| by: Journey to the "Gateway to the West" and enjoy | | | | Historians 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 an | | | | Transportation as well as Gateway International |
| old-fashioned riverboat, the city digs deep into its | | | | Raceway. The Blues were born in St. Louis, and plenty |
| scenic past to give you an enjoyable voyage no | | | | of clubs abound to remind you that distinctive music |
| matter how you travel. | | | | was born here. |
| The originator of hot dogs, ice cream cones, and iced | | | | Be sure to take a ride to the top of the Gateway |
| tea (courtesy of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase | | | | Arch and look down upon the Mississippi river, or get |
| Exposition) St. Louis puts forth a wealth of activities | | | | down and dirty in the river itself by taking a chance on |
| your family can enjoy. The Art Museum, Science | | | | one of five riverboat casinos. Take the Gateway Art |
| Center, Missouri History Museum and Zoo include | | | | Tour and view countless sculptures and works of |
| some world-class attractions in the city. The Magic | | | | contemporary art, or just sit back and enjoy the |
| House and City Museum are especially kid-friendly, and | | | | mosaics that decorate the Cathedral Basilica of St. |
| a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals is always | | | | Louis. |
| fun for people of all ages. Get back to nature and | | | | Upon your first visit to the city of St. Louis, you will |
| journey into Forest Park, or take pleasure in the | | | | realize why it is considered a hidden treasure as you |
| surroundings in the Missouri Botanical Garden. | | | | cross into the Midwest. |