The 1st Street area has seen a tremendous increase in activity recently with the addition of Brix Wine & Cheese, Pizzeria Neo, and McNally’s Irish Pub. These establishments, complemented by other area businesses and the beautiful plaza called “1st Street Place,” have made St. Charles an even better place to visit for dining, entertainment, and shopping.

1st Street Place offers a tranquil setting during the day for those wanting to enjoy a cup of coffee with a friend. The photos below show the plaza during the day.

During the evening, the plaza is abuzz with patrons enjoying the area restaurants or a warm summer evening. You can go to this link to view a time lapse video of the activity at 1st Street Place on the evening of Saturday, August 28th. WARNING: This video is 157MB and could take some time to download for those without a high-speed internet connection.

Check it out!