Louis. I get to see the History museum, as well as beautiful mansions. I love seeing all the different people run and walk in the mornings through the park. I then get to pass Washington University and get to see the college students w
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alk to class and to a cute little coffee shop on the corner.
St. Charles, MO Driving Tips
I would tell people to drive on the country roads to get where you need to go. The drivers are inconsiderate and rude and to drive in the backwoods may take longer but you will be peaceful when you get to where you are going.
St. Charles, MO Buying Tips
I would say to get a car that is comfortable and somewhat gas efficient. You have to drive absolutely everywhere and traffic is awful at rush hour.
Favorite Driving Memory
My favorite memory from driving in this city is driving around looking for houses to purchase with my husband.
Favorite Road
S. Point Prairie
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My favorite road to drive is South Point Prairie because it is a back country road that has a long stretch of beautiful scenery and forest. There are no billboards or buildings, just nature and homes. It is very peaceful.