St. Louis Official Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 55) WESTPORT PLAZA A 42-acre entertainment and business complex featuring special events, live musical entertainment, more than 20 restaurants and bars, comedy club, blues and jazz club and two first-class hotels. I-270 and Page Blvd. • (314) 576-7100 www.westportstl.com WILD CANID SURVIVAL AND RESEARCH CENTER Founded by Marlin Perkins in 1971, internationally recognized captive breeding facility raises endangered wolves and releases them back to the wild. Family packs of highly endangered North American wolves and foxes, African wild dogs and South American maned wolves housed in natural habitats. Daytime and evening educational tours/programs offered throughout the week (admission $5–$15); advance reservations required. Washington University’s Tyson Research Center • I-44 at Beaumont/Antire Rd. (exit 269) • (636) 938-5900 www.wildcanidcenter.org WILDWOOD PLANTATION An 150-year-old plantation built by slaves. Historic landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. 40 Dames Ct. • (314) 521-7975 www.wildwoodplantation.org WORLD AQUARIUM AT CITY MUSEUM Pet a shark, feed and pet stingrays, crawl through huge waterfall displays, experience a giant-sized sand castle beach, all while learning more about the aquatic ecosystems of the world. More than 10,000 living animals from all over the world in large and small exhibits. Provides an enhanced visit for hours of fun and learning. 701 N. 15th St. • (314) 647-9594 www.worldaquarium.org WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY Live eagles, owls, hawks and more exhibited in a convenient 305-acre park setting. Hiking trails, bird-watching, picnic areas and knowledgeable naturalists offer unique environmental entertainment. FREE 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Rd. • (636) 225-4390 www.worldbirdsanctuary.org k Gaming Boats AMERISTAR CASINO RESORT SPA Featuring 10 distinct dining and entertainment venues, 3,000 slots, 97 table games and live poker. Luxury 400-room all-suite hotel, spa and casino and conference center. I-70 at the Missouri River • St. Charles (800) 325-7777 • (636) 940-4300 www.ameristar.com CASINO QUEEN HOTEL & CASINO Offering the loosest slots, high-limit table games, entertainment and several restaurants. Cardinals and Blues hotel packages available. 200 S. Front St. • E. St. Louis, IL (800) 777-0777 • (618) 874-5000 www.casinoqueen.com (800) 916-0092 The Official St. Louis Visitors Guide 55 http://www.westportstl.com http://www.wildcanidcenter.org http://www.wildwoodplantation.org http://www.snows.org http://www.worldaquarium.org http://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org http://www.ameristar.com http://www.casinoqueen.com http://www.snows.org
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