St. Louis Official Visitors Guide 2009

25 THINGS TO SEE & DO IN ST. LOUIS There are hundreds of ways to explore St. Louis, but we know you won’t have time to do everything. Here are a few suggestions of places to go and things to do in the Gateway City. • • • Ride 630 feet to the top of the Gateway Arch or take a helicopter tour for a bird’s-eye view of the Mississippi River Check out rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry at his monthly gig in The Duck Room “Pop a wheelie” at the Moto Museum, Museum of Transportation, Gateway International Raceway, Kemp Auto Museum or NASCAR Speedpark Hike or bike your way through Lone Elk Park, Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, Shaw Nature Reserve or Rockwoods Reservation Get some kicks along Route 66 and check out the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, Meramec Caverns and Ted Drewes Frozen Custard stand Marvel at the gardens and historic structures within the 79 acres of the Missouri Botanical Garden Free your inner child at The Magic House, City Museum, Swing-A-Round Fun Town and area water parks • Experience some authentic St. Louis blues and lively jazz in dozens of live music clubs Visit an ancient Indian civilization at Cahokia Mounds Cheer for the home team(s), including baseball’s St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Rams football and the St. Louis Blues hockey team Count the world’s largest collection of mosaics at the beautiful Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis Flirt with Lady Luck on one of the area’s six casinos, including downtown’s Lumière Place casino complex Live like a local with a visit to one of St. Louis’ charming neighborhoods, such as Webster Groves, Lafayette Square, South Grand or The Loop Take an artistic tour of Laumeier Sculpture Park, the Contemporary Art Museum and the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts “Get small” at the Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis, and check out • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • antique toys at The Eugene Field House and St. Louis Toy Museum Revisit the past at the Old Courthouse, Black World History Museum and the Historic Village at Faust Park Get up close and personal with some Clydesdales and tour the historic Anheuser-Busch Brewery Dine in style at more than a thousand one-of-a-kind restaurants and ethnic eateries Fill an extra suitcase during a shopping trip through major malls, antiques stores and unique boutiques Enjoy some “critter talk” at the Butterfly House, Wild Canid Survival Center, Grant’s Farm, the World Bird Sanctuary and Purina Farms Celebrate at one of St. Louis’ many fairs and festivals Board a space station at the Saint Louis Science Center or act like an astronaut at the Challenger Learning Center Find your thrill aboard world-class roller coasters and rides at Six Flags St. Louis Experience a new dimension in sports and fun at SkyZone, Demolition Ball and America’s Incredible Pizza Company Play a little ragtime at the Scott Joplin House State Historic Site Dedicated to Art and Free to All Explore a world of art in one of the nation’s finest art museums. immswick.com GoK Shopping • Dining • Antiques History • B & B’s • Festivals Hearty Breakfasts Country-Style Lunches Fabulous Desserts “Home of the Caramel Apple Pecan Pie” As featured on the Food Network with Paula, Jamie & Bobby Deen One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park St. Louis, MO 63110 314.721.0072 www.slam.org Tuesday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm; Friday, 10 am–9 pm; Closed Monday 26 The Official St. Louis Visitors Guide w w w. e x p l o r e s t l o u i s . c o m Famous Tue.–Fri. 10-3, Sat. 10-5 http://www.theblueowl.com http://www.slam.org http://www.theblueowl.com http://www.slam.org http://www.explorestlouis.com

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St. Louis Official Visitors Guide 2009 Contents St. Louis Thrives Must-See St. Louis All-Star History Pujols Family Foundation Calendar of Events Family Fun St. Louis' Friendly Environment Urban Melting Pot Fashion Direct Route 66 Architecture Tour Cultural Connections Day Trips Iconic St. Louisans Attractions My St. Louis: Russ Mitchell My St. Louis: Christina Machamber My St. Louis: Ridley Pearson Sports My St. Louis: Naam Pruitt Music, Dance & Theatre Outdoor Recreation My St. Louis: Christine Brewer Shopping Dining Nightlife St. Louis Beer History My St. Louis: Nelly Accommodations Campgrounds & RV Resorts Bed & Breakfast Getting Around Visitor Services Maps Advertiser Index 2009 St. Louis Meeting Planner Guide

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