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St.
Louis Attractions
Named one
of the 10 safest, culturally most fascinating cities in the
US, by TravelSmart consumer newsletter,
St. Louis features an abundance of diverse cultural and tourism
activities.
Nearby downtown
attractions include Laclede's Landing historic
entertainment district; riverboat gaming/casinos;
Anheuser-Busch Brewery and world headquarters;
and Forest Park, which features the St.
Louis Art Museum, Missouri
History Museum, Science Center, Muny Outdoor Theater,
and the nationally-ranked St.
Louis Zoo.
All nearby attractions
are easily accessible by Metro Link, St. Louis' convenient
light rail metro system.
A brief description
of the many exciting and fun attractions are included below.
Whenever possible, each listing has a link to the attraction
for full details and information.
And then there are
restaurants ... (coming soon)
Top
10 Attractions
Anheuser-Busch
Brewery Tours
Tour the world's
largest brewery. Experience how fresh beer is brewed.
See first-hand the all-natural brewing process and marvel
at the state-of-the art facilities, brewhouses, cellars, packaging
plants, clydesdale paddock, and stable, and many visitors'
favorite stop - the Hospitality Room- to enjoy a complimentary
tasting of the finest beers and a moment to browse through
the gift shops. The Clydesdale houses became part of
the company's history in 1933, to mark production of the brewery's
first bottle of post-Prohibition beer.
Address: S. 12th
St. & Lynch St.
Distance from downtown:
3 miles or 5 minutes
Admission: Free
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun. 11:30am-5pm
Brewery Tour information:
314-577-2333
Anheuser-Busch
brewery tours
Cathedral
Basilica of Saint Louis
Known
locally as the New Cathedral, as opposed to the Old Cathedral
on the riverfront. Archbishop John Glennon began the
building of the Cathedral in 1907. Its unique design
combines architecture of Romanesque style on the exterior
with a wondrous Byzantine-style interior. The cathedral
is the home of the largest mosaic collection in the world.
Address:
4431 Lindell Boulevard
Distance
from downtown: 5 miles or 10 minutes
Admission:
Free
Hours
of Operation: Mon-Fri 7am-5pm; tours Mon-Fri 10am-3pm
314-533-2824
Cathedral
Basilica of St. Louis
City
Museum
Experience a magical world forged
of recycled, recovered, and reshaped treasures. Possibly
the coolest museum every. In addition to housing some
of the most captivating interactive art, City Museum unleashed
the fascinated, childlike spirit stored within every explorer
who passes through its doors. This is a place you've
only imagined in dreams. Visitor favorites include a
giant Mississippi River Bobolink aquarium and a multi-level
forest with lots of crawl space.
Address: 701 N.
15th St.
Distance from downtown:
in downtown
Admission: $12 per
person
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm; Fri 9am-1am; Sat 10am-1am; Sun 11am-5pm
314-231-2489
City
Museum
Forest
Park
In 1904, the St.
Louis World's Fair drew more than 20 million visitors from
around the world to Forest Park Today it attracts more
than 12 million visitors a year and is the home to the region's
major cultural institutions - the zoo, art museum, history
museum, science center, and the Muny Opera.
Distance from Downtown:
7 miles or 12 minutes
Admission: Free
Forest
Park this link also contains internal
links to the jewel
box, skating
rink, boathouse,
golf
course, tennis
center, turtle
playground, zoo, historical
society, art
museum, science center,
and The Muny.
The
Gateway Arch and Riverfront
St. Louis is famous
for the "Gateway Arch," a stainless steel structure
that towers over 60 stories tall, and was completed in 1968.
It is the nation's tallest national monument, and with a tour
to the top you'll get a stunning glimpse of the St. Louis
region from a dizzying height of 630 feet. Next visit
the Museum of Westward Expansion where you can view a rare
Indian Peace Medals and weapons of survival, an actual teepee
and Sioux war bonnet, and walk through time with Louis and
Clark. Also known as Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
grounds
Address: 11
N. 4th St.
Distance from downtown:
in down tone, near the Mississippi River
Gateway
Arch
The
Historic Samuel Cupples House
An elaborate interior
of carved wood and stained glass, the Cupples House is the
home of the Eleanor Turshin Glass Collection, a collection
that features one of the country's most representative collections
of Art Nouveau and Art Deco glass. The collection highlights
the works of Steuben Glassworks designer Frederick Carder,
as well as significant pieces from the su5tio of Louis Comfo4et
Tiffany. American glassmakers featured include Sandwich,
Mount, Washington, Imperial, and Nash, and European glass-makers
including Lalique, Galle, and Mose.
