Wentzville, Missouri
Population: 6,896
Located in St. Charles County
Wentzville is one of the fastest growing communities in St. Charles County, and St. Charles County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Although this growth is welcomed, the community continues to maintain the friendly atmosphere of a small town. Wentzville successfully blends its beautiful natural surroundings with unique shopping, popular restaurants, business and professional buildings, and modern technology. The community is located approximately 35 miles west of St. Louis. Freeway access is available minutes from anywhere in Wentzville. The east/west Interstate 70 connects to the north/south Highway 40/61 - thus the slogan, "The Crossroads of the Nation." The St. Louis International Airport is about 30 miles East, and the Spirit of St. Louis Airport, servicing private aircraft, is about 20 miles away. Many companies, large and small, have made Wentzville their home. Primary industries include automotive, printing, gear manufacturing, communications, with major employers such as General Motors and Verizon. Other major companies are moving into the area, such as MasterCard Headquarters and MCI WorldCom. Rotary Park is home to the St. Charles County Fair, the Greater St. Louis Renaissance Fair and the summer concert series. Twice a year, the city has a Nostalgic Drag Race and Rod Run where vintage automobiles drive through town on Friday evening and then race each other at the Mid America Raceways. During the winter holidays, we have a drive through light display, Holiday Night Lights. St. Louis Symphony and theaters are only forty minutes away. Historic St. Charles is fifteen minutes away with cobblestone streets, shops and restaurants. The Wentzville Flea Market, one of the largest in the state, attracts people from throughout Missouri and our neighboring states. Wentzville students receive an exemplary, comprehensive education. In addition to public schools, Wentzville is home to several parochial schools, Immanuel Lutheran, Maranatha and St Patrick's. Lindenwood University has a branch in Wentzville focusing on the educational needs of western St. Charles County, Warren County and Lincoln County. Our community is full of fun things to do! There is a Tri-County YMCA, a number of parks, a raceway, an ice rink and two eighteen hole public golf courses in Wentzville. The Wentzville Progress Park has a swimming pool with water slide, gymnasium, work out area, playground and ball field. This park is also home to the annual Fourth of July celebration with one of the best fireworks displays in the County. Residents are just forty minutes from major sporting events in downtown St. Louis. Nearby O'Fallon is home to the River City Rascals, a semi-pro baseball team. St. Charles is home to the St. Charles Family Center that hosts the St. Louis Renegades (football), the St. Louis Swarm (basketball), and the St. Louis River Otters (hockey). The Ameristar Casino on the Missouri River is also located in St. Charles. The Americas Exposition Park in nearby Lake St. Louis provides equestrian shows throughout the year. The Wentzville Parks Department offers a wide and varied slate of recreation programs including classes and both competitive and individual sports for all ages, plus fun-filled summer activities for children. Wentzville has over forty-three community developments underway with approximately 6,000 lots available for newcomers. Wentzville is now home to 8,000+ residents and is growing quickly. Neighborhoods reflect homeowners' pride of ownership in a wide range of housing options, from custom 4,000-sq.ft. estate homes and beautiful, well-preserved historic cottages to newer subdivisions and town homes and apartment complexes. New residential homes range in price from $90,000 to more than $500,000. There are also eight apartment complexes with three of these for senior citizens. This little piece of real estate has been tucked away, almost unknown for a long time, but it looks like the "secret" is out, and Wentzville is growing both in numbers and popularity! Come and see what Wentzville can offer for your family.
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