Mini-Guide to St. Louis, Missouri

by: Journey to the "Gateway to the West" and enjoyHistorians will thrill to follow the trails blazed by Lewis
the history and charm St. Louis, Missouri has to offer.and Clark across the city of St. Louis, while
Whether driving the Mother Road down Old Route 66,modern-day car fans will love the Museum of
or cruising the mighty Mississippi river on anTransportation as well as Gateway International
old-fashioned riverboat, the city digs deep into itsRaceway. The Blues were born in St. Louis, and plenty
scenic past to give you an enjoyable voyage noof clubs abound to remind you that distinctive music
matter how you travel.was born here.
The originator of hot dogs, ice cream cones, and icedBe sure to take a ride to the top of the Gateway
tea (courtesy of the 1904 Louisiana PurchaseArch and look down upon the Mississippi river, or get
Exposition) St. Louis puts forth a wealth of activitiesdown and dirty in the river itself by taking a chance on
your family can enjoy. The Art Museum, Scienceone of five riverboat casinos. Take the Gateway Art
Center, Missouri History Museum and Zoo includeTour and view countless sculptures and works of
some world-class attractions in the city. The Magiccontemporary art, or just sit back and enjoy the
House and City Museum are especially kid-friendly, andmosaics that decorate the Cathedral Basilica of St.
a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals is alwaysLouis.
fun for people of all ages. Get back to nature andUpon your first visit to the city of St. Louis, you will
journey into Forest Park, or take pleasure in therealize why it is considered a hidden treasure as you
surroundings in the Missouri Botanical Garden.cross into the Midwest.