Address: 3673 West
Pine Mall on the campus of Saint Louis University
Distance from downtown:
5 miles or 10 minutes
Admission: $5 per
person
Hours of Operation:
Tues-Sat 11am-4pm; Mon by appointment only
Cupples
House
Laclede's
Landing
Laclede's Landing,
a nine-block industrial area that once housed companies producing
coffee, leather goods, mattresses, tobacco, whiskey, candy,
and machinery for the barges, now features some of the most
unique restaurants and sidewalk cafes in St. Louis.
Experience the charm of cobblestone streets and century old
brick and cast iron facade buildings while browsing
through specialty gift shops.
Address: 720
N. 3rd St.
Distance from downtown:
< 0.5 miles or 2 minutes
Admission: Free
Laclede's
Landing
Missouri
Botanical Gardens
The 79-acre Missouri
Botanical Gardens, rated on of the three best in the country,
contains a formal English garden, traditional Japanese garden
Margaret Blanke-Grigg Chinese garden, the Flower Trial Garden,
greenhous3es, and extensive landscaping. The garden
also features the Climatron complex, water lily reflection
ponds, and the William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening.
Enjoy a sense of being in a jungle while making your way to
orchids, passion flowers, hibiscus flowers, cycads, and a
number of endangered species. In 1976, the Botanical
Gardens dome was named one of the 100 most significant architectural
achievements in US History.
Address: 4344
Shaw Boulevard
Distance from downtown:
5 miles or 8 minutes
Admission: $7 per
person
Hours of Operation:
Daily 9am-5pm (except Dec. 25);Wednesdays, Memorial Day to
Labor Day, open till 9pm
Missouri
Botanical Gardens
The Butterfly House,
located at 15193 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, is also part of
MO Botanical Garden. 314-530-0076 www.butterflyhouse.org
St.
Louis Art Museum
The
St. Louis Art Museum is on of the leading art museums with
more than 100 galleries. The building was designed by
famed architect Cass Gilbert as the Palace of Fine Arts for
the 1904 World's Fair in Forest Park. Standing atop
Art Hill, it is the "crown jewel" of the 1370-acre
park. The Museum's collections feature more than 30,000
art treasures from ancient times to the present.
Address:
1 Fine Arts Drive
Distance
from downtown: 7 miles or 11 minutes
Admission:
Free, with the exception of some special exhibits
Hours
of Operation: closed Mon; Tues-Sun 10am-5pm; Fri 10am-9pm
St.
Louis Art Museum
St.
Louis Science Center
The
St. Louis Science Center is located just south of Forest Park.
The facility is connected to the James S. McDonnell Planetarium
in Forest Park via a enclosed walkway across Highway 40/I-64.
Visitors can enjoy numerous interactive exhibits and educational
programs in a space station environment. Featuring an
OMNIMAX cinema.
Address:
5050 Oakland Ave.
Distance
from downtown: 5 miles or 8 minutes
Admission:
Free
St.
Louis Science Center OMNIMAX Cinema
and...
Our
top 5 area malls:
Plaza Frontenac
at Lindbergh Boulevard and Clayton Road, 314-432-0604.
St. Louis
Galleria at Clayton Road and Brentwood Boulevard,
314-863-6633.
St. Louis
Mills in North County at 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd,
314-227-5900.
Westfield
Shoppingtown Chesterfield in west county at Clarkson
Road/Hwy. 340 at I-64/40, 636-543-0777.
Westfield
Shoppingtown West County at Manchester Road &
I-270, 314-227-2020.
