Visit Green Tree Tavern
As the oldest building still standing in Ste. Genevieve, Green Tree Tavern has had a rich history. It has served as a home, a business, and a Masonic Lodge over the years.
20-40 Minutes Year-round Reservation required
National Historical Park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Missouri. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Missouri National Historical Park No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the Big Field).”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
Visit the Bauvais-Amoureux House
Built in 1792, the Bauvais-Amoureux House stands as an architectural gem with a rich past. Here, Pélagie Amoureux, a woman who was formerly enslaved, and her husband Benjamin, a Frenchman, raised their family.
20-40 Minutes Year-round Reservation required
Visit the Jean Baptiste Vallé House
Built in 1794, the Jean Baptiste Vallé House was home to the last Commandant of Ste. Genevieve. Jean Baptiste Vallé oversaw the transition from colonial town to a part of the United States after the Louisiana Purchase.
20-40 Minutes Year-round Reservation required
See all 14 things to do in Ste. Geneviève →
Activities the NPS lists for Ste. Geneviève.
Arts and CultureGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
Advertisement
Operating hours
Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park and the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center is open daily with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Weather: The weather in Ste. Genevieve is typical of a midwestern climate. High heat and humidity, severe thunderstorms, snow and ice, and extreme cold are all possible depending upon the season.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 573-880-7189
- [email protected]
- Address
- Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670
- Coordinates
- 37.9792, -90.0432· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 573-880-7189 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
On Amazon
Popular trail picks
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Fitness & outdoors LifeStraw Personal Water Filter Filter stream water on hikes and backcountry trips. View on Amazon → Fitness & outdoors Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler A large tumbler for road trips between parks. View on Amazon → Shoes New Balance Women’s 237 V1 Sneaker Comfortable everyday sneakers for easy trails and visitor-center walks. View on Amazon → Men’s fashion Hanes Fleece Hooded Sweatshirt A warm layer for chilly park mornings. View on Amazon →
More parks in Missouri
Butterfield Overland National Historic TrailCalifornia National Historic TrailGateway Arch National ParkGeorge Washington Carver National MonumentHarry S Truman National Historic SiteLewis & Clark National Historic TrailOregon National Historic TrailOzark National Scenic RiverwaysPony Express National Historic TrailSanta Fe National Historic TrailTrail Of Tears National Historic TrailUlysses S Grant National Historic SiteAll in Missouri
Advertisement
Nearest other NPS sites
Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/stge/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.