PROS: This is a good, clean library. Paperback exchange…read morelocated in lobby. Cool, free activities such as movie night for kids/families. Regular book sales where you can get great books at super low prices. CONS: With the exception of one person, the staff is so unfriendly. What is up with that?

This review is just for the restrooms. I have to sign my name to check a key out in order to use…read morethe restroom. On the door of the restroom there was a sign about having to check out a key in order to use the restroom and a sign about not bringing bags into the room, bringing a bag in to the restroom may result in loss of library privileges. There was a sign on the inside of the restroom door telling people to flush the toilet the staff are tired of cleaning up messes and if it continues the restroom will be closed. There are signs above the urinal and on the back of the toilet stall door reminding people to flush. This is a public library that these rules and procedures are in. The library in my hometown does not have these kinds of rules and procedures. This is a public library that has a children's section and a young children's section. Do you think a child that needs to go wants to wait for a key? Just considering the restrooms does this sound like family friendly place? That is something only you the reader of this review can decide.

Friendly courteous . Don't have to wait long for book orders. Love extra programs like toddler…read moretimes, book clubs . Even offer yoga weekly. Nice Waterloo amenity!

Occasion: Here for a region gathering, 4 day seminar. This was ...April 2017, I think. If not, it…read morewas March. The rooms: It might look (on the inside) like it could be a musty, dated motel, but in actuality it neither smells that way nor functions that way. It was what I imagine a cabin in the woods would be for city people. Good placement and function of lights and ventilation, even if you have to share with a roommate. Pretty view, no matter where you're placed. Meeting rooms: Slightly better than the rooms in that you're not concerned if your first few inhales will freak you out. We arrived from several states and were about 100, w a good amount having dietary concerns that required some fridge space in the common area. There was enough room for them and those of us deciding to wander a stash of unfinished food. Dining hall: Food was better than fair, some was surprisingly great. Drink selection was wonderful, and so was availability of snacks to those of us who wanted to augment what is served during our first or only time through the service line. Garden/Grounds: BEAUTIFUL. Like Star Trek-Biblical beautiful. I hope that makes sense. When you see it, you'll agree. Or agree after a few episodes of Star Trek too. No bible study is requisite to understand, I think. ...like t.v. beautiful, I guess. Not trying to be snarky. It's a well-tailored, *full* garden! Staff: I can only speak on kitchen staff... The dishwash lady was EXCEPTIONAL. She made all of us feel welcome. The meal line servers were midwest okay, but a bit standoffish to zipped up to some of us. Of the other attendees I spoke to, it felt like 70% of us felt that way. There was one lady who seemed full of animosity, bitterness and dour. It bothered enough of us, that someone spoke to someone, and she gradually felt less and less prickly to see and interact w. That gradual transformation was nice to see.

Easy to get to. peaceful quiet setting close to interstate , but yet secluded and quiet. My wife…read morespent the weekend there for a gals getwaway ans she liked it. She normally is picky about staying overnight anywhere, but she said it was outdated, but nice and clean, her heater in her room was broken, she said it finally kicked on at 6am. The ground were clean and orderly.

Well kept historic home in Waterloo before it was Waterloo!! Showing era correct trappings, fun…read moreplace at holidays. Bonus: Said to be haunted! Maybe a good boo and a history lesson!

Once again another place I discovered on the Waterloo Christmas walk. This was a stage coach stop…read moreback in the day. It was a general store, bar with a dance hall on the top floor. Bits and pieces of Waterloo history all in one building. Street parking but very friendly dosen.

Although the museum was closed the Day I visited (aMonday), I thoroughly enjoyed looking around the…read moresite. Which was first settled in 1792.

This was a great experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative. It was well…read moreworth the lite fee to step back into time.

The tour guide named Faith was awesome! She is very good at her job and explaining everything. She…read moredeserves a raise and a promotion. Very fun to talk to and answers questions effectively and in a way I can understand. Super cool definitely will go again!

Interesting transport or a need of a quick trip across the river makes this a good destination…read more I have only rode without a vehicle for $2, but the experience is so different that my mind enjoys the trip. (As does the kid inside my companions) Standing on the dock waiting for the ferry takes patients, but kids find rocks to throw in the river during the "I am bored moments". (I would set a visible boundary for how close they can get to the river) Watching the tug boat pitch the ferry sideways as it maneuvers from the side is intriguing. The ferry does not take long to unload and be loaded so be ready. The trip is surprisingly quick and breezy then the Mark Twain memory (plus pics) is all that is left. http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/Exhibits/MTP/mississippi.html While they have a $4 rate for the horse & rider, the new adventurers must be motorcycles because for $5 they seem to be really willing to pay the ferry man. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don't_Pay_the_Ferryman

A hidden gem only one hour south of St. Louis. The Historic District of Ste. Genevieve has a large…read morenumber of 18th and 19th century French buildings. The area is pretty charming. There are inviting little shops filled with crafts, antiques, gifts, sweets and wine. Strolling through the streets of this unique community, I saw a variety of restaurants I want to try and wanted to browse the specialty shops and stay in distinguished bed and breakfast inns but my time was limited. Many of these buildings have been meticulously restored over the past 50 years and today Ste. Genevieve boasts the largest and finest collection of French Creole architecture in the US. There are historic tours homes and I would suggest buying these five venues with one ticket. -1806 Jacques Guibourd House -1818 Felix Vallé State Historic Site -Ste. Genevieve Museum -1792 Bauvais- Amoureux House -1804 Bequette-Ribault House You can purchase this Passports at the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center.

So cool to have this amazing piece of history only an hour south of the St. Louis Metro area and…read moreit's free. It's located in the middle of farmland in its own private park. There is plenty of parking and a small picnic area and playground by the lot. Also near the parking lot are two primitive outhouses that are pitch black during the day so you would need to take a flashlight inside and watch out for spiders! It's a bit of a walk on some packed and loose gravel up to the fort. It's fun to explore inside and around the outside of the fort. In the back of the fort there is a contemporary climate-controlled bathroom with changing table and a small museum. Plan about 1 to 2 hours to explore. Please know that the immediate area has no restaurants/gas stations close by.

What a hidden gem! One of the oldest forts in the US, well maintained and free to explore. Great…read moreplace to enjoy the fall colors, bring a picnic or visit the informative museum that is also free on site.