The Cabbage Roll: Saint Joseph’s Authentic German Restaurant
Written by: Leyton Furlong If you’ve ever wanted to try authentic German food but don’t have the budget to travel, this article’s for you! Located on the corner of Lafayette and 27th, the Cabbage Roll has been a staple of St. Joseph’s cuisine for over 37 years. Old-World Charm From the First Step Right […]
The Hallows: Saint Joseph’s magical Harry Potter-themed weekend getaway
Written by: Leyton Furlong Located on 619 S 13th Street, the Hallows feels more like Hogwarts than your typical Airbnb. Since 2021, the Hallows has provided Harry Potter fans and history buffs alike with an unforgettable weekend experience. Every room and every hallway has been carefully remodeled to provide guests with a magical experience. […]
St. Joe Harley-Davidson: Saint Joseph’s historic motorcycle superstore
Written by: Leyton Furlong Few things are more American than the tradition of enjoying the wide open road (especially when it comes to motorcycles). For nearly 60 years, the St. Joe Harley-Davidson branch has made it its mission to preserve this tradition on a local level. Located at 4020 US-169, Harley-Davidson provides a wide […]
Pony Express National Museum: Saint Joseph’s world-famous Wild-West museum
Written by: Leyton Furlong The Pony Express Museum is one of St. Joseph’s most treasured attractions and draws in visitors from all over the world. Located at 914 Penn Street, the museum is in the restored, original 1858 stables used by the Pony Express’s eastern terminus. It offers people of all ages an opportunity […]
Pronto Cafe: Saint Joseph’s modern cafe with an unexpected pioneer twist
Written by: Leyton Furlong Most people visit St. Joseph to see the historic architecture and visit the museums about wild west legends like the Pony Express and Jesse James. Others stop by just to grab a quick bite while on the road. Fortunately, Pronto Cafe is tailored to both. Located at 2501 Frederick Ave, […]
Hoof and Horn Steakhouse: Saint Joseph’s vintage frontier Saloon
Written by: Leyton Furlong St. Joseph has a long-standing reputation as a frontier town with a distinctive Wild West character. Today, very few places from that magical time period survive to this day. Hoof and Horn Steakhouse, located at 429 Illinois Avenue, is one of the few lucky Wild West enterprises to survive into […]
Mount Olivet Cemetery: Saint Joseph’s porcelain portrait cemetery
Written by: Leyton Furlong Just off of historic Lover’s Lane in the North End of town is one of St. Joseph’s largest historic cemeteries. Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery is a beautiful cemetery set atop rolling hills, with a Gothic chapel at the top of the main hill. Although not nearly as famous as Mount […]
Mount Mora Cemetery: Saint Joseph’s beautiful historic necropolis
Written by: Leyton Furlong Every town has that one historic cemetery everyone grows up hearing stories about. In Saint Joseph’s case, we have too many to choose from. But by far our most famous historic cemetery is Mount Mora. Located on 824 Mount Mora Road, Mount Mora is the final resting place for some […]
Jack’s Animatronic Warehouse: Saint Joseph’s reanimated animatronic band
Written by: Leyton Furlong On a back road south of town, you’ll stumble upon a large black and red barndominium. Although a common sight in this part of the country, the contents of the building are anything but common. Jack’s Animatronic Warehouse holds one of the last surviving, fully functional Rockafire Explosion animatronic bands […]
Boudreaux’s: Saint Joseph’s renowned Cajun cuisine
Written by: Leyton Furlong If you are looking for good Cajun food or are in the mood for fried alligator, you may not need to go down to Louisiana to do so. Located at 123 South 6th St, Boudreaux’s is something of a fan favorite in St. Joseph. From 2001 to today Boudreaux’s […]