Our
4 area casinos:
Admiral Riverboat/President
Casino, once a local favorite excursion riverboat,
now docked on the Mississippi River at Laclede's Landing near
the Gateway Arch, 314-622-1111, www. presidentcasino.com /st
louis
Ameristar
Casino, take I-70 West to S. Fifth St. exit, follow
signs, 636-949-7777, www.ameristarcasinos.com
Casino Queen
Hotel and Casino, from MO, cross the Poplar St. Bridge
(I-64/40) and take
far right lane on bridge to the 4th St. exit. Turn left
on River Park Dr., 1-800-777-0777, www.casinoqueen.com
Harrah's Casino,
take I-70 West to Earth City Exp wy South, right on Casino
Center Drive, 314-770-8100, www.harrahs.com/our
casinos/st
Our
top 3 Sports Teams:
St. Louis
Cardinals Baseball, 8th and Clark, downtown, 314-345-9000,
stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/
St. Louis
Rams Football, 901 N. Broadway/Edward Jones Dome,
downtown, 314-241-1888, www.stlouisrams.com
St. Louis
Blues Hockey, 1401 Clark Avenue/Scott Trade
Center, downtown, 314- 622-2500, www.stlouisblues.com
Our
6 top theaters
The Fabulous
Fox, opened in 1929 as one of the crown jewels in
William Fox's motion picture empire, has giant four-manual
Wurlitzer organ, located at 531 North Grand
Boulevard in Grand Center, 6 shows broadway series, 314-535-1700,
www.fabulousfox.com
The Muny
- grand 11,000 seat outdoor musical theater in Forest Park
- time-honored St. Louis summertime tradition, Forest Park,
closest park entrance is Hampton Ave, follow signs, 314-361-1900,
www.muny.org/
New Line Theatre performs
contemporary, provocative musicals in the Art Loft Theatre,
1529 Washington, downtown in the Loft District, 314-773-6526,
www.geocities.com/Nellie/
The Repertory
Theatre of St. Louis, 3 venues, 3 seasons: Main
stage, Studio, and Off-Ramp, on the Webster University campus
in Webster Groves 130 Edgar Road, 314-968-4925, www.repstl.org
St. Louis
Shakespeare at Grandel Theatre at corner of Grand
Ave. and Grandel Square in Grand Center, across from Powell
Hall. Call 314-534-1111, www.metrotrix.com
for schedule, tickets.
Stages
- summer stock company doing 3 musicals a year in Kirkwood
314-821-2407, www.stagesstlouis.org
Our
top Art Museums & Institutional Galleries
Contemporary
Art Museum St. Louis,
3750 Washington Blvd. at Spring Ave., in Grand Center, 314-535-4660,
www.contemporarystl.org
Laumeier
Sculpture Park and Museum, outdoor 98-acre facility,
12580 Rott Road, off Lindbergh Blvd., 314-821-1209, www.laumeier.org
Museum
of Contemporary Religious Art (MOCRA), one of the
city's unheralded treasures, an interfaith contemporary art
housed in a former chapel, on the campus of St. Louis University,
near Spring & Lindell Blvd., just west lf the clock tower,
314-997-7170, mocra.slu.edu/
Pulitzer
Foundation for the Arts, modern and contemporary
work, 3716 Washington Blvd., in Grand Center, 314-574-1848,
www.pulitzerarts.org
Saint
Louis Museum of Art, 3663 Lindell Blvd. west of Grand
Ave., 314-977-3399, sluma.slu.edu
The
Sheldon Art Galleries, 3648 Washington Ave. in Grand
Center, next to the Pulitzer Foundation, 314-533-9900, www.shelodonconcerthall.org
Mildred
Lane Kemper Art Museum on the campus of Washington
University in St. Louis. The Museum contains strong holdings
of 19th-, 20th-, and 21st-century work. The collection also
includes some Egyptian and Greek antiquities, Old Master prints,
and the Wulfing Collection of approximately 14,000 ancient
Greek, Roman, and Byzantine coins.
Skinker & Forsyth
Boulevards, St. Louis, MO 63130, 314-935-4523,WWW@wustl.edu
And finally, a St. Louis Institution - Ted
Drewes!
Lastly, sample a
Route 66 institution, Ted Drewes, serving
up world famous frozen custard since
1929. A young Ted Drewes created the "concrete,"
a super-rich vanilla frozen custard blended with delectable
from hot fudge to peanut-butter cookies to a slice of peach
pie. The result is so thick that when the cup is turned
upside down, nothing spills out. 6726 Chippewa, 1 block
east of Jamieson. Open February - December, 314-481-2652,
teddrewes.com
plus
55 Favorite other things in and near St. Louis
in
alphabetical order
1.
