St. Louis Official Visitors Guide 2009

ATTRACTIONS listings HARRAH’S ST. LOUIS CASINO & HOTEL GATEWAY ARCH RIVERBOATS Featuring 120,000 sq. ft. of gaming space. More than 2,800 slots and video poker machines. Providing the newest and hottest slots on the market, including ever-popular progressive machines. 777 Casino Center Dr. • (800) HARRAHS (314) 770-8100 • www.harrahsstlouis.com Offering daily one-hour sightseeing cruises, dinner cruises, private charters and specialty cruises. Reservations required. Closed Dec.–Feb. Individuals and families welcome. St. Louis Riverfront • Gateway Arch (877) 982-1410 • (314) 982-1410 www.gatewayarch.com GHOSTRIDE TOURS THE NATIONAL BLACK TOURISM NETWORK LUMIÈRE PLACE CASINO & HOTELS Located north of the famed Gateway Arch, offering 75,000 sq. ft. of gaming action with 2,000 slots, more than 45 table games and a poker room. Free admission, ample parking and valet parking. 999 N. Second St. • (877) 450-7711 www.lumiereplace.com Offering haunted historical tours of St. Louis. See the unexpected, the unexplained and the uncanny. St. Louis has a fabulous and “spirited” history. Individuals and families welcome. -Limited (314) 845-0522 www.ghostridetours.com GLIDE ST. LOUIS TOURS “From Fur Trappers to Ragtime Millionaires,” St. Louis’ Black History Tour covers 250 years. Specializing in African-American family reunions and Upward Bound student groups. A full-service travel company. Individuals and families welcome. (888) 872-3773 • (314) 865-0708 www.tourism-network.net RIVERBARGE EXCURSION LINES, INC. Provides fun and unique tours of downtown St. Louis, Forest Park and charters atop the hightech Segway i2. Training and helmets included. Great for individuals, groups and families. -Limited (314) 868-7386 • www.glidestlouistours.com GONE AGAIN TOURS, INC. Rivers to shores—sharing America’s stories. Get an insider’s view of America aboard the R/B River Explorer on a 4- to 10-day, all-inclusive RiverBarge Excursion. Casual and relaxing river vacations depart from St. Louis and many other American cities. Individuals and families welcome. (888) 462-2743 (504) 365-0022 www.riverbarge.com ST. LOUIS CARRIAGE COMPANY PRESIDENT CASINO Located at Laclede’s Landing on the St. Louis Riverfront featuring slots, blackjack, craps, roulette, live poker and great food. Free downtown hotel shuttle, valet parking and MetroLink stop. St. Louis Riverfront • (800) 772-3647 (314) 622-3000 www.presidentcasino.com/stlouis Specialized tours of the St. Louis area, including the Gateway Arch, St. Louis Riverfront, downtown and city area tours. Professional tour and step-on guides, receptive operators and meet and greet services. Reservation and ticket assistance. Small groups and families welcome. (314) 837-7053 www.goneagaintours.com GRAYLINE/VANDALIA BUS LINES From the front door of most major downtown hotels, step aboard and step back in time to rediscover the Old World charm and quiet elegance of horse-drawn touring. Individuals and families welcome. (314) 621-3334 www.stlouiscarriagecompany.com SCHLAFLY BOTTLEWORKS k Tours/Cruises ARE WE THERE YET?, LLC Fun, professionally conducted tours with Dea Hoover, the Saint Louis Tour Girl. Step-on guides, trolley charters, attraction reservations, hotel and meals. Great rates. Individuals and families welcome. (888) STL-TOUR • (314) 304-3508 www.arewethereyetdea.com CITY CYCLING TOURS Tours and charters in and around St. Louis conducted in English. Step-on guides. 15- to 61-passenger buses. Individuals and families welcome. (800) 542-4287 • (314) 421-4753 www.vblinc.com LECOMPTE, A NATIONAL LIMOUSINE Free tours include exhibit on the history of brewing in St. Louis, Schlafly brew house, bottling plant, tasting room and gift shop. Individuals and families welcome. 7260 Southwest Ave. (314) 241-2337 www.schlafly.com SCOOTOURS OF ST. LOUIS Guided, narrated and leisurely paced bicycle tours. Discover the historic, architectural and cultural significance of features and attractions of Forest Park or one of the city’s historic neighborhoods. Bikes and helmets provided. Individuals, families and groups welcome. Call for reservations. Rental options available. (314) 616-5724 • www.citycyclingtours.com DIRECTIONS SAINT LOUIS, LLC Experience St. Louis in luxury. See attractions, experience shops and dine at fine restaurants in your own chauffeured limousine. Honeymoon packages available. Individuals and families welcome. (314) 830-1986 METROPOLIS ST. LOUIS–DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS Electric scooter rental for sightseeing, shopping and touring the city. Four wheels, safe, easy and fun for all. No gas, parking or taxis needed. Eco-friendly. Indoors and outdoors. Individuals and families welcome. 400 Washington Ave., Ste. 206 (504) 451-7889 THE SHOPPING CO. Professional tour operator offering city tours, group event planning, meet and greet, step-on guides, hotel and attraction reservations and day trips. Outbound tours and sightseeing also available. Great rates available for individuals and groups of all ages. (888) 810-1171 • (314) 577-0077 www.directionsllc.com DOUBLE KEY TREASURE HUNTS Two-hour exterior walking historical and architectural tours every Sat. (Apr.–Oct.). East tour starts on Broadway side of the Old Courthouse; west tour starts in front of St. Louis Union Station. $5 per person. No reservations needed. Individuals and families welcome. (314) 206-3246 • www.mstl.org MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM DISCOVERY TOURS Authentic treasure hunt packages using real antique items from the 1800s to early 1900s. Individuals and families welcome. (314) 566-5177 www.doublekeytreasurehunts.com 56 The Official St. Louis Visitors Guide Theme-centered educational excursions designed to entertain and educate. Inspired by Missouri History Museum exhibitions and programming, these one-day tours explore historic themes at various sites throughout the city. Individuals and families welcome. -Limited (314) 746-4599 www.mohistory.org/education-andevents/series-list/discovery-tours Luxury motor coach will pick you up at hotel. A staff member will accompany your group on an insider tour of St. Louis’ premier shopping districts. Win a fabulous swag bag, as well as The Shopping Co.’s famous boxed “Slunch”— ensuring you’ll have enough energy to shop before you drop. Shuttle operates every Saturday; $68 per person (any day of the week for groups of 12 or more). (314) 537-0963 www.theshoppingcompany.net SHOW ME MO TOURS, LLC Offering small, unique leisure tours specializing in local and regional history in and around the St. Louis area. Corporate, family and environmentally friendly. Individuals and families welcome. -Limited (314) 781-0015 www.showmemotours.com w w w. e x p l o r e s t l o u i s . c o m http://www.gatewayarch.com http://www.tourism-network.net http://www.harrahsstlouis.com http://www.ghostridetours.com http://www.riverbarge.com http://www.lumiereplace.com http://www.glidestlouistours.com http://www.stlouiscarriagecompany.com http://www.presidentcasino.com/stlouis http://www.goneagaintours.com http://www.schlafly.com http://www.vblinc.com http://www.arewethereyetdea.com http://www.citycyclingtours.com http://www.mstl.org http://www.theshoppingcompany.net http://www.directionsllc.com http://www.mohistory.org/education-and-events/series-list/discovery-tours http://www.doublekeytreasurehunts.com http://www.showmemotours.com 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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