Welcome To The Neighborhood
J.C. Wyatt House
You needn’t go far to experience a 5-star dining experience. In fact, you just have to walk a few houses down.
The J.C. Wyatt House features elegant, 4 course meals prepared by classically trained New York chefs.
Years ago, Jim and John came to St. Joseph to live in one of our historic homes and they brought with them a lifetime of world-class restaurant experiences.
Eat there once and you’ll be a lifelong customer.
Lodging Opportunities
If you’re visiting for the weekend, Museum Hill has a number of options to help you get some shut eye. We recommend…
Wyeth Tootle Mansion
The Wyeth Tootle Mansion is what many of us consider the crown jewel of the Museum Hill Neighborhood. Built in 1879 by William and Eliza Wyeth, this 43 room mansion was designed to emulate the castles along the Rhine River in Germany. The Wyeth family only lived in the home for approximately 8 years before the home was sold to Kate Tootle. The Tootle family remained in the home until 1947 when it was purchased by William Goetz (owner of Goetz Brewery) to be used as the St. Joseph Museums. With three floors, a tower and more than 40 rooms, it stands today as one of the best examples of St. Joseph’s late 19th century wealth and opulence, featuring stunning woodwork, hand-painted ceilings and imported stained glass. The first floor of the Wyeth Tootle Mansion has been partially restored to its Victorian grandeur. Old photographs of each room help visitors visualize the interior as it was around 1900. Each room’s ceiling is impressively different, from the cherubs that float above the Louis XVI parlor to the dark rich colors that cover the Moorish room. Ornate parquet floors and walnut woodwork change from room to room. The upper stories contain museum exhibits.
Our Neighborhood Gardens
Our community takes pride in beautifying our properties and making the neighborhood a colorful place. While you’re here, take a walk around and admire some of pristine gardens from our Master Gardeners.
Explore Downtown St. Joseph
Downtown St. Joseph
Love to eat? We love to cook! Check out Pizza Tascio for an authentic New York slice or sample some cajun cuisine at Boudreaux’s Louisiana Seafood and Steaks.
If it’s Thirsty Thursday (or any other day of the week), we recommend grabbing a cup of Joe at Mokaska Coffee House or a craft beer from River Bluff Brewing. St. Joe also knows a thing or two about signature cocktails - check out The Den or the brand new Parkway Distillery!
Entertainment? How about taking in a live performance at a historic theatre or a fire dancing event at our downtown green space. Check out our downtown sculpture walk or throw an axe at The Axe Factor. We’re just scratching the surface here.
Stay For A Lifetime
St. Joseph is a wonderful place with a lot to offer. Our rich architecture and history is just scratching the surface of what makes our community unique. We have 26+ miles of scenic paved parkway, a state-of-the-art mountain biking and hiking park, art and history museums, mouth watering local cuisine, and some of the most welcoming people you’ve ever met.
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Wonderful Museums
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World Class Mountain Bike Trails
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Nationally Acclaimed Parkway
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Peaceful Riverwalk
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Modern Amenities
Ready to move here?
That’s great! We’d love to get some more information to you about this wonderful city called St. Joseph. Fill out the form and someone from our association will get in touch with some additional details about the city and our neighborhood.
