St. Louis Official Visitors Guide 2009

OUTDOOR RECREATION listings DAN DONOVAN ANHEUSER-BUSCH CENTER A multi-use facility; conferences, banquets, sports. Site of youth, collegiate and world-class events. The 32-plus acre facility owned and operated by Anheuser-Busch. Conveniently located at I-270 & I-44. One Soccer Park Rd. (636) 343-5347 www.abconference.com COLUMBIA BOTTOM CONSERVATION AREA outdoor recreation Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center North of I-270 and Riverview Dr., 4,300-acre conservation area at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. Hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, bird-watching. FREE -Limited 801 Strodtman Rd. (314) 877-6014 www.mdc.mo.gov/areas/areas/bottom CREVE COEUR PARK Non-gasoline boats permitted on 320-acre lake. Wildlife areas located along south and west shores. Frisbee golf course, picnic shelters, archery fields and much more. FREE Marine Ave. & Dorsett Rd. (314) 615-4386 www.co.st-louis.mo.us/parks/creve.html EMERALD GREENS GOLF COURSE W 62 hether your idea of the great outdoors is a hike in the woods or a round of golf, St. Louis has you covered. Folks who enjoy outdoor activities such as running, walking, hiking and biking will find plenty of places to get a great workout in a scenic environment, and those who prefer to boat, fish or swim can dive in to a number of aquatic locales. Hop in the saddle and enjoy a horseback ride through a nearby state park or reserve a nearby tennis court and make a little “racquet.” Pack a picnic and enjoy the fresh air at one of the 170 parks and green spaces located throughout the region. It isn’t hard to find a way to commune with Mother Nature and get some exercise around here. The Official St. Louis Visitors Guide LYNN TERRY Beautiful and scenic golf course in North St. Louis County. Fun and challenging par-70 on 365 acres with close-up views of indigenous wildlife on the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. 12385 Larimore (314) 355-2777 www.emeraldgreensgc.com GATEWAY NATIONAL GOLF LINKS Boathouse in Forest Park An 18-hole championship golf course, minutes from downtown St. Louis. Voted #1 course and best value in area in St. Louis Post-Dispatch Readers’ Poll. 18 Golf Dr. (next to Gateway International Raceway) • Madison, IL (800) 482-8856 www.gatewaynational.com GREENSFELDER RECREATION COMPLEX k TRAVEL TIP Rent a pedal boat at the Boathouse in Forest Park and float to the Grand Basin beneath the Saint Louis Art Museum for an amazing photo opportunity. Outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor ice-skating rink, tennis courts, creative playground, hiking and horse trails, four fishing lakes. 550 Weidman Rd. (314) 615-8472 www.co.st-louis.mo.us/parks/queeny.html w w w. e x p l o r e s t l o u i s . c o m http://www.abconference.com http://www.mdc.mo.gov/areas/areas/bottom http://www.co.st-louis.mo.us/parks/creve.html http://www.emeraldgreensgc.com http://www.gatewaynational.com http://www.co.st-louis.mo.us/parks/queeny.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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