St. Louis Official Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 14) MUST-SEE St. Louis McDonnell Planetarium DAN DONOVAN GIL COURSON Saint Louis Zoo MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN The 79-acres of the Missouri Botanical Garden are filled with dozens of unique landscapes and floral displays, including the Japanese Garden, Ottoman Garden, Climatron geodesic-domed conservatory and the Children’s Garden, featuring two acres of interactive fun. THE OLD COURTHOUSE F FOREST PARK ull of fun and exciting things to see and do, here are a few hot spots that merit “Must See” status. JEFFERSON NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION, ST. LOUIS THE GATEWAY ARCH America’s tallest manmade monument symbolizes St. Louis’ historic role as the Gateway to the West. Take a tram ride to the top and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the region. Then come back to Earth and visit the Museum of Westward Expansion and catch a movie that shows how the 630foot tall monument was constructed. Built in 1828, the building was the site of the historic Dred Scott slavery trial, which served as the flashpoint for the start of the Civil War. Watch trial re-enactments, walk though a restored 1860s courtroom and view exhibits tracing the history of the bustling St. Louis riverfront. CONFLUENCE OF THE MISSISSIPPI AND MISSOURI RIVERS View nature’s power at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers from web k For more details about these and other “Must See” options in St. Louis, visit the Attractions section of this guide, or click on www.explorestlouis.com The Gateway Arch w w w. e x p l o r e s t l o u i s . c o m In addition to 1,300 acres of lush greenery, Forest Park is home to some of St. Louis’ most popular cultural attractions, including the Saint Louis Zoo, Missouri History Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum and the Saint Louis Science Center. Plus, they’re free! 14 The Official St. Louis Visitors Guide http://www.explorestlouis.com http://www.explorestlouis.com
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