Which STC Shops Match Your Style? Find Out with Our Retail Route Quiz
- STC Business Alliance
- Jul 23
- 2 min read
It's no secret that St. Charles is home to numerous amazing local shops, and that's definitely something to celebrate! We want you to explore all the local retailers in St. Charles so you can see all the incredible shops for yourself, so we've created a brand new Challenge on the FREE Travel St. Charles App to make your next shopping-spree the best it can be. Plus, with completion of the tour, you'll receive a FREE limited edition Shop Small tote bag that not only looks great, but is also eco-friendly!

Step 1: Download the Travel St. Charles App

In order to participate in the Retail Route, you'll first want to make sure that you have the FREE Travel St. Charles App and create an account. You can find the Travel St. Charles App on both the Apple Store and the Google Play Store.
Step 2: Start Shopping

Now that you have the Travel St. Charles App downloaded and you've created an account, it's time to start shopping! Once you walk into a shop, pull up the Travel St. Charles App and open the Retail Route under Challenges. Then click the store that you're at and check-in. Once you've checked-into 3 or more shops, you'll then have reached your goal! Stop by the St. Charles Municipal Building from Monday-Friday from 8am-1pm to grab your limited edition Shop Small tote bag,
Step 3: Deals Galore

But wait - what if we told you that this tote bag was more than your average bag, and that it even unlocks special deals at select stores across town? Well, lucky for you, it does! Make sure to bring your Shop Small tote bag whenever exploring the shops in town, as doing so will allow you to take advantage of some terrific deals.
Explore the Shops
Yes, we know. With 30+ shops to explore, it's tough to decide where to begin your shopping route! In order to help, we've put together a fun, interactive quiz that will recommend which shops along the Retail Route to visit first. Get started below!
Now that you've got your starting point for your shopping spree, it's time to begin! While these stores may be a fantastic place to commence your journey, we recommend exploring all 30+ shops along the route. Grab your friends and make a weekend out of it - you never know what treasures you'll discover!
You've had an exceptional day visiting all the shops, so end the evening on a high note and go listen to some of the many live music performances that take place in this city every week! Click above to get started.