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    Introduction

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    Established as a French trading post in 1764, St. Louis served as a gateway to the west after the Louisiana Purchase and as a major port for steamboats traveling the Mississippi. Today the city's landmark is the soaring, shining steel Gateway... Continue reading »

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    The best for kids

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    St. Louis is a children's town, with more than enough to keep them amused, much of it absolutely free (though there is generally a charge for parking). The top-rated St. Louis Zoo, Forest Park (tel. 314/781-0900; www.stlzoo.org), with its Big... Continue reading »

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    Planning a trip

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Getting There By Plane -- Flights arrive at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (tel. 314/426-8000; www.lambert-stlouis.com), about 20 minutes northwest of downtown. The MetroLink light rail (tel. 314/231-2345) connects the airport wit... Continue reading »