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Chesterfield is a city of about 50,000 people in western St. Louis County, Missouri, about 25 miles west of downtown St. Louis. It stretches from wooded hills down to the Chesterfield Valley, the flat bottomland along the Missouri River that is now home to outlet malls, sports fields and a regional airport.
The city's best-known attraction is Faust Park, which holds Thornhill, the 1819 estate of Frederick Bates, the second governor of Missouri, along with a historic village of relocated 19th-century buildings. The park also has the restored St. Louis Carousel, a hand-carved antique carousel under a glass pavilion, and the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, where thousands of tropical butterflies fly free in a conservatory.
The Chesterfield Amphitheater hosts summer concerts and movies, and the Monarch-Chesterfield Levee Trail follows the river bottoms. Babler State Park, the Missouri wine country and the attractions of St. Louis are all an easy drive away.
A large St. Louis County park with walking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas and open lawns, and home to the Butterfly House, the St. Louis Carousel, the Thornhill estate and a historic village. Parking and park entry are free. Plan half a day to combine several of its attractions.
A glass conservatory run by the Missouri Botanical Garden where thousands of tropical butterflies fly freely among flowering plants, plus exhibits on insects and a native butterfly garden outside. Visit on a warm sunny morning, when the butterflies are most active, and allow about an hour.
A hand-carved Dentzel carousel from the 1920s that once ran at Forest Park Highlands in St. Louis, now restored and housed in a heated glass pavilion in Faust Park. Rides cost little and it runs year-round. It is a favorite with young children and great for photos of the painted horses.
The country home of Frederick Bates, Missouri's second governor, built around 1819 and considered the oldest governor's residence still standing in the state. Guided tours show the restored house, orchard and outbuildings. Tours run on a seasonal schedule from the Faust Park visitor center.
A collection of 19th-century log cabins, a schoolhouse, a doctor's office and other buildings moved to Faust Park from around St. Louis County to show rural life of the time. Costumed volunteers lead special events. You can walk around the village grounds on your own when tours are not running.
An outdoor amphitheater in Chesterfield Central Park that hosts summer concerts, tribute bands, movie nights and community festivals, many of them free. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and arrive early for a good spot. The surrounding park has walking paths and a playground for children.
A long paved and gravel trail that runs on top of the levee protecting the Chesterfield Valley, with wide views of farmland, wetlands and the Missouri River bluffs. It is flat and popular with cyclists, runners and bird watchers. There is little shade, so bring water on summer days.
An open-air outlet center in the Chesterfield Valley with about 90 outlet stores for clothing, shoes, home goods and accessories, plus casual dining. It is next to I-64 and has plenty of free parking. Check the center's website for extra coupons, and go on weekday mornings to avoid crowds.
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