St. Louis Official Visitors Guide 2009

MY ST. LOUIS EDWARD “TED” AND PAT JONES– CONFLUENCE POINT STATE PARK ST. LOUIS CITY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY Located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, this 1,118-acre park on the river bottomland offers a path to the confluence and the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. Basic services. FREE 1000 Riverlands Way (800) 334-6946 (636) 899-1135 www.mostateparks.com/confluence.htm LONE ELK PARK Biking, hiking, skating, jogging trails in Forest Park and other locations. Call for information on recreational opportunities in city parks, including permits for park functions. FREE 5600 Clayton Ave. Forest Park (314) 289-5300 www.stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks ST. LOUIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION ST. LOUIS WOMAN CHRISTIAN STEINER A 546-acre wildlife trail area with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer. I-44 N. Outer Rd. west of Hwy 141 (314) 615-7275 www.stlouisco.com/parks/LoneElk.html MISSOURI STATE PARKS State parks and historic sites provide outstanding opportunities to camp, hike, picnic, swim, fish and relive Missouri history. FREE (800) 334-6946 www.mostateparks.com OLD CHAIN OF ROCKS BRIDGE Offering miles of multi-use trails, lake or river fishing, pools, ice rinks, gymnasiums, golf courses, archery ranges, model airplane fields, disc golf, hayrides, camping and more. FREE 41 S. Central Ave., 7th floor (314) 615-PARK www.stlouisco.com/parks STEINBERG RINK Historic Route 66 crossing over the Mississippi River. Reopened in 1999 as one of the world’s longest bicycle/pedestrian bridges. Riverview Dr. at I-270 (314) 416-9930 www.trailnet.org POWDER VALLEY CONSERVATION NATURE CENTER Ice skating Nov.–Mar., plus summer activities. Skate rental. Hours vary by season. Forest Park Lindell and Kingshighway Blvds. (314) 367-7465 stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forest park/steinberg.html SWING-A-ROUND FUN TOWN ‘‘I Three woodland trails on 112 acres. Nature center features exhibits, wildlife viewing area and gift shop. Closed Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. 11715 Cragwold Rd. (314) 301-1500 www.mdc.mo.gov/areas/cnc/powder QUAIL CREEK GOLF CLUB The year-round place for fun for all ages. Gokarts, kiddie karts, bumper boats, three minigolf courses, batting cages, 80 arcade games and great food. Group rates available with reservations. Hwy. 141 & Gravois Rd. (636) 349-7077 www.sarfun.com TRAILNET One of St. Louis’ finest 18-hole public facilities. Designed by Hale Irwin, a par-72 with four different tee placements. Provides natural streams, rolling hills and Bermuda fairways. 6022 Wells Rd. (314) 487-1988 www.quailcreekgolfclub.com ROCKWOODS RESERVATION Promoting active living through bicycle and pedestrian activities. Focus areas include bicycle rides and recreational events, programming to encourage the use of non-motorized transportation alternatives, community bicycle and pedestrian planning, public outreach and advocacy, and trail and greenway partnerships. Various trail locations (314) 416-9930 • (618) 874-8554 www.trailnet.org TROUT LODGE Offering 1,843 acres of rugged forest with springs and streams. Trails, picnic areas and education center with exhibits and classroom. Building is handicap accessible. 2751 Glencoe Rd. (636) 458-2236 www.mdc.mo.gov/areas/stlouis ROUTE 66 STATE PARK Activities include horseback riding, climbing towers, mini-golf, trap shooting, archery, arts and crafts, lake swimming/boating, 18-hole golf course and more. 13528 State Hwy. AA • Potosi (888) FUN-YMCA (314) 241-9622 www.troutlodge.org GEORGE WINTER PARK A 419-acre park with multi-use trails located on old Route 66. Museum features Route 66 memorabilia. Gift shop. Picnic areas. Boat ramp provides access to the Meramec River. FREE I-44 and Lewis Rd., exit 266 (800) 334-6946 (636) 938-7198 www.mostateparks.com/route66.htm (800) 916-0092 A 125-acre park along the Meramec River with boat launching facilities, fishing, trails, picnic sites and shelters. FREE 401 Allen Rd., south of Old Gravois Rd. (636) 343-6088 www.co.st-louis.mo.us/parks/winter.html t’s all about control,” says Christine Brewer, humbly referencing the extraordinary vocal skills that have won the American soprano international acclaim. Her recordings include arias from the grandest of the grand operas and one, titled Saint Louis Woman, takes a turn from the operatic to more bluesy, St. Louis-style renditions of beloved American standards. Something the Grammy Awardwinning songstress can’t control is her enthusiasm for her hometown stages at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra. “My career began in St. Louis,” says the southwestern Illinois native. “The Arch would welcome me each time I drove across the Mississippi River bridge to sing at the Symphony or Opera Theatre. Those wonderful venues served as both a training ground and catalyst for my career.” Christine offers up some tips to visitors seeking out St. Louis’ wideranging music scene. “Plan ahead,” she suggests. “Use the Internet to see what’s happening musically during the dates of your visit.” Hit the right note by clicking on the Events section of explorestlouis.com for a listing of concerts, touring Broadway musicals, dance performances and other entertainment taking place during the dates of your visit. “You don’t always need an admission ticket to hear great music,” Christine adds. “There are free concerts happening all around town in parks, at festivals and in night spots throughout the region.” The Official St. Louis Visitors Guide 63 http://www.stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks http://www.mostateparks.com/confluence.htm http://www.stlouisco.com/parks/LoneElk.html http://www.stlouisco.com/parks http://www.mostateparks.com http://stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forestpark/steinberg.html http://www.trailnet.org http://www.sarfun.com http://www.mdc.mo.gov/areas/cnc/powder http://www.quailcreekgolfclub.com http://www.trailnet.org http://www.explorestlouis.com http://www.mdc.mo.gov/areas/stlouis http://www.troutlodge.org http://www.mostateparks.com/route66.htm http://www.co.st-louis.mo.us/parks/winter.html

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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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