St. Louis Official Visitors Guide 2009

GOOEY LOUIE The ultimate St. Louis sweet treat! Ten varieties baked daily from scratch with only the finest ingredients. Located one-half mile east of Ted Drewes Frozen Custard. -Limited 6483 Chippewa • (877) STL-CAKE (314) 352-CAKE • www.gooeylouiecake.com ULYSSES S. GRANT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE (WHITE HAVEN) The National Park Service interprets the life and family of Ulysses S. Grant at this 10-acre site. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. FREE 7400 Grant Rd. • (314) 842-3298 www.nps.gov/ulsg GRANT’S FARM Compliments of Anheuser-Busch, Inc., this Busch family estate was once owned by Ulysses S. Grant. Animal shows, petting area and a tram ride through the wildlife preserve. No reservations required. Nominal parking fee. Open mid-Apr.–Oct. Call or visit web site for complete hours. 10501 Gravois Rd. • (314) 843-1700 www.grantsfarm.com THE HILL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Recognized nationally and treasured locally, the Italian Hill neighborhood comes alive every day with great restaurants, specialty shops and tours. Discover St. Louis’ greatest tradition, 10 minutes from downtown. (314) 645-2088 • www.shopthehill.com HISTORIC HAWKEN HOUSE Historic house built by Christopher Hawken, descendant of Hawken riflesmiths. Gift shop on premises. $4 adults; $1 children 5-12. 1155 S. Rock Hill Rd. • (314) 968-1857 www.historicwebster.org HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & LEARNING CENTER Photographs, artifacts and audio-visual displays. Resource library and oral history archives. Selfguided audio tour. FREE 12 Millstone Campus Dr. • (314) 432-0020 www.hmlc.org J-H BISON RANCH Family run bison ranch. Tours include presentation, baby bison feeding, herd tours and photo with baby bison, llamas and horses. Thirty minutes from downtown St. Louis. 10802 Sunnyside School Rd. • Trenton, IL (618) 934-3029 • www.jbarhbisonranch.com JEFFERSON BARRACKS HISTORIC PARK Devoted to military history and recreation. Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant served here. FREE 533 Grant Rd. at the end of S. Broadway (314) 544-5714 www.stlouisco.com/parks/j-b.html JEFFERSON BARRACKS NATIONAL CEMETERY Designated a National Cemetery in 1866, the 331acre site is still in use today. Burials from the War of Independence through the present, and both Union and Confederate burials from the Civil War. Home to many monuments to those (800) 916-0092 The Official St. Louis Visitors Guide 49 http://www.gooeylouiecake.com http://www.nps.gov/ulsg http://www.grantsfarm.com http://www.stlzoo.org http://www.shopthehill.com http://www.stlzoo.org http://www.historicwebster.org http://www.hmlc.org http://www.jbarhbisonranch.com http://www.stlouisco.com/parks/j-b.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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