Alton, IL: founded by Colonel Rufus Easton in 1818,
to the east, sits among the bluffs in Illinois, near the confluence
of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. Shop antique
and s0poecialty stores, watch the bald eagles, and eat a a
variety of restaurants, including Fast Eddie's, home to the
"world's coldest beers & 99-cent hamburgers, jumbo
shrimp for 29 cents, and other outrageously inexpensive fare.
1530 E. 4th St. 619-462-5532. Alton also has two
wineries and the Alton Belle Riverboat Casino.
2.
Antique Row on Cherokee Street: Browse through
>45 shops featuring pieces from fine antiques to funky
collectibles. The 6-block area is a National Historic
District.
3.
Bellefountaine Cemetery: Grave sites of explorer
William Clark, Thomas Hart Benton, James Eads, Adolphus Busch,
poet Sara Teasdale, the Wainwright tome and many other architecturally
significant mausoleums and monuments. Maps and self-guided
tours are available at the cemet3ry office. 4947 W.
4.
Big Foot 4x4, Inc. Home of the original monster truck.
World's largest collection of memorabilia tracing
the 20+ year history of the BIGFOOT phenomenon. 6311
N. Lindbergh Blvd, 314-731-2822, www.bigfoot4x4.com
5. General
Daniel Bissell House: built by the commanding
officer of the first American military post west of the Mississippi.
Open Wednesday-Sunday Noon - 5 p.m., last tour at 4 p.m.,
10225 Bellefontaine Rd., 314-868-0973.
6.
Bissinger's French Confection: No better
hand-dipped and hand-decorated chocolates than those from
this 72-year-old local tradition. Also available at
the cinemas at the Chase Park Plaza, St. Louis Galleria, and
Ritz-Carlton. Ounce for ounce, Bissinger's chocolates
cost less than Whopper malt balls at these theaters!
7.
Black World History Museum: has an impressive collection
of life-size wax figures of famous African Americans, including
Josephine Baker, George Washington Carver, Dred and Harriet
Scott, and noted St. Lois jazz artist Clark Terry. The
museum includes a recreated slave ship and traveling exhibits.
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 2505 St. Louis Ave.,
314-241-7057. Nearby you can tour the home of rag-time
king Scott Joplin.
8. Daniel Boone Home
& Boone field Village: Missouri frontier
village, centered on Daniel Boone's 1810 home, includes a
one-room school, church, general store, grist mill, pottery,
carpenter's and dressmaker's shops, farmstead, homes and more.
1868 Highway F, Defiance, MO, 636-798-2005.
9.
Build-A-Bear Workshop: A "St. Louis"
good place to literally make a best friend. Brainchild
of St. Louisian Maxine Clark. "Adoptive parents"
create and name their own bears, koalas, etc. St. Louis
Galleria, 314-725-8282.
10.
Cahokia Mounds: A prominent archaeological
site, encompassing 2200 acres located near I-70/64East a few
miles west of Collinsville, IL. The city of Cahokia
was inhabited from 700 AD to the year 1400 by a subtribe or
the Illini called the Cahokia Indians. 618-34I6-5160.
11.
Calvary Cemetery: Grave sites of playwright
Tennessee Williams, General William Tecumseh Sherman, Dred
Scott. Many architecturally significant tombs and memorials.
Historic tour guides available at the office. 5239 W.
Florissant Ave, St. Louis. 314-381-1313.
12.
Cardinals Hall of Fame: Trace the Cardinal
baseball team's history. New exhibits include an expanded
display on hall of famer Ozzie "The Wizard" Smith.
For the same admission fee see the International Bowling
museum. 111 Stadium Plaza, 314-231-6340.
13.
James "Cool Papa" Bell Memorial:
Memorial to the baseball Hall of Famer who played in the Negro
National Baseball League from 1922 to 1950. St. Peters
Cemetery, 2101 Lucas & Hunt Rd.
14.
