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 World's largest brewery |
13th St and Lynch St St. Louis, MO 63118 United States +1 314 577 2333 / +1 314 577 2626 (tours) http://www.budweisertours.com/ |
What do horses, dogs and beer have in common? Find out while touring the grounds, brewery and stables here, and while sampling the beer in the hospitality room. Since its creation in 1855, the brewery has developed into a major landmark and is home to the famous Budweiser Clydesdales. Daily tours leave about every 15 minutes. A souvenir shop offers a wide range of apparel and other items adorned with the Anheuser-Busch logo. This is a popular attraction but it is not overcrowded. Best of all, parking and tours are free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Largest Mosaic Collection in the World |
4431 Lindell Blvd St. Louis, MO 63108 United States +1 314 373 8240 http://www.cathedralstl.org |
Romanesque architecture is what you will first see when you arrive at the seat of the Catholic archdiocese in St. Louis, but it is the interior- with its Byzantine styling and a mosaic collection that is said to be the world's largest- that is truly inspiring. More than 41,000,000 pieces of glass tesserae illustrate numerous religious stories. The life story of French king St. Louis IX, the city's namesake, is life story told in mosaic on the walls of the portico. Choir concerts are scheduled throughout the year, and choral programs and organ recitals are presented most Sunday afternoons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of the St. Louis Rams |
701 Convention Plaza St. Louis, MO 63101 United States +1 314 342 5201 / +1 314 342 5042 http://www.edwardjonesdome.org/ |
Built circa 1995, this landmark is located in the heart of Downtown St. Louis, seating more than 70,000 people for sporting events, concerts and conventions. Although the dome is young, it has been a host to many personalities and groups, such as the Backstreet Boys, Aerosmith, the Pope and the St. Louis Rams. Tickets can be purchased by telephone, through the dome's Web site or at the box office. Parking around and near the dome is plentiful, and most spots are within easy walking distance. MetroLink may be the best way to get there. There are concession vendors and onsite novelty sales. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Natural beauty in an urban setting |
5595 Grand Drive St. Louis, MO 63112 United States +1 314 367 7275 http://www.forestparkforever.org/ |
Born in the Civil War era (1879) and site of the 1904 World's Fair, this park attracts history lovers from around the world. Memories abound in this urban park, which hosts reunions and many other events year-round. Not much is sweeter than walking barefoot in the grass on the beautiful grounds, picnicking by the stream or seeing the 40-foot turtle. Browse displays, historical artifacts and art collections. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The golden age of movie theaters |
527 North Grand Blvd St. Louis, MO 63103 United States +1 314 534 1678 / +1 800 293 5949 http://www.fabulousfox.com/ |
Originally opened as a movie theater in 1929, the Fox cost USD6-million, an incredible sum at a time when movie tickets cost 35 cents. The theater was restored to its original glory in 1981. View the wall of famous signatures, the 2,000-pound chandelier in the auditorium and the gilded throne chairs in the lobby. Tours are conducted Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30am. Thursday and Saturday tours include entertainment by Stan Kann on the world-famous Wurlitzer organ. Broadway hits such as "Phantom of the Opera," along with famous comedians and musicians have been featured here in recent performances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tallest man-made monument in the world |
707 North First St St. Louis, MO 63102 United States +1 877 982 1410 http://www.stlouisarch.com/ |
The Arch has been a popular tourist attraction since its completion in October 1965. Designed to last 1,000 years, it reaches 630 feet in height; on a clear day, you can see for about 30 miles from atop the structure. Groups of 20 or more can take a guided tour of the landmark. The tour includes a documentary film on the building of the Arch, a visit to the Museum of Westward Expansion and a trip to the Old Courthouse, which is famous for hosting the legendary Dred Scott Trial. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Education through entertainment |
10501 Gravois Road St. Louis, MO 63123 United States +1 314 843 1700 http://www.grantsfarm.com/ |
In the 1850s, Ulysses S. Grant began farming this land, which is now a tourist attraction and a home to many exotic and endangered animals. This farm offers visitors many activities, from touring the land and seeing the animals to attending the shows and dining or browsing for souvenirs in the gift shop. Anheuser-Busch owns the farm, which is home to the Clydesdale stables, a herd of deer and other animals. Grant's Station and Grant's Cabin are two of the major attractions on the tour. Admission is free, although parking is USD5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fit for royalty |
One St. Louis Union Station St. Louis, MO 63103 United States +1 314 231 1234 http://www.stlouis.hyatt.com/ |
Architectural grandeur and posh luxury are clearly evident at this hotel. Checking-in is an experience, as visitors marvel at the detailed lobby known as the Grand Hall. The arch located at the main entrance of the hotel is famed for its ability to echo whispers. The Hyatt also has an impressive and knowledgeable staff that goes out of its way to ensure visitors a comfortable stay. The hotel is connected to the heart of St. Louis Union Station, which makes shopping and dining as easy as walking out the door. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A showcase for Victorian architecture |
