The Katy Trailhead in St. Charles, Missouri is perhaps the largest and most developed along the route. The St. Charles trailhead sits in between the Missouri River and historic old town St. Charles which is full of shops, dining, and one of the first micro breweries in the state. Many folk who travel the trail choose to start or end their journey in St. Charles due to the amount of activities surrounding the town. 
St. Charles Home Rentals
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Mansion 301 on Vrbo
St. Charles Hotels
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson – Located on Historic Main Street, just a short jaunt from the Katy Trail. This hotel is close to all of the action and is highly recommended for trail travelers to rest their heads.
Ameristar Casino – Feeling lucky? Ameristar is located near the St. Charles trail head and features a hotel, restaurants, gaming, and entertainment.
Featured Dining
Bankside Brewpub
A St. Charles favorite for beer lovers. Formerly Trailhead Brewery, Schlafly purchased the business and continues to offer a diverse set of micro brews as well as menu.
Tony’s on Main
Tony’s offers a dish that will please anybody. They have excellent pastas, burgers, and an addicting white chicken nacho dip that will tempt you to visit again and again.