| St Louis is an independent city in the US state of | | | | from all around the world. |
| Missouri. It is bordered by the Mississippi River on the | | | | The regions shopping malls have expanded adding |
| east and by St Louis County on the north, south and | | | | new stores, destination restaurants and in mall |
| west. | | | | attractions and activities. Neighbourhood shopping |
| The city was first established in 1764 as a trading post | | | | districts are also adding stores and shopping |
| for the French. In later years it would become a major | | | | experiences all in walk able and pleasant surroundings. |
| point of interest for Mississippi steamboats and | | | | Custom made jewellery and handcrafted chocolates |
| pioneers heading west. Today, the city remains one of | | | | can be found here. Huge regional craft fairs, flea |
| the most prominent in the Midwest and a popular place | | | | markets and art festivals are held throughout the year. |
| to visit. | | | | The highest concentration of bars and clubs can be |
| Tourist attractions include the Cathedral Basilica of | | | | found in Lacledes Landing with nightly jazz, blues, rock |
| Saint Louis, the Missouri History Museum, the St Louis | | | | and reggae. Some of the outlying districts are well |
| Art Museum and the St Louis Union Station. | | | | worth checking out in the evening these include the |
| The Art Museum, located in the Cities premier park, | | | | Loop in U City, whose bars and cafes are not just |
| Forest Park, and dating from the 1904 Worlds Fair, | | | | popular with students and the slightly more upmarket |
| houses an impressive array of modern art and ancient | | | | cafes and wine bars of Central West End. Every |
| artefacts, with an extensive collection of master | | | | spring the four day Mid America Jazz Festival brings |
| works of several centuries. | | | | the top names together for performances all over. |
| The Zoo is most definitely one of the best zoos in the | | | | A humid continental climate is experiences here. A |
| country. As a matter of fact, most experts say that | | | | Period of warm weather late in autumn known as |
| the St Louis Zoo ranks second in the country, right | | | | Indian summer can occur roses will still be in bloom as |
| after the San Diego Zoo. One thing that is unique | | | | late as November or early December in some years. |
| about the Zoo is that admission is free. This is most | | | | Take a trip and have a great time. A relaxing break is |
| definitely a bargain considering the hundreds of animals | | | | always called for. |