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St Louis [1] is a major mid-western city in Missouri filled with culture. The Gateway Arch, the world's tallest monument, forms a triumphant city skyline. St. Louis planners have created an aesthetically beautiful city with green space at the street level. An open mall leads up to the historic court houses facing the Gateway Arch surrounded by reflecting pools.
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- Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 4431 Lindell Blvd. (at Newstead Avenue in the Central West End neighborhood), +1 314 373-8200 [9] - Open 7AM-7PM. This Roman Catholic church contains the most mosaic art in one site in the world--83,000 square feet, installed by a family of artists who used more than 41 million tiles with more than 7,000 colors.
- Eads Bridge - This bridge was the first to cross the Mississippi and represents one of the greatest engineering achievements of its time. This overlooked landmark is worth checking out for the Eiffel Tower-like iron lattice that still holds up cars and the Metro-link to this day.
- Old Courthouse, downtown [10] It is the site of the Dred Scott case.
- Forest Park [11] - Is one of the nation's largest city parks with 1,293 acres, open to the public for golf, tennis, baseball, bicycling, boating, fishing, handball, ice skating, roller blading, jogging, cricket, rugby and more. The park is also home to the St. Louis Science Center, the art museum, the zoo, and a history museum. Forest Park is really at the heart of St. Louis. It was also the site of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase World's Fair, which lays fame to serving the first hot dogs, hamburgers, and ice cream cones.
- The Gateway Arch, Riverfront, +1 877-982-1410, [12] - Daily 9AM-6PM, (Summer 8AM-10PM). Designed by Eero Saarinen, it's the world's tallest national monument, built to be a symbolic gateway to the west. The icon of the city, the Arch is located in the Jefferson Expansion National Memorial Park by the Riverfront. You can ride a unique elevator - essentially it's a cross between a cable railway and a ferris wheel - up to the top. There is also an innovative historical museum under the Arch. Don't miss the movie, "Monument to the Dream," about the building of the Arch--it is an exceptionally well-made and memorable tribute to how a vision was made tangible. The Arch was designed as a parabola scaled from 21 inches of string held 7 inches apart. Its foundation is anchored 60 feet underground.
- Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Rd, (314) 842-3298 ext. 245, [13]
- Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Boulevard, +1 314 577-9400, +1 800-642-8842 [14] - A place of serenity, beauty, and fun amid the bustle of the city, the Missouri Botanical Garden is open every day except Christmas Day (Dec 25). Stroll the grounds, explore the home gardening resources, or enjoy one of the many events throughout the year. This is a "must see."
- The Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, +1 314 781-0900 [15] - Daily 9AM-5PM. Recognized as one of the top five zoos in the nation. The zoo has both indoor and outdoor exhibits as well as a children petting zoo. There are several centers for in depth exploration and learning. Free.
- The Wainwright Building, 705 Chestnut Street [16] - Designed by Louis Sullivan and built in 1890, it is one of the first skyscrapers.
- Cahokia Mounds, 30 Ramey Street, Collinsville, IL 62234 [17] - located just across the river in Illinois, this is the site of the largest pre-Columbian city north of Mexico and has been designated an official UNESCO World Heritage site.
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- The Central West End, [34]. Another lively neighborhood in St. Louis. The central west end features many local favorite restaurants, late night bars, and all night coffee shops with free wi-fi.
- Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration. The entire day is a major event in St. Louis under the Arch with concerts and festivities.
- Lacledes Landing, [35]. Just north of the Arch, and the second oldest neighborhood after Soulard, "the Landing" is what amounts to St. Louis' old town. You are likely to enjoy the cobblestone streets and the shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
- Soulard Market, [36]. Although strangely named ("un soulard " means "a drunk" in French.), the Soulard neighborhood, covering the waterfront for several miles south of the Arch, is the oldest in St. Louis. The Georgian (or should that be Louis XVI?) style houses surround a central farmer's market which supplies the city's supermarkets and restaurants with local produce. Individuals are welcome to stop in and shop as well. There are a number of bars and restaurants in the neighborhood as well.
- St. Louis Blues Hockey (NHL) [37].
- St. Louis Cardinals Baseball (MLB), Busch Stadium, 420 South 8th Street, [38]. The 2006 World Series champions.
- St. Louis Rams Football (NFL), [39].
- St. Louis Union Station, 1820 Market St., +1 314 421-6655 .[40]. This 110-year-old National Historic Landmark has been restored and redeveloped as a dynamic mixed-use project that includes great shopping, dining and entertainment. For history buffs, this is where the classic photo of Harry Truman holding the incorrect "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN" newspaper was taken.
- The University City Loop, Delmar Blvd., [41]. Straddles the city limits and University City. A good place to visit if you are in St. Louis. This is the area known as the Loop home to rapper Nelly and a frequented spot by St. Louisian Chuck Berry. You can shop, listen to live music, enjoy a good restaurant, or watch a movie at one of over 120 eclectic spots. Many restaurants feature outdoor dining to take in the bustling street scene.
- Veiled Prophet Parade, [42]. July 1.
- West Port Plaza, [43]. Over 18 restaurants, bars and entertainment spots.
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- Barbequed Pork Steaks, St. Louis Style Boston Butt sliced into steaks, basted with Maull's Barbecue sauce.
- Gooey butter Cake, a type of coffee cake with a bottom layer of buttery yellow cake and a top layer of either egg and cream cheese, or butter and sugar.
- Gus's Pretzels, great hot LARGE pretzels about 1' long and 1" diameter!
- Maull's Barbecue Sauce, a spicy, semi-sweet tomato-based sauce unusual for containing pepper pulp and anchovies. Eight varieties.
- Provel Cheese, a soft, white processed cheese made from cheddar, swiss and provolone.
- St. Louis Style Pizza, made with Provel cheese on a super thin crust.
- Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
- Toasted Ravioli, or really, breaded and deep-fried.
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