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Places
of Interest
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St. Louis’
state-of-the-art convention complex features group tours of the
70,000-seat Trans World Dome by reservation.
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The
Gateway Arch
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314-982-1410
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Designed by architect
Eero Saarinen in 1947, is the nation’s tallest monument at 630
feet. Dedicated in
1964, it provides a panoramic view of St. Louis form the observation
deck, accessible by tram.
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The
Museum of Westward Expansion
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314-982-1410
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Located
directly under the legs of the Arch, vividly recaptures the journey
of Lewis & Clark as they ventured across the wilderness.
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The
Old Cathedral
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314-231-3250
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(Basilica of St.
Louis) located just west of the Arch is the oldest cathedral west of
the Mississippi on the site of the log cabin church built by Laclede.
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The
Wainwright Building
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314-340-6800
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On 7th St.
was built in 1891 and is the world’s first skyscraper.
Still in use as a government center, the building has been
named a historic site.
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The
Old Courthouse
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314-425-4468
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Framed by the
silhouette of the Arch, was the sight of the original Dred Scott
case that made its way to the Supreme Court in 1857.
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Christ
Church Cathedral
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Is the oldest
Episcopal congregation west of the Mississippi River.
The Cathedral is on the National Register of Historic Places
and is a National Historic Landmark.
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The
Eugene Field House & Toy Museum
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314-421-4689
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Is the childhood home
of the famous author who wrote “Little Boy Blue” and “Wilden,
Blinken and Nod. “The large collection of antique toys brings out
the child in everyone.
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Faust
County Park
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636-532-7298
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Is the home of the
1819 house of Missouri’s second governor and a restored 1920’s
Dentzel carousel.
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Forest
Park
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314-535-0100
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Bounded by I-64,
Kingshighway, Lindell and Skinker is the site of the 1904 World’s
Fair. Historic
landmarks on the grounds include the Art Museum, Science Center,
Zoo, Jewel Box, History Museum and The Muny.
Sites may be reached by the Shuttle Bug.
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Missouri
History Museum
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314-746-4599
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(Missouri Historical
Society) in Forest Park is quickly becoming a major St. Louis
attraction since opening its salute to the 1904 World’s
Fair.
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The
Jewel Box
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314-531-0080
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Is a spectacular art
deco floral conservatory bursting with floral creations on the
ground of Forest Park.
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St.
Louis Zoo
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314-781-0900
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In Forest Park is one
of the most-respected zoos in the country.
Originally under the direction of Marlin Perkins of “Wild
Kingdom” fame, the Zoo is home to a new Primate House, Big Cat
Country, a Children’s Zoo, minitrain and more.
Best of all, admission is FREE!
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St.
Louis Science Center
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800-456-7572
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Provides an
incredible, hands on, interactive education experience for every age
with detailed displays and an OMNIMAX theater.
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Missouri
Botanical Gardens
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314-577-9400
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Is the oldest public
botanical garden in the nation.
Located on Shaw Avenue, just east of Kingshighway, it covers
79 acres and features unique and popular attractions including the
Japanese Gardens and the Climatron.
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The
St. Louis Cathedral
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314-533-0544
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Located on Lindell
Blvd. was built in 1914 and features a dome 22 stories high.
The cathedral is decorated with the largest array of mosaics
in any one building in the world.
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Grant’s
Farm
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314-843-1700
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Is much more than just
the log cabin where the great general planned his pre-presidential
strategy. It’s also a
natural animal preserve accessed by tram tours that culminate in a
beer garden flowing with hospitality only Anheuser-Busch can
provide.
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Jefferson
Barracks Historic Park
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314-544-5714
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Is devoted to military
history and recreation. Re-enactments
transport observers the time when Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant
served here.
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Meramec
Caverns
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800-676-6105
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In Stanton, Missouri
just one hour west of St. Louis is a national wonder with guided
tours, boat rides and canoe rentals.
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Museum
of Transportation
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314-965-7998
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In west St. Louis
county houses over 300 pieces including locomotives, passenger cars,
automobiles, streetcars, buses an aircraft.
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Soulard
Farmer’s Market
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314-622-4180
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Remains a staple of
downtown life since its founding in 1779.
Open on weekends, the open-air market includes 148 stalls
with farm fresh and imported produce, meats, fish, herbs, and
more.
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Tower
Grove Park
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314-771-2679
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Offers a rare glimpse
of what it was like to stroll through a Victorian-walking park.
Filled with ornate gazebos and statuary, the park created by
Henry Shaw in 1868 and is now a National Historic Landmark.
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Shaw
Arboretum
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636-451-3512
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45 minutes west of St.
Louis in Gray Summit, Missouri is a wonderful of nature walk through
forest, prairies and wildflower fields. Opens daily at 7 a.m.
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Kimmswick
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636-464-6464
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Located just 20
minutes from downtown St. Louis, awakens the past with an Apple
Butter festival in October and an annual candlelight tour in
December. The perfect
spot to shop for antiques.
