The City of Waterloo (Not to be confused with the famous Napoleonic battle) offers small-town ambiance—located in the heart of Monroe County, Illinois—with access to metropolitan amenities, being just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Waterloo offers its visitors a great deal of beauty and historic charm, such as the Bellefontaine House and Peterstown House, both historical houses within the region. Three museums, such as the History Museum of Monroe County which offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience displays and changing exhibits, are also available to visit and learn about the region.
Waterloo also offers many unique restaurants and boutiques, three golf courses, beautiful parks with exciting outdoor recreation, exceptional festivals and events, a weekly farmers’ market and many other activities great for all ages and lifestyles!
Be sure to visit the city website to find out when the numerous events and festivals are planned so your trip along the trail is as amazing as you want it to be.
Bellefontaine House, Waterloo, IL, USA
Distance: 0.62 mi (straight line)
724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, Monroe County, Illinois, USA
Distance: 0.70 mi (straight line)
Salt Lick Point and Water Reserve Trailhead, South Meyer Avenue, Valmeyer, IL, USA
Distance: 7.44 mi (straight line)
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Cliff Cave County Park, Cliff Cave Road, St. Louis, MO, USA
Distance: 11.52 mi (straight line)
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Mastodon State Historic Site, Charles J Becker Drive, Imperial, MO, USA
Distance: 13.08 mi (straight line)
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Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Sheridan Road, St. Louis, MO, USA
Distance: 13.67 mi (straight line)
2236 Michigan Ave, Arnold, MO 63010, USA
Distance: 14.24 mi (straight line)
Martin-Boismenue House State Historic Site, 1st Street, East Carondelet, IL, USA
Distance: 14.83 mi (straight line)
7726 Virginia Ave, St. Louis, MO 63111, USA
Distance: 15.92 mi (straight line)
Holy Family Log Church, Church Street, Cahokia Heights, IL, USA
Distance: 16.32 mi (straight line)
Cahokia Courthouse, Elm Street, Cahokia, IL, USA
Distance: 16.40 mi (straight line)
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Fort de Chartres State Historic Site, State Route 155, Prairie du Rocher, IL, USA
Distance: 17.15 mi (straight line)
211 Market St, Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277, USA
Distance: 17.49 mi (straight line)
2843 Cherokee St, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA
Distance: 18.38 mi (straight line)
7385 Grant Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123, USA
Distance: 18.49 mi (straight line)
2000 Sidney Street, St. Louis, MO, USA
Distance: 18.85 mi (straight line)
2501 S Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA
Distance: 19.09 mi (straight line)
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