St. Louis Official Visitors Guide 2009

MY ST. LOUIS PATRICK ECCLESINE/FOX DIVINE CHEF ATTRACTIONS listings who served their country. FREE 2900 Sheridan Rd. • (314) 845-8320 www.cem.va.gov/nchp/jeffersonbarracks.htm DENNIS AND JUDITH JONES VISITOR AND EDUCATION CENTER LAUMEIER SCULPTURE PARK More than 80 works of contemporary sculpture within a 105-acre natural landscape that is free and open to the public year round. The park hosts several exhibitions and a multitude of cultural events each year. FREE 12580 Rott Rd. • (314) 821-1209 www.laumeier.org LAZER FORCE LAZER TAG & MINI-GOLF Start your visit to Forest Park in this beautiful facility, where you’ll find maps, brochures, compressed air and a café. Open daily. FREE Forest Park • 5595 Grand Dr. (314) 367-7275 • www.forestparkforever.org EDWARD JONES DOME AT AMERICA’S CENTER ® C Part of St. Louis’ state-of-the-art convention complex. Group tours of the 70,000-seat home of the NFL Rams by reservation only, Mon.–Fri.; $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 children. 701 Convention Plaza • (314) 342-5036 www.edwardjonesdome.org SCOTT JOPLIN HOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE Two-story, 5,000-sq.-ft. laser tag arena, indoor glo-golf, arcade and food. Just 10 minutes from downtown St. Louis, one block off I-64 at exit 9. Closed Wed. 50 Tucker Dr. (I-64 and Hwy. 157) Caseyville, IL • (618) 397-0677 www.lazerforce.com LEMP MANSION RESTAURANT & INN History of the brewing family, house and business. A spirited communication about the Lemp family. Guided tours Mon. $15 per person. 3322 DeMenil Place • (314) 664-8024 www.lempmansion.com THE LOOP hristina Machamer survived a baptism by fire in FOXTV’s Hell’s Kitchen to become the show’s victorious angel. Having grown up in St. Louis, Christina relished cooking elaborate Sunday dinners for her family. She expanded her expertise and culinary repertoire by graduating from the renowned Culinary Institute of America (CIA) before spicing things up with her appearance on the hit reality TV show. Her well-trained taste buds appreciate St. Louis’ range of casual to sophisticated fare. “Did you know that Crab Rangoon was invented in St. Louis? I really like the ones at Fu Manchu, a little place in Maplewood. The stuffing is handmixed and packed with big chunks of crab yum,” she says. Like many a true St. Louisan, Christina sings the praises of Imo’s Pizza. “There’s nothing like it,” she says of the thin-crust, Provel cheese-topped pizza pie. “I like mine with sausage, mushrooms and jalapeños.” The Hell’s Kitchen champion also melts over Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, the illustrious Route 66 refreshment stand that dispenses delectable frozen concoctions. What Drewes’ menu item would she choose for her Hell’s Kitchen boss, Gordon Ramsay? “The Cardinal Sin,” smiles Christina, referring to a creamy sundae topped with hot fudge and tart cherries. “The name is perfect and it’s scrumptious.” Tour the home of the famous ragtime composer. National Historic Landmark. Tours daily on the hour. $2.50 adults; $1.50 children 6-12; children under 6 free. 2658A Delmar Blvd. • (800) 334-6946 (314) 340-5790 www.mostateparks.com/scottjoplin.htm KEMP AUTO MUSEUM St. Louis’ eclectic restaurant, shopping, arts and entertainment district offers music, nightclubs, concert clubs and more along Delmar Blvd. 6100–6600 blocks of Delmar Blvd. (314) 727-8000 • www.VisitTheLoop.com THE MAGIC HOUSE, ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM One of the best private collections of Mercedes in the world. Includes acclaimed limousine, cabriolet, sports car and sedan designs from 1886 to the present. Closed Mon. and Tue. $8 adults; $6 seniors; $3 under 18. 16955 Chesterfield Airport Rd. (636) 537-1718 • www.kempautomuseum.org MILDRED LANE KEMPER ART MUSEUM Nationally acclaimed children’s museum offers hundreds of hands-on educational exhibits for kids from one to 101. Explore the Children’s Village, Star-Spangled Center and Jack and the Beanstalk Climber. Extended summer hours. Admission $8.50; children under 1 free. Free parking. 516 S. Kirkwood Rd. (Lindbergh Blvd.) (314) 822-8900 • www.magichouse.org MASTODON STATE HISTORIC SITE Featuring cutting-edge special exhibitions, exceptional educational resources and an outstanding collection of 19th-, 20th-, and 21st-century European and American art. Visitor parking available. Easy MetroLink access. FREE Washington University • Corner of Skinker and Forsyth blvds. • (314) 935-4523 www.kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu HISTORIC KIMMSWICK Museum of Missouri’s Ice Age animals and the Native Americans who hunted them more than 10,000 years ago. Picnic area, trails. $2.50 adults, under 15 free. 1050 Museum Dr. • Imperial (636) 464-2976 www.mostateparks.com/mastodon.htm MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY Founded in 1859 by German immigrants, now a living museum with century-old buildings, unique antiques, collectibles, specialty shops and B&Bs. Charming restaurants. Open yearround. Closed Mon. 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis on I-55, exit 186. Kimmswick • (636) 464-3128 Visitors Center: (636) 464-6464 www.gokimmswick.com LAMBERT–ST. LOUIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Located 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis. The oldest college in Illinois, founded in 1828, is recognized as a top Midwest comprehensive university. 701 College Rd. • Lebanon, IL (800) 232-7228 • (618) 537-4481 www.mckendree.edu MARY MEACHUM FREEDOM CROSSING Thirteen commercial airlines serve Lambert– St. Louis International Airport with nonstop service to more than 70 cities in the U.S. and internationally. Two MetroLink stations directly link Lambert’s terminals to downtown St. Louis businesses and attractions. (314) 426-8000 • www.flystl.com Historical marker on the Riverfront Trail noting the first nationally designated Underground Railroad site in Missouri. Fugitive slaves once used this site, named for an African-American St. Louis abolitionist, to escape to the free state of Illinois prior to the Civil War. The site celebrates its 154th anniversary in 2009. On the Riverfront Trail • 28 E. Grand (314) 416-9930 www.confluencegreenway.org w w w. e x p l o r e s t l o u i s . c o m 50 The Official St. Louis Visitors Guide http://www.cem.va.gov/nchp/jeffersonbarracks.htm http://www.laumeier.org http://www.forestparkforever.org http://www.lazerforce.com http://www.edwardjonesdome.org http://www.lempmansion.com http://www.VisitTheLoop.com http://www.mostateparks.com/scottjoplin.htm http://www.kempautomuseum.org http://www.magichouse.org http://www.kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu http://www.mostateparks.com/mastodon.htm http://www.mckendree.edu http://www.gokimmswick.com http://www.flystl.com http://www.confluencegreenway.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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