HISTORICAL DISTRICTS:
Labadie:
This former railroad town was discovered tucked in between the railroad tracks and the Missouri River. Its restored main street boasts an antique mall, a four star restaurant and a country store makes celebrities of its morning coffee drinkers. The third weekend in June, Main Street is the site of Labadie Days.
From I-44 Gray Summit exit Hwy 100 take Hwy MM 3 miles north
New Haven:
Formerly Miller's Landing New Haven was on of the original settlements in Franklin County. The riverfront area has B & B Inns, a monument to
John Colter, a member of the Lewis and Clark expedition , antique shops, restaurants, and an award winning winery.
From Hwy 100, seven miles west of Washington, follow the signs to the riverfront district or to the Robller Vineyard and Winery www.robllerwines.com
Pacific:
John C. Fremont brought his Pacific Railroad to the little settlement of Franklin in 1853 and the town changed its name to Pacific in honor of the railroad that would build its heritage. Today downtown redevelopment centers on a railroad theme. Antique and gift shops, restaurants, and a gourmet coffee house are within walking distance of the Pacific Plaza Station, a mini park for train watching. Located between I-44,Historic Route 66 and the Meramec River.
I-44 exit 257, 40 miles west of St. Louis, just inside the Franklin County line.
St. Clair:
Once named Traveler's Repose, St. Clair was a way stop on the Iron Road between St. Louis and St. James. The St. Clair Historical Museum gives a glimpse of the town's mining heritage. The Phoebe Apperson Hearst Museum is just south of town on Hwy PP.
Sullivan:
Explore Meramec State Park and the Meramec Conservation Area where canoeing, fishing, hiking and spelunking in Fisher Cave.
I-44 to Hwy 185 south
Union:
Union, the seat of Franklin County Government
Washington:
The Washington riverfront is among, Franklin county's most picturesque areas. Located on natural river landing provides river recreation and river watching. Amtrak provides daily service in the vintage Washington Station which also houses a historic exhibit and visitor's center. Visitors have a choice of restaurants, downtown shops and shopping centers, a winery, bed and breakfasts, motels, and parks Several times a year the riverfront is the site of wine tasting, art shows and the Downtown Washington Fair.
Hwy 100 ten miles west of I-44 Washington exit. Take Hwy 47 north to Fifth Street, west to Jefferson Street which leads to the riverfront.
