St. Louis Official Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 40) S core a bull’s-eye by using St. Louis as the hub for day trip travels. Short drives north, south, east or west deliver long-lasting memories. Mount Pleasant Winery RIVER TOWNS St. Louis’ location at the meeting of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers ensures you’ll run into a fascinating river town no matter what direction you turn. Head north to Hannibal, the world’s most famous hometown thanks to the works of America’s greatest author. Guided trolley rides Shops are open year-round except Mondays. The French colonial village of Ste. Genevieve has been honored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of its Dozen Distinctive Destinations. With more than 150 authentic structures, many built in the French vertical log style, the town founded in 1735 is a living architectural and history museum. For more information, contact the Historic Kimmswick visitor center at (636) 4646464 or www.visitkimmswick.com and the Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce at (573) 883-3686 or www.saintegenevieve.org. The eastern banks of the Mississippi River at Alton, Illinois, give rise to towering limestone bluffs along the Great River Road, one of America’s National Scenic Byways. Alton’s shore is home to a public marina, the Alton Belle Casino and the historic site of a Lincoln/Douglas debate. Learn what makes the river run at the National Great Rivers Museum, a free attraction at Alton’s Melvin Price Locks and Dam. In nearby Hartford, a replica of Lewis & Clark’s keelboat and campsite are highlights of the Lewis & Clark State w w w. e x p l o r e s t l o u i s . c o m Ste. Genevieve Hannibal 40 The Official St. Louis Visitors Guide stop at Mark Twain’s historic boyhood home and museum, Becky Thatcher’s house and places that inspired the tales of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. For more information, dial the Hannibal CVB at (573) 221-2477 or click on www.hanmo.com. Southbound day-trippers can experience time travel at two historic river ports. The village of Kimmswick dates from 1859. Mid-19th-century buildings include log home restaurants that serve home-style meals and award-winning desserts. Retailers specialize in antiques, handmade crafts, home decor and gifts. COURTESY OF MOUNT PLEASANT WINERY DAY trips http://www.visitkimmswick.com http://www.saintegenevieve.org http://www.hanmo.com http://www.explorestlouis.com
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