This Mississippi River Town Is One of the Midwest’s Most Charming Getaways—With a Historic Downtown and Fall Festivals

This Mississippi River Town Is One of the Midwest’s Most Charming Getaways—With a Historic Downtown and Fall Festivals

Best of all, it’s just a short drive from St. Louis.An aerial view of Kimmswick, Missouri.Credit: Visit MissouriKey PointsKimmswick is a tiny Mississippi River town with 133 residents and a historic downtown.Visitors can browse historic shops, tour the Anheuser Estate, visit a mastodon site, and attend popular seasonal festivals.Local highlights include cozy cottages, Missouri wine, and the Blue Owl’s famous 10-pound apple pie made with 18 apple…