St. Louis Official Visitors Guide 2009

sports DAVID PRESTON MY ST. LOUIS ST. LOUIS THRILLER N Edward Jones Dome S t. Louis is definitely a sports town—if there’s a ball, puck or fast car involved, you can find it here. From the Cardinals, Rams and Blues to golf tournaments and college athletics, there’s always a game going on somewhere. St. Louis has claimed 10 World Series titles, a Super Bowl title (Rams, 2000) and an NBA championship (Hawks, 1958). The region has hosted NHRA and NASCAR events, World Team Team/Event Wrestling Championships River City Rage Gateway Intl. Raceway NCAA Women’s Final Four St. Louis Cardinals Track & Field Championships River City Rascals Gateway Grizzlies MLB All-Star Game FanFest SLU Billikens SIU-C Salukis Missouri vs. Illinois St. Louis Gateway Classic St. Louis Rams St. Louis Bandits St. Louis Blues Tennis, PGA tournaments and a number of NCAA championship events, including the NCAA Men’s Final Four. And in 2009, St. Louis hosts the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, the NCAA Women’s Final Four and Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game. When Mar. Mar.–July Mar.–Oct. Apr. Apr.–Sept. May May–Sept. May–Sept. July Aug.–May Aug.–May Sept. Sept. Sept.–Dec. Sept.–Mar. Oct.–Apr. League NCAA NIFL NASCAR NCAA MLB NAIA Frontier Frontier MLB NCAA NCAA NCAA NCAA NFL NAHL NHL Tickets (866) 646-8849 (636) 896-4285 (866) 35-SPEED (877) 368-7002 (314) 345-9000 (866) 646-8849 (636) 240-BATS (618) 337-3000 (314) 345-9000 (314) 977-4SLU (618) 453-7000 (866) 646-8849 (314) 621-1994 (314) 425-8830 (636) 536-4882 (314) 622-5400 Web Site stlsports.org ragefootball.com gatewayraceway.com ncaa.com stlcardinals.com stlsports.org rivercityrascals.com gatewaygrizzlies.com mlb.com slu.edu mvc.org stlsports.org gatewayclassic.org stlouisrams.com stlbandits.com stlouisblues.com ovelist Ridley Pearson knows how to thrill. Loyal fans of his suspense fiction books rush to bookstores, like St. Louis’ Left Bank Books, when a new work by the St. Louis resident hits the shelves. The title of his latest suspense novel, Killer View, inspired us to ask the author to share a few of his top St. Louis choices for killer views and thrilling experiences. His suggestions: “Head to Columbia Bottoms Conservation Area to witness the powerful confluence of America’s two great rivers—the Mississippi and Missouri. Just seeing the legendary Mississippi River is a rush—pun intended. “And, no matter how often I see it, the Gateway Arch is always aweinspiring,” he says. “Take the tram ride to the indoor viewing platform at the top of the Arch. This is the ultimate St. Louis vantage point.” When he’s looking for his musical thrill in St. Louis, Ridley finds it at the Saint Louis Symphony. “My wife and I have subscribed to the symphony for years. The symphony is a St. Louis treasure, and one we should all support!” Speaking to a local newspaper about why he and his family moved to St. Louis nearly a decade ago, Ridley said, “We wanted cultural diversity, we wanted Midwestern values and we wanted the urban hit that we had been lacking.” The Official St. Louis Visitors Guide 57 (800) 916-0092 http://www.stlsports.org http://www.ragefootball.com http://www.gatewayraceway.com http://www.ncaa.com http://www.stlcardinals.com http://www.stlsports.org http://www.rivercityrascals.com http://www.gatewaygrizzlies.com http://www.mlb.com http://www.slu.edu http://www.mvc.org http://www.stlsports.org http://www.gatewayclassic.org http://www.stlouisrams.com http://www.stlbandits.com http://www.stlouisblues.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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