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