St. Charles is a charming historic city located on the Missouri River and home to over 65,000 residents. It offers the comfort and convenience of a small town, with brick paved streets, antique gaslights perched outside of local shops and scenic horse-drawn carriage rides. While St. Charles prides itself on its treasured river heritage, it is also home to popular entertainment venues such as the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, Ameristar Casino, Resort & Spa, St. Charles Convention Center, and The Family Arena. Additionally, thousands of people are drawn to St. Charles each year for local festivals, such as The Festival of the Little Hills and Lewis & Clark Heritage Days, which provide local entertainment while sustaining its unique history.