St. Louis Official Visitors Guide 2009

MY ST. LOUIS SUSAN JACKSON ST. LOUIS MAN ATTRACTIONS listings CITY MUSEUM THE EDGE Explore the unexpected at this exciting, interactive museum for children and adults. A mixture of fun house, playground and architectural marvel. $12 per person. 701 N. 15th St. • (314) 231-2489 www.citymuseum.org CONCORDIA HISTORICAL INSTITUTE Laser Rock Laser Tag Center, world’s largest laser tag arena. Family-friendly, d.s. vespers Sports Pub & Eatery, The Links Miniature Golf Course and large video arcade. 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis, off IL Rte. 15. 701 S. Belt West • Belleville, IL (618) 236-2101 • www.edgefun.net THE EUGENE FIELD HOUSE AND THE ST. LOUIS TOY MUSEUM W Museum, archives and historical library with the world’s largest collection on the history of Lutheranism in America. FREE 804 Seminary Place • (314) 505-7900 http://chi.lcms.org CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM ST. LOUIS Childhood home of Eugene Field, children’s poet, and his father, Roswell Field, lawyer for Dred Scott. Special exhibits and toys on display. Open Feb.–Dec. -Limited 634 S. Broadway • (314) 421-4689 www.eugenefieldhouse.org EVERYDAYCIRCUS & CIRCUS DAY FOUNDATION ho better to share the latest St. Louis news than an Emmy Award-winning journalist? Russ Mitchell, news anchor of The Early Show, broadcast weekday mornings on CBS, and anchor of the CBS Evening News, Sunday Edition, keeps close tabs on the happenings in his hometown. “During each visit, I discover amazing new restaurants, exciting places to visit and familiar attractions and neighborhoods that have been reinvented and revitalized,” says Russ. “The big news for families is the opening of the enormous addition to The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum. “You’ve probably seen St. Louis’ spectacular skyline on television. Bring your camera to capture your own beauty shot from a specially designed viewing platform at the recently opened Malcolm Martin Memorial Park,” Russ suggests. “St. Louis is a trendsetter when it comes to beautifying the cityscape.” He points to St. Louis’ new Urban Garden, an oasis of natural beauty amidst downtown’s high-rise buildings. The three-acre park is punctuated with water features, artwork by internationally renowned sculptors and landscaping courtesy of the Missouri Botanical Garden. “The Missouri Botanical Garden is making news this year, too. St. Louis is celebrating the worldfamous garden’s 150th anniversary with special events.” Follow Russ Mitchell’s newsworthy travel tips to create your own St. Louis headlines during a visit in 2009. An internationally recognized, non-collecting institution featuring changing exhibitions of the most relevant art being made today. 3750 Washington Blvd. • (314) 535-4660 www.contemporarystl.org THE HISTORIC SAMUEL CUPPLES HOUSE Circus Day Foundation and everydaycircus make your day a circus day with circus entertainment and classes, plus party rental space at City Museum. 701 N. 15th St., 3rd floor • (314) 645-4445 www.everydaycircus.net • www.circusday.org FAUST COUNTY PARK An elaborate interior of carved wood and stained glass, once heated by 22 unique fireplaces, offers a visual feast for visitors. Docent and group tours available. Saint Louis University • West Pine Mall between Grand and Spring • (314) 977-3575 http://cupples.slu.edu DEMOLITION BALL 1820s estate of Missouri’s second governor, Faust Historical Village and restored 1920s Dentzel carousel. Village interprets history of 1840s–1880s. Historic reenactors, spring through fall. Thornhill tours by appointment. 15185 Olive Blvd. • (636) 532-7298 www.stlouisco.com/parks/faust_home.html FIRST MISSOURI STATE CAPITOL STATE HISTORIC SITE Where fun and action collide. Bumper cars with a purpose. Two courts. Groups from 10 to 500. 1875 Old Hwy. 94 South • St. Charles (636) 940-7700 • www.db-az.com DOUBLE KEY TREASURE HUNTS Authentic treasure hunt packages using real antique items from the 1800s to early 1900s. Go on a real-life adventure throughout St. Louis that you will never forget. (314) 566-5177 www.doublekeytreasurehunts.com KATHERINE DUNHAM MUSEUM State capitol from 1821 to 1826. Fully restored legislative chambers and interpretive center. Tours: $2.50 adults, $1.50 children 6–12; under 6 free -Limited 200–216 S. Main St. • St. Charles (636) 940-3322 www.mostateparks.com/firstcapitol.htm FOREST PARK A non-profit organization that displays Miss Dunham’s anthropological writings, films and historical works of visual arts and dance. -Limited 1005 Pennsylvania Ave. • East St. Louis, IL (618) 874-8560 • www.kdcah.com EADS BRIDGE Built in 1874 by James Buchanan Eads as the first span across the Mississippi River at St. Louis and the first to use steel truss construction. Pedestrians and cyclists can cross the bridge for great views of the St. Louis skyline. FREE One of the largest urban parks in the United States. At 1,371 acres, it is approximately 500 acres larger than Central Park in New York City. In 1904, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, the greatest of the World’s Fairs, drew more than 19 million visitors from around the world to Forest Park. Recently renovated with $100 million in updates. Contains the Art Museum, Science Center, Zoo, Jewel Box greenhouse, History Museum, The Muny theatre, 7.5-mile biking, jogging and skating path, skating rink and lakes. FREE Bounded by I-64, Kingshighway, Lindell and Skinker • (314) 289-5300 www.stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/ forestpark FORT BELLE FONTAINE St. Louis Riverfront EARTHWAYS CENTER Built 1885, renovated 1994. Showcases affordable systems, products and practices that anyone can choose to reduce everyday use of natural resources. Public tours third Sat. and Sun. each month. 3617 Grandel Square • (314) 577-0220 www.earthwayscenter.org First U.S. military installation west of the Mississippi River and a stopover point for expeditions heading west. On their return trip to St. Louis in 1806, Lewis & Clark spent the night. The fort is gone, its site covered by shifts in the Missouri River, but interpretive signs explain the site’s significance. Open daily. FREE North end of Bellefontaine Rd. at the Missouri Hills Home • (314) 544-6224 www.stlouisco.com/parks/ftbellefontaine.html w w w. e x p l o r e s t l o u i s . c o m 46 The Official St. Louis Visitors Guide http://www.edgefun.net http://www.citymuseum.org http://www.eugenefieldhouse.org http://chi.lcms.org http://www.contemporarystl.org http://www.everydaycircus.net http://www.circusday.org http://cupples.slu.edu http://www.stlouisco.com/parks/faust_home.html http://www.db-az.com http://www.mostateparks.com/firstcapitol.htm http://www.doublekeytreasurehunts.com http://www.kdcah.com http://www.stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forestpark http://www.earthwayscenter.org http://www.stlouisco.com/parks/ftbellefontaine.html 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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