Crown Candy Kitchen: Opened in 1913 by the
Karandzieff family, Crown Candy is synonymous with scrumptious
homemade ice cream and candy. A 3rd generation of the
family now makes nougats, peanut brittle, and heavenly hash.
Food available, too. 1401 St,. Lois Ave, near downtown.
314-621-9650.
15.
Eads Bridge: completed in 1874, this bridge
across the Mississippi heralded a new day for the Iron Horse
as the first bridge to carry the railroad across the Mississippi
River.
16.
Eckert's Country Store & Farms: Feel "berry:
happy as you handpick peaches, strawberries, blackberries,
apples, and pumpkins. Operated by 5th-generation Eckert
family members with 3 Illinois locations: Belleville
- 618-233-0513, Graffton - 618786-3445, and Millstadt - 618-476-3260.
17.
Elephant Rocks State Park: The name comes from
giant Missouri red-granite rocks that stand end to end like
a parade of circus elephants. On particularly humongous
boulder, dubbed Dumbo, we3itht 680 tons. Pilot Knob,
MO, 800-334-4966.
18.
Elvis is Alive Museum: Dedicated to the belief
that Elvis is alive, or if he's not, he deserves a shrine.
The museum is a must for those who idolize the king.
Wright City, MO, 636-745-3145.
19.
The Fabulous Fox: Originally opened by William
Fox in 1929 as a movie house. Opulently decorated, predating
Radio City Music Hall was restored and reopened in 1982.
Year-found shows and performers. 527 N. Grand in Midtown
St. Louis, 314-534-1111.
20.
Faust Park: Leading attraction is the Sophie
M. Sachs Butterfly House and Education Center. Visitors
stroll amid 60 species of butterflies. Also in the park:
a historic village, the St. Louis Carousel, a permanent antique
functioning carousel. 15185 Olive Boulevard, Chesterfield,
63-532-7298.
21. Eugene Field House
and St. Louis Toy Museum: Childhood home of
Eugene Field, the "children's poet" and Roswell
Field, lawyer for Dred Scott. large collection of toys on
display all year. Open Wednesday - Sunday. 634
S. Broadway, downtown St. Louis, 314-421-4689.
22.
First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site:
State Capitol from 1821-1826. Fully restored legislative
chambers and interpretive center. 200-216 South Main
St,. St,. Charles, NI 636-940-3322, www.dnr.state.mo.us
23.
Frank Lloyd Wright House in Elsworth Park:
Eventually opening to the public after reconsideration.
Set among grassy fields on 10. acres in Kirkwood's Sugar Creek
area. Plans include guided tours by appointment for
a nominal fee. 314-822-8359.
24.
Gateway International Raceway: The site of
events held by NASCAR, NHRA, IRI, and other organizations.,
Hosts the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Sears craftsman NHRA
Nationals, Gateway Busch 250, and Gateway Indy 250, to name
a few. 700 Raceway Boulevard, I-74/64E to Madison, IL
62060, 681-482-2400.
25.
Grant's Farm: Once farmed by Ulysses S. Grant,
who went on to become the 18th President of the United States,
the 281-acre wildlife preserve and historical property is
the site of the ancestral Bush family of Anheuser-Busch fame.
A portion of the grounds are open to the public to see the
world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales horses, visit Tier Garten,
and feed the animals. 10501 Gravois Road, 314-843-1700.
26.
Hank's Cheesecakes: Serves and sells some three
dozen flavors, including white-chocolate raspberry, double
chocolate, and key lime. Serves coffee and has a few
tables and chairs, but mostly a carryout business.
27.
Hidden Valley Golf and Ski Resort: Believe
it or not, you can downhill snowboard and ski near St. Louis.
Three beginner and 5 intermediate slopes. Ski school
and snowboard lessons. 17409 Hidden alley Drive, Wildwood,
MO 636-938-5373.
28.
The Hill: The childhood home of baseball legend
Yogi Berra, of New York Yankees fame, and also of Joe Garagiola,
better known for his tenure with NBC-TV's "Today"
show than with the St. Louis Cardinals, The Hill in southwest
St. Louis is acclaimed for all things Italian. The Hill
includes grocery stores and restaurants. O'Connell's
Pub, definitely NOT Italian, near near The Hill is famous
for its hamburgers. Begins at Shaw & Kingshighway.
