Gateway Arch
Every year millions of visitors head for the Arch with one goal in
mind: a journey to the top. This is where you'll get a stunning glimpse of the
St. Louis region from a dizzying height of 630 feet. But how do you get to the
top? You take a tram ride from the south or north leg of the Arch.
On your way to
the top using the south leg, you'll return to an era in the 1800s when the St.
Louis riverfront was bustling with steamboats, fur traders, and merchants. On
your way to the top using the north leg, you'll be transported back to 1965
when construction workers wedged the last triangular Arch section into place.
Open 7 days a
week 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Adults - $8;
Children 13-16 - $5; Children 3-12 - $3
877.982.1410
Step
aboard a one-hour narrated cruise and your Captain will transport you back in
time when steamboats ruled the river. Frequent departures daily from the levee
below the Gateway Arch at 10:30, Noon, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30
Fares
$10.00 adults
$4.00 children (3 to 12 yrs)
Infants are free
From the front door of the Adam's Mark Hotel or The Old Spaghetti
Factory, step into one of our fine carriages and discover the quiet elegance of
horse-drawn transportation.
Your comfortable carriage offers you a charming view of historic
Laclede's Landing and the cobblestone riverfront with its variety of boats and
bridges, and of the magnificent Gateway Arch, symbol of America's westward
expansion. See also the Basilica of St. Louis IX, the Old Courthouse (of Dred
Scott fame), the beautifully restored Union Station, St. Louis Soldiers
Memorial, Busch Stadium and many other landmarks and famous attractions.
Downtown Rides 15 Min $25.00
1/2 Hour $45.00
1 hour $80.00
314-421-0325
The historic Campbell House Museum is one of the
best-preserved 19th century buildings in St. Louis and is the last remaining
vestige of the elegant neighborhood Lucas Place. From 1854 to 1938 the house
was the home of prominent 19th Century entrepreneur Robert Campbell and his
family. The museum opened in 1943 preserving not only the building, but the
Campbell collection of original furniture, objects, light fixtures and more
than 300,000 pages of family documents.
Campbell House is currently in the midst of a
complete restoration using historic documents and photos from the Campbell
family papers. Phase One was completed in 2001 at a cost of over $2 million.
This stage of the restoration corrected structural problems, installed new
mechanical systems and returned the building exterior to its 1880s appearance.
Phase Two, the interior decoration, started in 2002. This phase will accurately
recreate the Victorian interior of the Campbell House when it was one of the
centers of St. Louis society.
A visit to the Campbell House in 2003 represents a
once in a lifetime opportunity to see the historic restoration of the house in
progress and the discoveries made along the way.
The museum is located at the corner of 15th and
Locust streets in downtown St. Louis.
Museum hours through December 2003 are Wednesday
through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission is $4 per person, children 12 and under are free.
314-771-5828
The
Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
is one of only a handful of homes remaining that were built in the Greek
Revival style in St Louis. The home, built in three sections with the oldest
part dating from 1848, was originally built by Henri Chatillon, a native of the
Carondelet area of St. Louis and a hunter and guide for the American Fur
Company. Chatillon was immortalized in historian Francis Parkman Jr.'s 1849
bestseller "The Oregon Trail" after their adventures together in the
New Frontier. The DeMenil family purchased the home in 1856 and made two
additions, 1861-3 and 1875 that transformed the farmhouse into the mansion it
is today.
The museum is
open 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. The last tour of the day starts at 3:00
p.m. (Opened January by appointment only). Admission: $4, adults; $3, groups over 20 or AAA cardholders; $2 student
groups over age 12; $1, children under 12.
Your tour through the historic 100-acre plant in St. Louis,
Missouri, just 3 minutes from the Gateway Arch, will follow the journey of how
we create our great beers. You will also have the opportunity to visit the
Anheuser-Busch Clydesdale paddock and stable, the beechwood aging cellars, our
historic Brew House, the Bevo packaging plant, and everyone's favorite stop,
the Hospitality Room. Click on the picture to begin the journey of our great
beers.
June-Aug
Mon-Sat 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sun 11:30
a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Free admission, several attractions have separate fees.; open 8
a.m. – 7 p.m., parking $8 with limited street parking for free.
314-721-0072
The Saint Louis
Art Museum is situated in Forest Park, one of the largest urban parks in
the United States, just west of downtown St. Louis.
The museum is open Tuesday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and has
free admission. Some temporary displays
may have a charge.
314-843-1700
Grant’s Farm is a 281-acre wildlife preserve and historical site
located just south of the city of St. Louis and operated by Anheuser Busch,
Inc. The farm is home to hundred of
exotic animals from around the world.
