To know north county is to love north county, that weird and wonderful playground of dive bars, airplanes and a touch more radioactive waste than would be preferred. The characters here are colorful, often going back generations, the historical roots run deep and the vibe is laid-back — and frankly a little bit drunk.
But some things are a little more north county than others. Some things just define this place and serve to ensure it remains one of the more interesting spots to live in the St. Louis metro area. We here at the RFT have studied this matter carefully, with some in our ranks even going so far as to grow up in the region so that our research could be as complete as possible.
Without further ado, we present to you our findings. From Florissant to Overland and all points between, here are the 14 most north county things about north county.