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Laclede’s
Landing
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314-241-5860
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Located
on the banks of the Mississippi, is a charming reminder of what
commerce was like in Mark Twains’ day.
Old warehouses that once stored furs for trade now house some
of the hottest clubs and cool Blues including a Planet Hollywood
restaurant.
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The
St. Louis Art Museum
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314-721-0072
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Got its start as the
Fine Arts Palace of the 1904 World’s Fair.
Today it ran among the top ten art museums in the country,
featuring works from every period.
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Center
of Contemporary Arts (COCA)
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314-725-6555
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Is St. Louis’
premier visual and performing arts center with classes and
performances.
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Circus
Flora
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314-531-6273
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Was formed in 1985 as
a theater company specializing in ensemble one-ring circus.
The classical European-style circus makes it home under the
Big Top in Faust Park where no spectator is more than 40 feet from
the ring. A summer
favorite of adults and children, Circus Flora tours other cities
during the remainder of the year.
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Dance
St. Louis
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314-534-5000
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Features national and
international professional dance companies from American ballet
theatre to STOMP.
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Grand
Center Arts and Entertainment District
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314-533-1884
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On Grand Avenue is
home of the Sheldon Concert hall, the Symphony, Forum for
Contemporary Art, Black Rep, Circus Flora, Dance St. Louis,
Portfolio Gallery, Vaughn Cultural Center and the Fabulous Fox
Theater. Call for a
list of current attractions. For more information an
dip-to-the-minute listings for live theater in and around St. Louis,
write to League of St. Louis Theatres, P.O. Box 2938, St. Louis, MO
63130.
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Historyonics
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314-746-4445
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The Theatre-in
Residence at the Missouri Historical Society, is now in its 16th
season, bringing history to life on the main stage on South Skinker.
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Off
the Cuff
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314-963-8800
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Founded in London in
1984 and no based in St. Louis, offers audiences three distinct
theatrical experiences: Piwacket Theatre for Children; Mainstage;
and staged readings of new plays.
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Metro
Theater Company
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314-997-6777
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Is
an internationally recognized professional touring theater for young
people and families.
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Sheldon
Concert Hall
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314-533-9900
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Built in 1912 plays
hundreds of social and cultural events each year.
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St.
Louis Symphony Orchestra & Powell Symphony Hall
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314-534-1700
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Are the homes of the
award-winning Saint Louis Symphony.
Classical concerts, jazz chamber music, pop and family events
keep the music flowing.
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The
Fox Theatre
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314-534-1111
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Is a 1920 movie palace
that’s been meticulously restored to its original splendor.
Live music concerts and Broadway plays are regular features
at this entertainment treasure.
Theater tours are also available.
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Kiel
Center
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314-622-5400
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The 20,000-seat arena
is home to St. Louis Blues Hockey, Saint Louis University Billikens
basketball, Ambush soccer, and events ranging from ice shows and
circus acts to major rock concerts.
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The
Muny
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314-361-1900
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In Forest Park is the
largest outdoor musical theater in the United States and continues
to present summer programs in the 12,000 seat amphitheater.
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The
New theatre
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314-531-8330
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Presents challenging
contemporary American Theater and professional artists, outside the
mainstream.
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Opera
theatre of St. Louis
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314-961-0644
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In the Loreto-Hilton
Center in Webster University in one of the country’s most
respected opera companies.
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Florissant
Civic Center Theatre
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314-921-5678
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Presents a wide
variety of professionally staged productions including the St. Louis
Family Theatre Series.
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The
American Theatre
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636-962-4000
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In St. Charles offers
an intimate nightclub atmosphere and top-name entertainment.
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Westport
Playhouse
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314-878-3322
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Located in West Port
Plaza, is a theater-in-the-round featuring year-round musical
theater productions an comedy acts.
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Repertory
Theatre of St. Louis
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314-968-4925
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Offers the thrill of
live theater of two stages. Simply
fabulous events.
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Riverport
Amphitheater
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636-298-9944
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One mile west of
Highways 70 & 270 is the place to catch bands and music festival
action spring through fall.
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St.
Louis Black Repertory Company
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314-534-3807
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Features contemporary
works by African-American playwrights in the newly renovated
470-seat Grandel Theatre in Grand Center.
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Stages
St. Louis
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314-821-2407
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In downtown Kirkwood
has been producing acclaimed musical theatre production, in intimate
surroundings, since 1987.
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Ozark
Actors Theatre
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573-364-9523
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Located in Rolla,
Missouri only 10 minutes away from the St. James wine region of the
state, is the perfect addition to a weekend getaway. The Mainstage season is June-August.
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St.
Charles Family Arena
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The
family Arena’s fan-friendly, cushioned seats boast outstanding
sight lines and close proximity to the event floor.
Premium seating includes 44 luxury suites, 300 club seats
(for season sporting events), and 2 party suites.
No other building in the Midwest can offer the “luxury”
of locating suites just 16 rows from the action on the event floor!
Family Arena Event Hotline 636-896-4242; Administrative
Office 636-896-4200 and www.familyarena.com
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