29.
Holocaust Museum & Learning Center: Photographs,
artifacts, and audio-visual displays. Resource library
and Oral History Archives. 12 Millstone Campus Dr. St.
Louis, 314-432-002-, ext. 3711.
30.
International Bowling Hall of Fame: 5,000 years
of bowling history. With admission, combined with Cardinals
Hall of fame, you can bowl 4 free frames. The Bowling
Pin Car, assembled on a 1934 Studebaker chassis and topped
by a sheet-metal bowling pin is so gigantic, the museum had
to be built around it. 111 Stadium Plaza downtown, 314-231-6340.
31.
Scott Jopli9n House state historic site: Restored
post-Civil War structure, once the home of the famous ragtime
composer. Tours daily on the hour, 2658 Delmar Blvd.,
St. Louis, 314-349-5790, www.mostateparks.com
32.
Katy Trail: Once the Missouri-Kansas-Texas
railroad (nicknamed Katy), it is now a scenic trail opened
to bikers, hikers, and artists. The railroad ceased
runn9ing between Sedalia and St. Charles in 1986.
33.
Laumeier Sculpture Park & Museum: One of
the major sculpture parks in the US. Open daily to 1/2
hour pst sunset. 12580n Rott Road at Geyer Rd., 314-862-1209,
www.laumeier.org
33. Left
Bank Books: A rarity in a world of conglomerates,
Left Bank is the ONLY full-service, independent bookstore
in St. Louis. 399 N. Euclid in the Central West End,
314-567-6731.
34.
Lemp Mansion: The socially elite Lemp family,
of one-time brewery fame, endured its share of suicides and
court battles. As a result, believers say, the family
mansion is now haunted by family ghosts. Decide for yourself
as you dine or spend the night at the mansion's bed-and-breakfast.
3322 DeMenil Place, 314-664-8024.
35.
Lewis & Clark Center: Interprets the expedition
through excellent exhibits, literature, and educational programs.
open daily 701 Riverside Dr. St. Charles, MO. 636-947-3199,
www.lewisandclarkcenter.org
36.
The Loop: a University City neighborhood that
has always been known for great music and nightlife.
Now the lively area is even better with the addition of The
Pageant, a concert club, which opened with an appearance by
St. Louisian Ch8uckn Berry. Ad diverse selection of
contemporary acts play through the hear.
37.
Magic House: St. Louis Children's Museum: At
this great place for hands-on fun and learning, new exhibits
include the Face Blender, Gear Wall and Fitness Safari.
516 S. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122, 314-822-8900.
38.
Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing: A historical
marker on the Riverfront Trail noting the first Underground
Railroad site in Missouri. Fugitive slaves once used
this site, named for an African-American St. Louis abolitionist,
to escape to the free state of Illinois prior to the Civil
War. On the Riverfront Trail, 314-416-9930.
39.
Meramec Caverns: The one-time
hideout of the infamous Jesse James Gang, the Stanton, MO
landmark has become the state's largest commercial cave.
Open year-round with guided tours offered. 636-451-5400.
40.
Metro Link: The light-rail portion of Bi State's
transportation system, Metro Link is a convenient way to get
around, depending on where you're going. Trains stop
at 6-minute intervals during peak times on weekdays and at
up to 30-minute intervals during off-peak times at night.,
314-231-2345.
41.
Missouri Weinstrasse: The 2-lane "wine
road" (Highway 94) meanders through scenic wooded hills
and deep river valleys in the southeastern corner of St. Charles
County. Along the road you'll find Augusta Winery, 636-228-4301;
Blumenhof Winery in Dutzow, MO, 636-433-2245; Montelle Winery,
1.5 miles east of Augusta, 636-228-4468; and Sugar Creek Winery,
past Defiance, MO 314-987-2400.
42.
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows: largest
outdoor shrine in North America. 8 devotional areas,
daily masses. grounds open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. year round.
442 oS., Deadened Dr., Belleville, IL 314-241-3400,
681-367-6700.
43.