Missouri St at Park Ave St. Louis, MO 63104 United States |
An old neighborhood just to the Southwest of Downtown St. Louis, Lafayette Square was once among the wealthiest and most fashionable of St. Louis' neighborhoods, its large villas drawing the wealthy out from the downtown center. Lafayette Park, the last remaining of the old French common fields, was named after the Marquis de Lafayette, who visited St. Louis in 1825. After being badly damaged by a tornado in 1896, the neighborhood went into a long decline. By the time of the Depression, most of the grand homes had become rooming houses. Today, the renovation that began in the 1960's is almost complete, as a walk around the old Victorian neighborhood will attest. Don't miss the beautiful pond and Revolutionary War-era cannons in the park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun for Everyone |
13th and Locust St. Louis, MO 63103 United States http://stlouis.missouri.org/ci... |
In 1857, Judge John Lucas signed the deed on this park, unbeknownst that it would one day become such a widely appreciated landmark. Situated in the downtown area, the Lucas Garden Park offers solitude to those seeking quiet time as well as fun for parents taking their children out to play. Located behind the old library, this park exhibits a fountain that flows with babbling sounds and a playground that entices the shyest child to join in the fun. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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St. Louis history on display |
11 North Fourth St St. Louis, MO 63102 United States +1 314 655 1600 |
The exhibits at the Old Courthouse, most of which are actual models or historic items rather than mere text or photographs, date back to 1764, at which time the St. Louis region was a French fur trading port. Other exhibits come from eras ranging from colonial times on up to the 20th century. The Old Courthouse served as an actual courthouse from the mid-19th century up until 1930. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Upscale elegance |
15 N Central Ave St. Louis, MO 63105 United States +1 314 725 6588 http://www.portabellarestauran... |
An upscale restaurant in the heart of Clayton, Portabella concentrates on exquisite food without the pretentious service. The atmosphere is white tablecloth posh, but casual at the same time. For appetizers, the flash-fried calamari is superb. Seafood entrées are prominent on the menu, including a fine Sea Bass with a portobello mushroom sauce and a delicious roasted Monkfish. Italian cuisine is also featured, notably a variety of the chef's own pasta dishes. For dessert, try the tiramisu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sports, Big Bird, Mickey Mouse and more |
1401 Clark Ave St. Louis, MO 63103 United States +1 314 622 5435 / +1 314 421 4400 http://www.savviscenter.net/ |
This is one place that offers a little something for everyone. Sports fans and fun seekers must visit this glass and steel monstrosity of a building. Events include Sesame Street shows and ice skating events with Mickey Mouse and friends. This venue is the home of the St. Louis University Billikens basketball team and the St. Louis Blues NHL hockey team, and it also features the St. Louis Ambush indoor soccer club games. Hate crowded events? Take comfort in knowing that the center has 20,000 seats. More than 200 events are held here each year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than just a concert hall |
3648 Washington Blvd St. Louis, MO 63108 United States +1 314 533 9900 http://www.sheldonconcerthall.... |
Designed in 1904 by Louis Spiering, this historic landmark hosts more than 300 events each year. It opened in 1912 and has since featured such speakers as Dwight Eisenhower and Albert Einstein. The building can seat up to 711 people and hosts a variety of concerts each year. In 1998, it expanded to 6,000 square feet. One of the area's most loved tourist spots and event-hosting spaces, it is available for parties, business and organizational functions; it also features local and historical exhibits. Tickets are sold through MetroTix. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Restored Catholic church downtown |
1220 N 11th St St. Louis, MO 63106 United States +1 314 231 9407 http://www.shrineofstjoseph.org/ |
An enormous Catholic church on the edge of the downtown business district, St. Joseph's Shrine dates back to the 1840s, when ethnic churches—primarily German, Polish, Italian and Irish ones—ministered to and schooled new immigrants. After a Vatican-authenticated miracle occurred there in 1864, the church was greatly enlarged in 1866 and then again in 1881, at which time its Baroque facade and twin towers were added. In the 1960s and 1970s, when the neighborhood had long since given way to commercial development, the underused church was almost demolished. A local group spearheaded a drive to save and restore the massive church, spending well over $1 million in the process. Tours are offered every week after the 11am Sunday service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A country home in the midst of the city |
4344 Shaw Ave (at Tower Grove Avenue) St. Louis, MO 63110 United States +1 314 577 5100 |
Tower Grove House, the country home of 19th-century St. Louis merchant Henry Shaw, was built in 1849 on the grounds of his estate, which by 1857 he would open to the public as the Missouri Botanical Garden. The house itself, an Italianate villa with a marvelous spice garden and maze in the rear, has the type of lavish Victorian decor you might expect from such a wealthy, successful businessman. Though the house is one of the garden's most interesting features, most visitors pass it by. Also, be sure not to miss Shaw's mausoleum in the ivy-covered grounds in front of the house. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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