A great place to learn about the barges that go up and down the Mississippi River…read more When you are in the museum, be sure to try to simulator where you get to drive a barge. If you can drive one through the locks, you may have a new career. When I tried, I wrecked my barge. Once I took the tour of the locks and dam and saw how narrow the locks actually are, I can saw why I wrecked. Tours are given at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM and they're free. The views are amazing. Being 80 feet above the river, you'll love the view. Hopefully you'll be lucky enough to see a barge of a boat going through one of the locks. The Lock and Dam is not a tourist attraction that you visit just once, every time you visit, it is a different experience.

Very informative museum. Tour to the lock available for free but they don't have many tours so call…read moreand find out early. Nice view of the river.

If you know me, you know I'm fascinated by everyday historic landmarks. I prefer the places people…read moredon't always think about - like the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge. So, fun facts. Old Chain of Rocks Bridge is part of the even more historic Route 66. It also helps to connect Missouri and Illinois (and yes, you can walk it - or wheel it in my case). Built in 1929, the bridge features a 30-degree turn halfway across the mile-long bridge. While today this area is very passable by ships, in 1929 a "chain of rocks" (a 17-mile shoal) made passage difficult. Originally designed to go straight across, riverboat men protested because the bridge itself would have created an additional obstacle. Essentially, it had to "bend" for the sake of safe passage. The bridge cost twice its original estimate ($2.5 million), but it was built as a "destination" from the beginning. The Missouri side had a park; the Illinois side had 400 elm trees. There was even an amusement park. Also, during World War II the red sections were painted green so it would be less visible from air. The bridge closed in terms of official function in 1968 - a new Chain of Rocks Bridge opened in 1967 and includes Interstate 270. Old Chain of Rocks Bridge was nearly destroyed in 1967. For several years, that seemed likely. In 1980 (another fun fact), John Carpenter used the bridge in Escape From New York). Obviously, the bridge has been restored to some fame. It's now part of the Route 66 Bikeway (as of 1999), and in 2006 was added to the National Register of Historic Places. I'm considering a Route 66 Tenderness Tour (or at least part of the 2,000+ mile highway). This bridge may become part of that, so I'm thrilled I got the chance to check it out. The pathway for biking/wheeling is nicely done, easy to maneuver, and stunning in beauty (though it was an admittedly beautiful day when I was on the bridge). The bridge offers connections to the MCT Confluence Trail, Mississippi River Trail (Isn't it weird? I've been out of school 30+ years and I still sing the Mississippi song when I spell it), and the St. Louis Riverfront Trail. There's free parking on the Illinois side at the bridge entrance and also at North Riverfront Park. The Missouri side has a park with a pavilion, native habitats, an event lawn, and a gated parking lot (the event space opened in 2024). The bridge, no longer used by vehicles, is open daily for bikers/pedestrians (and wheelchairs).

This old bridge is an awesome piece of Americana history. It is about a 1 mile walk to get across…read morethe bridge. There are 2 castle looking buildings in the ole Mississippi that use to be the water source for the city of St Louis. I would recommend parking on the Missouri side as it has be recently redone. Nice parking lot with picnic tables and overhead protection from the sun. No running water but there are 2 porta potties under an awning. The Illinois side is not as pleasant.

This place is always hoping. It is a safe place to get on the MCT trail. They have restrooms and a…read moreplace to fill you water bottle. A huge map of the trail. Very easy to find and meet your group or just go solo.

Restrooms are clean and it's easy to get in and out. Plenty of emergency push button things in case…read moreyou have a need for help. It wasn't very crowded today so it was a beautiful stop.

First time coming here on my way to st Louis. I needed a place to stop at on the way, this place is…read morereally clean, spacious and is really modern. Plenty of parking spaces, vending machines and outdoor amentites with shading as well. Great place!

There wasn't a whole lot of obstacles when photographing this park. There was slight wind obscuring…read moresome of my shots but nonetheless a very beautiful place to bring those together!

Jennings has never really been my cup of tea but having spent many years here as a kid I've watched…read morethe area transform quite a bit. It's an old town feel with a modern flare. The city has began to invest in more retail operations to accommodate residents; making it much more convenient to get necessaries without having to travel very far. My favorite places use to be the $1 show movie theater and Velvet Freeze ice cream which is still on W.Florissant. Nowadays Jennings is home to: Target Starbucks White Castle Family Dollar Mom & Pop businesses Banking institutions Beauty supplies Auto service shops Entertainment venues Restaurants and more. Take a stroll through the neighborhood. But watch your speed (limits are strictly enforced here).

I use my PO Box for business. But I am disgusted by the behavior of a particular employee named…read moreJennifer. She was so nasty and so rude that I absolutely refuse to utilize this office. The rest of the staff - super sweet. Often, I don't go to the box during business hours so the only staff I've had the pleasure of speaking with are the manager and another gentleman. This lady, however, has an evil spirit about her and I hope she understands that karma has the last laugh. Unprofessional, condescending, and dismissive as if she is better than the next Jenny "off the block". Using her boss as a shield for her disgruntling behavior. Jenny you might be a better fit for Waffle House with that demeanor. Have a bless life - you need it. Maybe one day, if you pray and work harder, your pay will put a smile on your face!

Lov the the staff always very nice , helpful and thoughtful answer all ?? Plus very clean!! So…read morefriendly

A convenient drive thru window to pick up your reserved items makes this an easy stop on a list of…read moreerrands. They have a large collection and if they don't have what you want at this particular branch, you can request it from another branch in the network. I've had a lifelong love of libraries and always like visiting, though I also borrow titles electronically via the Overdrive app. It's super easy to use and download/return materials. I particularly like the audio titles, as they make a long drive seem shorter. You can also book a spot upstairs to hold a private meeting or use a computer. There are a lot of spaces to sit dotting the library to enjoy reading a book or magazine - they have many racks of current editions. It's a very relaxing environment!

The Saint Charles libraries are all awesome. This one is our favorite. The young adult section is…read morelarge enough for my 13 year old to never get bored. Super friendly staff, clean and nice inside. We love supporting our public libraries.

So very happy with Granite City DMV. Definitely not like other DMVs in this state. Always…read morefriendly, helpful people. I was in and out of there in no time on September 1, 2026. Thanks Granite City DMV!

I could not get anyone to answer my question regarding my license. I felt rushed off the phone and…read morespoken to very rudely.