Things To Do

The rose gardens are open daily to visitors year round. Through many generations, and different families, the rose gardens have been cultivated extensively into what they are today. It is a perfect place to go when you need to stop and smell the roses.

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. Grounds are open dawn to dusk. Attend a ranger-led tour to visit the inside of this historic structure.

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.

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. Attend a ranger-led tour to learn more about the remarkable lives of those who called this place home.

Learning Wellness Challenge: A home is more than the material of which it is made. Learn the story of one individual who lived at the Bauvais-Amoureux House.

Learning Wellness Challenge: Learn about an unusual style of architecture and the many people who called these houses home.

Physical Wellness Challenge: Take a stretch break.

Physical Wellness Challenge: Roll along the river following the Levee Trail.

Physical Wellness Challenge: Craft your own tour by visiting local businesses and landmarks in the Historic District.

Mental Wellness Challenge: Get creative, get inspired.

Mental Wellness Challenge: Take a moment to check in with yourself and your surroundings.

Mental Wellness Challenge: Reflect on the past and the idea of legacy.

Learning Wellness Challenge: What do you want to know more about? Ask a park ranger about what you are most interested in!