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Bigfoot 4x4 6311 North Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63042, 314-731-2822, You can explore the world of "The Original Monster Truck®" where it all started, at BIGFOOT 4x4 Inc., the "Home of BIGFOOT," in St. Louis Missouri.
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Bissell Mansion Dinner Theatre 4426 Randall Place, St. Louis, MO 63107, 314-533-9830, 800-690-9838, This historic 1820's home is one of the oldest in St. Louis. It is host to St. Louis's original participatory comedy/mystery dinner theater. A four-course dinner is served throughout the performance. more...  |
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Family Fun Center 7748 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO 63119, 314-961-0233, Arcade, bumper boats, mini-golf, go-karts, batting cages and pizzeria are available at this center. Family fun party rooms are available.  |
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Grant's Farm 10501 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123, 314-843-1700, Operated by Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Grant's Farm is the 281-acre ancestral home of the Busch family. Today this wildlife preserve, considered by Zagat Survey as one of best family attractions nationwide, includes more than 1,000 animals representing more than 100 different species from six continents at Deer Park, educational and entertaining animal shows in the Tier Garten, the Budweiser Clydesdale Stables, the Busch family's world-renowned carriage collection and stables, and the historic, circa 1855, home of Ulysses S. Grant. more...  |
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Lemp Mansion Theatre 3322 De Menil Place, St. Louis, MO 63118, 314-664-8024, Totally interactive, murder-comedy, mystery dinner theatre. Show revolves around a four-course meal.  |
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Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum 516 South Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122, 314-822-8900, This nationally acclaimed children's museum houses over 100 hands-on educational exhibits for children of all ages. Exhibits include a Children's Village and a three-story slide. more...  |
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Murders, Games & More 7355 Idamor Lane, St. Louis, MO 63123, 314-849-1250, Interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre productions presented at various locations and available for corporate, conventions and private parties.
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NASCAR SpeedPark 5555 St Louis Mills Boulevard, Entry 4, St. Louis, MO 63042, 314-227-5600, Race-themed amusement park offering family fun year round. NASCAR SpeedPark’s combination of rides, attractions, and entertainment provides full-throttle fun from start to finish.
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Old Chain of Rocks Bridge & Trail S. of Intersection of Hwy 270, St. Louis, MO 63125, 314-416-9930, Worlds longest bicycle and pedistrian bridge. |
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Six Flags St. Louis I-44 & Allenton/Six Flags Road, St. Louis, MO 63025, Eureka, MO, 314-938-5300, 5 roller coasters, perfect vacation for the whole family. Season Apr-Oct. |
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Swing-A-Round Fun Town 335 Skinker Lane, St. Louis, MO 63026, 636-349-7077, Fun for the whole family is available at this amusement center that features go-carts, bumper boats, two miniature golf courses, batting cages, and a huge arcade. more...  |
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Worldways Children's Museum 15479 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63131, 636-207-7405, A variety of hands-on travel adventures for children are available at this museum where children can cross the Pacific Ocean to the Philippines, tunnel to the center of the earth, or cross the border into Mexico. more... |
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Casino Queen 200 South Front Street, St. Louis, MO 62201, 618-874-5000, Magnificent four story casino that resembles a 19th century side-wheel riverboat with features including an abundance of slot machines and table games, as well as, four restaurants and an RV park. more... |
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Harrahs St. Louis 777 Casino Center Drive, St. Louis, MO 63043, 314-770-8100, The ultimate in total entertainment. Featuring two spacious, Vegas-style casinos. There are 1,200 slots, plus all your favorite table games. It's Vegas action in a Mardi Gras atmosphere |
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President Casino, The 800 North First Street, St. Louis, MO 63102, Located on the Riverfront, 314-622-3000, 800-772-3647, Built in 1907, this casino features a wide variety of slot machines, video poker, live poker, and table games including blackjack, craps, and roulette. Two restaurants are also on site. Downtown hotel shuttle and valet parking are available. more...  |