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge: St. Louis celebrates
Route 66, America's most famous highway. Visitors can
hike or bike at the bridge, one of our newer attractions,
and visit the new Mars ton Viewing area. The bridge,
now the world's longest pedestrian bridge was Route 66's original
span over the Mississippi.
44. Old Courthouse:
The scene of the Dred Scott trial. Galleries depict
the history of St. Louis from its French and Spanish roots
to its role in westward expansion. Trial reenactments, ranger
tours, open to visitors daily. 11 N. 4th Street, 314-655-1700,
www.nps.gov/jeff.
45. Purina
Farms: Live pets, displays, hands-on activities
and animal demonstrations. open mid-March to mid-November.
I-44 to Gray Summit exit, Hwy. 100 to County Rd MM at 300
Checkerboard Dr., Gray Summit, MO, 314-982-3232, www.purina.com.
46.
Queeny Park: The park is home to the American Kennel
Club Museum of the Dog, Greensfelder Recreation Complex, three
small fishing lakes, walking trails, picnic sites, tennis
courts, playground, hay rides, Olympic-size outdoor pool and
an indoor ice rink that's open each winter. 550 Weidman
Rd., St. Louis, MO 63011 636-391-0900.
47.
St. Louis County Fair and Art Show: The
place to spend Labor Day weekend, the wing ding features military
and civilian performances aloft, military flybys, children's
attractions, the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales, crafts, food,
live music, and fireworks. Held at Spirit of St. Louis
Airport in Chesterfield.
48.
St. Louis Walk of Fame: 100+ stars and informative
plaques honoring famous St., Louisans are set in the sidewalks
of The Loop. Stars include John Goodman, Chuck Berry,
Bob Costas, and Tina Turner. 6504 Delmar Blvd. University
City, MO, 314-727-STAR, www.stlouiswalkoffame.org.
49. The
Screening Room at the Ritz Carlton: The average
cineplex-goer will have an uncommon experience at this movie
theater, which offers valet parking and refreshing wine, beer,
an Godiva, Bissinger's, and Ritz-brand chocolates. After
the show, enjoy the hotel's martini and sushi bars or retreat
to the cigar room. 100 Carondelet Plaza, St., Louis,
MO 63105, 314-863-6300.
50.
Shaw Nature Reserve: Ponds, prairies, woodlands,
wild flowers, and hiking trails. Open daily from 7 a.m.
to half-hour after sunset. Hwy 100 & I-44, exit
253, Gray Summit 636-451-3512, www.mobot.org/mobot/shawnaturereserve.
51. Six Flags over Mid-America:
Spine-chilling and thrilling rides include The Boss,
regarded as one of the country's best wooden roller coasters.
Also" Hurricane Harbor Water Park with a wave pool, water
slides and float rides; and Lonely Tunes Town for young children.
I-44 and Allenton Road, 636-938-4800.
52.
Soulard Farmer's Market: Founded in the late
18th century, the market is one of the last of its size in
the country. vendors sell flowers, fruits, vegetables,
fresh meat, spices, etc. To witness the real hustle
bustle, go on a Saturday morning: arrive really for the best
finds. Located a stone's throw from Anheuser-Busch.
730 Carroll St. St. Louis, MO 63104 314-622-4180.
53.
Stone Hill Winery & Restaurant: The largest and
most-awarded winery in Missouri and the 4th-most awarded winery
in the country, Stone Hill in Hermann, MO, also draws visitors
with its Vintage Restaurant,in located in a former carriage
house and horse barns. Daily winery tours. 800-909-9463.
Stop by the Hermannhof Winery, listed on the National Register
of Historic Places 800-393-0100.
54.
Uncle Bill's Pancake & Dinner House: Fruit-smothered
pancakes, Belgian waffles, cream-filled crepes, accompanied
by bacon and sausage, and most other items on the menu available
24 hours a day. 14196 Manchester Road, Manchester, MO
63011 314-394-1416; 3427 Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO
63139, 314-832-1973; 4000 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO
63129, 314-845-0660.
55.
Union Station: Once the world's largest, busiest
rail terminal, Union Station now numbers among America's great
retail marketplaces. Opened in 1894, the station ceased
operations as an active terminal in 1978, then reopened in
1986 as the largest "adaptive reuse" project in
the country.
St.
Louis Attractions website
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