St. Louis Official Visitors Guide 2009

SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM Built as the Fine Arts Palace of the 1904 World’s Fair and one of the nation’s leading comprehensive art museums. Collections include works of art of exceptional quality from virtually every culture and time period. Highlights include free admission to special exhibitions on Fri. and programs that range from films to performances. FREE One Fine Arts Drive • Forest Park (314) 721-0072 • www.slam.org ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SAYERSBROOK BISON RANCH The first institution of higher learning west of the Mississippi. Attractions include the historic Samuel Cupples House, Museum of Contemporary Religious Art and Père Marquette Gallery. 221 N. Grand Blvd. • (314) 977-6338 www.slu.edu SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF ART Fabulous destination for group tours. Video presentation, herd tours and lunch on mile-long lake with pontoon boat rides. Hundreds of bison on miles of Ozark beauty. 11820 SayersBrook Rd. • Potosi (888) 854-4449 • (573) 438-4449 www.sayersbrook.com SCAREFEST.COM Beautiful Italian Renaissance-style building contains more than 1.5 million books and three million other resources. FREE 1301 Olive St. • (314) 241-2288 www.slpl.org SAINT LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER Housed in a four-story historic French Revival mansion, SLUMA offers items relevant to the Jesuit philosophy and ideals. Exhibiting locally, nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. FREE 3663 Lindell Blvd. • (314) 977-6630 http://sluma.slu.edu ST. LOUIS WALK OF FAME Explore 700+ exhibits. See the OMNIMAX® Theater, Planetarium, special traveling exhibitions and more. Group rates available. Open daily. No general admission charge. 5050 Oakland Ave. • (800) 456-7572 (314) 289-4400 • www.slsc.org ST. LOUIS UNION STATION Featuring 122 stars and informative plaques honoring famous St. Louisans set in the sidewalks of The Loop, the exciting restaurant, shopping and arts and entertainment district. Stars include John Goodman, Chuck Berry, Bob Costas and Tina Turner. FREE 6504 Delmar in The Loop • (314) 727-STAR www.stlouiswalkoffame.org SAINT LOUIS ZOO St. Louis’ biggest Halloween events. The Darkness is rated one of the world’s best haunted houses by numerous national media. CreepyWorld is one of the nation’s largest haunted events, with five major haunted attractions in one location for one price: Tombstone Haunted Hayride, Ravens Mansion, Grisley’s Graveyard, The Cornfield and SiloX, as well as a pumpkin patch, the Ghoul Band, food, music and much more. 1525 S. Eighth St. • (314) 241-3456 www.scarefest.com SCHLAFLY BOTTLEWORKS A National Historic Landmark with historic hotel, unique specialty shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Free Memories Museum, self-guided walking tour and free guided tours. FREE Market Street between 18th and 20th (314) 421-6655 www.stlouisunionstation.com Home to more than 18,300 exotic animals, many of them rare and endangered. These 700 species represent the major continents and biomes of the world. Set in the rolling hills, lakes and glades of Forest Park, the Saint Louis Zoo is always a great place to be. FREE Forest Park • (800) 966-8877 (314) 781-0900 • www.stlzoo.org Free tours include exhibit on the history of brewing in St. Louis, Schlafly brew house, bottling plant, tasting room and gift shop. 7260 Southwest Ave. • (314) 241-2337 www.schlafly.com SCOTTRADE CENTER Home to St. Louis Blues hockey, concerts, ice shows and other sporting events. Hosts 175 events and two million guests each year. One of the top arenas in the country. 1401 Clark Ave. • (314) 622-5400 www.scottradecenter.com Where Nothing Tops Our Pizza But the Fun! Unlimited Pizza, Pasta, Salad & Dessert Buffets! Indoor Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, Bumper Cars, Mini-Bowling, Tiny Town & HUGE Arcade! Incredibly Smoke and Alcohol Free! Plenty of free parking! Buses welcome! Capacity of up to 2,500 guests! Contac us for group t reservations! Now with two convenient locations in the greater St Louis area to enjoy! 5254 S. Lindbergh St. Louis, MO 63126 (314) 842-0700 4105 N. Cloverleaf St. Peters, MO 63376 (636) 477-2700 Log onto IPCstlouis.com for our Specials! (800) 916-0092 The Official St. Louis Visitors Guide 53 http://www.slu.edu http://www.sayersbrook.com http://www.slam.org http://sluma.slu.edu http://www.slpl.org http://www.scarefest.com http://www.slsc.org http://www.stlouiswalkoffame.org http://www.schlafly.com http://www.stlouisunionstation.com http://www.stlzoo.org http://www.scottradecenter.com http://www.mountpleasant.com http://www.IPCstlouis.com http://www.IPCstlouis.com http://www.IPCstlouis.com http://www.mountpleasant.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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