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Introduction
St. Louis experienced a population boom during the late 1800s when German and Italian immigrants settled in large numbers, and thanks to the work of several visionary thinkers, the city became home to the first concrete stadium (Francis Field... Continue reading »
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History
St. Louis stood as a gateway to the west long before the famed Gateway Arch (The) was erected, before Six Flags flew over St. Louis and before Anheuser-Busch Brewery brewed its first beer. French explorers Marquette and Joliet discovered the... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
St. Louis boasts a variety of places to stay, from luxury hotels and bed and breakfasts to modestly priced inns. As hotels tend to be located near major business districts, you'll find the largest concentration of lodgings in the downtown are... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
St. Louis, which began experiencing an influx of immigrants from Europe in the mid-1800s, offers a variety of fine ethnic fare, including some of the best traditional Italian cuisine on this side of the Atlantic. While St. Louis may not be as... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
St. Louis is a vibrant Midwestern city that is always on the move. The city's people work hard, and they take their leisure time just as seriously. Devoted fans pack the sports arenas, eating hot dogs on warm summer days and sipping hot choco... Continue reading »
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Tours
Numerous explorers from days past, including the famed duo of Lewis and Clark, launched westward expeditions from the shores of this gateway city. Years later, St. Louis remains a great place to stage a touring excursion, whether you are a hi... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There Air Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) +1 314 426 8000 http://www.lambert-stlouis.com STL is located just outside the city limits and houses the following airlines: Air Canada (+1 800 776 3000/ http://www... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
St. Louis State: Missouri Country: United States St. Louis by the Numbers: Population: 2,603,607 Elevation: 535 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 37.1 inches Average Annual Snowfall: 19.8 inches Average January Temperatur... Continue reading »
St Louis Travel Experiences
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Gateway to the West
We left Cameron, Missouri yesterday and traveled East across the state towards St. Louis. The drive took place on back roads, and when we... Continue reading »
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St. Louis
We got into St. Louis just in time to see the Cardinals beat out the rival Cubs. An enthusiastic crowd and a grand slam made it pre... Continue reading »
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New Bush Stadium
My trip home for Easter included a baseball game at the new Bush Stadium, courtesy of Patrick. We sat in the bleachers, right next t... Continue reading »
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Third game, Cardinals vs. Phillies
Third game, Cardinals vs. PhilliesSt. Louis (or at least the parts we were in) is a very nice city. My favorite part about all thes... Continue reading »
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Chicago to St Louis
Day 1 - Chicago to BloomingtonWell we arrived in Chicago and found ourselves at the wonderful Econo Lodge - outside of the city, aw... Continue reading »
Popular St Louis Hotels
- Westin St. Louis
- Drury Inn Union Station
- Hilton St. Louis Downtown
- Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis
- Renaissance St Louis Airport Hotel
- Residence Inn by Marriott St Louis Westport
- Marriott Saint Louis West
- Courtyard by Marriott Saint Louis Maryville
- Hilton St. Louis At The Ballpark
- Holiday Inn Express Jefferson
