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Don't Miss These Spots on the Katy Trail

By Riverfront Times Staff

The Katy Trail is truly a gem, and not only if you're a nature buff. From wineries to bike tours to historic monuments and more, there is something for everyone -- and we've rounded up 25 of the many different stops you can make along the way, complete with mile markers. So put down your phone and say goodbye to the couch -- it's time to hit the trail. You can plan your route and see even more Katy Trail attractions at bikekatytrail.com.

The Katy Trail is truly a gem, and not only if you're a nature buff. From wineries to bike tours to historic monuments and more, there is something for everyone -- and we've rounded up 25 of the many different stops you can make along the way, complete with mile markers. So put down your phone and say goodbye to the couch -- it's time to hit the trail.

You can plan your route and see even more Katy Trail attractions at bikekatytrail.com.

October 10, 2016

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The Katy Trail stretches from Machens to Clinton, but you don't have to bike all 237 miles to enjoy plenty of fun along the way. Using the incredibly helpful Katy Trail Planner, we've chosen 25 great stopping points from St. Charles to Steedman, many of them less than a mile off the trail. Click through for details on all the highlights along this 81.6-mile stretch of trail -- and start planning for your adventure now. Photo courtesy of Flickr / N.

Little Hills Winery
Mile Marker 39
501 S Main St.
St Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-9339

So, you want to start things off with some wine? Look no further than Little Hills Winery, where you can enjoy some wine and food (there's even a gluten-free menu). That patio looks pretty great, too, if we do say so ourselves. Photo courtesy of Instagram / littlehillswinery.

First State Capitol of Missouri
Mile Marker 39
200 S Main St
St Charles, MO 63301
(636) 940-3322

All you history buffs out there definitely need to make a stop at the First State Capitol of Missouri -- it's only right. You can take a tour and even get hands-on learning experiences like basket-weaving and butter-churning. Photo courtesy of Instagram / gbauer8946.

Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Center
Mile Marker 39
1050 S Riverside Dr.
St Charles, MO 63301
(636) 947-3199

The Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Center will satisfy a variety of interests. Here you can explore a museum full of everything you've wanted to know about Lewis and Clark and see full-scale replicas of the boats that the duo used on their expedition. You can also explore a nature trail, a wetland marsh and various wildlife on the grounds. Photo courtesy of Instagram / bethylou78.

Lewis and Clark Monument
Mile Marker 39.5
500 S. Riverside Dr.
Saint Charles MO 63301

Get your picture taken with Lewis and Clark -- or at least, a bronze version of them. This 15-foot statue features the pair along with Clark's dog, Seaman. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Mark Goebel.

Katy Depot
Mile Marker 39.5
500 S. Riverside Dr.
Saint Charles MO 63301

Take a step back in history at the Katy Depot, which was originally constructed in 1893. What was once part of the booming railroad business is now home to storybook readings, Santa Claus at Christmas time and various events. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Eric Bueneman.

Foundry Art Centre
Mile Marker 39.5
520 N Main St.
St Charles, MO 63301
(636) 255-0270

The Foundry Art Centre has quite a few bragging rights -- it's home to international exhibitions, touring performances, studio artists and lots of events. If you're looking to connect with the arts in one way or another, this is a great place to go. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Dave Clark.

Trailhead Brewing Company
Mile Marker 40
921 S Riverside Dr.
St Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2739

Who can resist a stop at a local brewery? Try some of Trailhead Brewing Company's beer and fuel up on a menu of pizza, burgers, sandwiches and more before continuing your route along the trail. Photo courtesy of Instagram / toriwey_91.

Thies Farm and Greenhouses
Mile Marker 45.5
3200 Greens Bottom Road
St. Charles, MO 63304
(636) 447 - 2230

Get your dose of farm living at Thies Farm and Greenhouses, where you can pick your own produce and stock up on lots of local fruits and vegetables. October is a particularly big month here, with part of the farm dedicated to "Pumpkinland," with mazes, food and more. Photo courtesy of Instagram / lindacsnr.

Weldon Springs Interpretive Center
Mile Marker 56.7
7295 Hwy 94 S.
Weldon Spring, MO
(636) 300-2600

This is where you can find that ominous hill known as the "Nuclear Waste Adventure Trail." Officially called the Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project Disposal Cell, this man-made mountain holds the 1.48 million cubic yards of asbestos, TNT, PBCs, mercury, radioactive uranium and radium and other rubble from what was once the biggest explosives factory in the U.S., and then a uranium plant for Cold War nuclear bombs. And yep, you can climb it. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Ken seghers.