The farm takes its name from our 18th president of the
United States of America, Ulysses S. Grant.
In the 1850’s, Ulysses S. Grant farmed a portion of the 281 acres. The land, which later became the ancestral
home of the Busch Family, today is preserved as a living symbol of the family’s
love for animals and Anheuser-Busch’s commitment to wildlife conservation and
preservation.
The park is open Tuesday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Admission is free with a $5 parking
fee.
St. Louis Union Station
St. Louis Union Station, once the largest and busiest passenger
rail terminal in the world, is now one of America's great marketplaces. Union
Station first opened in 1894, but ceased operation as an active train terminal
in 1978. Union Station reopened in August of 1985 as the largest adaptive
re-use project in the United States.
Today, this 109-year-old National Historic Landmark of unmatched beauty and
elegance has been dramatically restored and redeveloped as a dynamic mixed-use
project that includes great shopping, delicious dining and fabulous entertainment.
St. Louis Union Station houses a 539 room Hyatt Regency Hotel, luxury offices, a lake, four active train
tracks and a plaza for festivals, concerts and other special events. The
century-old St. Louis Union Station boasts a unique and colorful history as well as a bright future. St.
Louis Union Station is truly a shopper's delight with over 90 shops and
restaurants to choose from. An important part of the Station's special appeal
is the variety of unique retail shops, offering everything from fine fashions
to one-of-a-kind gifts.
Missouri Botanical Gardens
314-577-9400
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Admission is $7 for ages 13-64.
Narrated trams circle the grounds with stops at various locations,
weather permitting, and visitors may reboard a later tram. Tram tickets are $3
per person (free for children 2 and under).
Free public tours at 1 p.m. daily.
Along
Highway 94, wineries perch on river bluffs overlooking the site where Daniel
Boone once lived. To see the famous pioneer's home, stop in at Historic
Boonesfield Village (www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/7109), (636)
798-2005, near the town of Defiance. In Augusta, sit back and enjoy the view at
the Mount Pleasant Winery (www.mountpleasant.com), (800)
467-WINE or (636) 482-WINE, located on top of a beautiful terrace high above
the river valley.
Sample
wines, listen to live music and nibble on snacks from the winery's bistro.
Bikers and hikers will enjoy the area's KATY Trail (www.mostateparks.com/katytrail.htm), a former
railroad right-of-way converted into a scenic path through the valley.
In
the picturesque town of Hermann, Missouri's German heritage is
celebrated with Old World enthusiasm. Visit the Stone Hill Winery (www.stonehillwinery.com),
(573) 486-2120 or (800) 909-WINE, where visitors are welcome for tours,
tastings, just-for-fun grape stomping, food and music throughout the year.
In
the heart of Missouri Wine Country, the charming town of Washington
offers restaurants, gift shops and galleries along the river where visitors can
shop, dine and relax before heading back to St. Louis.
From
St. Louis, take I-70 west to Hwy. 19 south into Hermann (70 miles). Travel back
to St. Louis along scenic highways 94 or 100 which lead through the towns of
Missouri's Wine Country. For more information, contact the Missouri Weinstrasse
Association (888) 667-9463. For more information on Washington, MO, dial (888)
792-7466 or (636) 239-7575, or visit www.washmo.org.
Historic
St. Charles
Located
just 30 minutes west of downtown St. Louis, this charming community on the
Missouri River was founded in 1769 and served as the state's first capital.
Explore South Main Street where more than 100 shops, restaurants and
cafes welcome visitors to the beautifully preserved historic district. The
Frenchtown area, known for its antique shopping, has 58 historic buildings of
French Colonial and German architecture. Visit the Lewis & Clark Center (www.lewisandclarkcenter.org) to learn
more about the famous explorers or try your luck aboard the expanded Ameristar
Casino (www.ameristarcasinos.com). The First
Missouri State Capitol (www.mostateparks.com/firstcapitol.htm) building
and the Shrine of St. Phillipine Duchesne also are open for tours.
For
more information, contact the Greater St. Charles Convention & Visitors
Bureau at (636) 946-7776 or (800) 366-2427 or visit www.historicstcharles.com. From St. Louis, take I-70
west to the Fifth Street exit.
Kimmswick
Located
south on I-55 just 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis, the tiny river town of Kimmswick
was founded in 1859 by German immigrants. Today the community is a living
museum stocked with homemade crafts, antiques, historic architecture and simple
charms. Browse through specialty shops and enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of
the town's famous restaurants known throughout the region for hearty Midwestern
cuisine and tempting baked goods. Shops are open year-round and are closed only
on Mondays.
For
more information, contact the Historic Kimmswick Visitor Center at (636)
464-6464.