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Campbell House Museum (circa 1851) 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63103, 314-421-0325, One-of-a-kind three-story townhouse that is filled with original Victorian furnishings and decorative arts including classic Rococo-Revival Victorian portraits, gold-leaf frames, faux-grained woodwork, and furniture. A carriage house, gazebo, and rose garden are also on the property. more...  |
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Carondelet Historic Center 6303 Michigan Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63111, 314-481-6303, A center to preserve the rich heritage of Carondelet. It houses historical papers, books, furniture, trophies, and many other items collected over the years. more...  |
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Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis (circa 1907) Lindell Boulevard at Newstead Avenue, 314-373-8240, The largest mosaic collection in the world is located in this beautiful historic church. The mosaic covers 83,000 square feet, contains 41.5 million pieces of glass tesserae, and was created by 20 different artists. A gift shop is also on site that carries books and postcards that provide detailed information on the history of the church. |
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Eugene Field House and St. Louis Toy Museum (circa Early 1800's) 634 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102, 314-421-4689, Beautiful and historic home that was the childhood home of Eugene Field, the children's poet, and his father Roswell Field, the lawyer for Dred Scott. A large collection of toys are on display all year at this house and special exhibits are held throughout the year. more...  |
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Martin Franklin Hanley House 7600 Westmoreland, St. Louis, MO 63105, 314-746-0427, This historic home is a wonderful place to tour, offering interesting architecture and period furnishings.  |
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Old Cathedral 209 Walnut Street, St. Louis, MO 63102, 314-231-3250, Saturday Mass at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday Masses at 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, and 5:00 p.m. Weekday Masses are also held. more...  |
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Old Courthouse (circa 1828) 11 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, MO 63102, 314-655-1700, The scene of the Dred Scott trial, this majestic courthouse is one of the most prominent architectural landmarks in St. Louis and features numerous permanent historical exhibits. The trial for women's right to vote was also held at this courthouse. more...  |
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Sappington House Museum (circa 1808) 1015 South Sappington Road, St. Louis, MO 63126, 314-822-8171, Oldest known brick house in St. Louis Country. It still contains authentic furnishings, a library of Americana, gift shop and restaurant.  |
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Bellefontaine & Calvary Cemeteries 4947 West Florissant, St. Louis, MO 63115, 314-381-0750, Grave sites of explorer William Clark, Dred Scott, General Sherman and playwright Tennessee Williams.  |
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Christ Church (Episcopal) Cathedral (circa 1867) 1210 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63103, 314-231-3454, Striking example of English Gothic. more...  |
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Concordia Historical Institute 801 DeMun Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63105, 314-505-7900, This institute is the home of the world's largest collection of artifacts.  |
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Gateway Arch Jefferson National Expansion Memorial St. Louis Riverfront, 314-655-1700, 800-878-7411, The nation's tallest manmade monument, this monument is 630 feet and features a tram ride to the top. A giant screen movie featuring a documentary film on the building of the Arch is on site, as well as, a museum and gift shop. more... |
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Greater Ville Monument Corner of Martin Luther King & Sarah Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63113, 314-534-8015, One of St. Louis' most historic neighborhoods. |
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Scott Joplin House State Historic Site 2658 Delmar, St. Louis, MO 63103, 314-340-5790, This house was home to Scott Joplin, a black musical genius, and his bride. The building also has museum exhibits interpreting Joplin's life and work, and St. Louis during the ragtime era. The new Rosebud Cafe, a reconstructed structure that recreates a local turn-of-the-century bar and gaming club, is available to rent for gatherings.  |
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Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site 7400 Grant Road, St. Louis, MO 63123, 314-842-3298, Site includes historic structures and a Visitor Center with exhibits.  |
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American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog 1721 South Mason Road, St. Louis, MO 63131, 314-821-3647, Devoted to man's best friend, this fine arts museum features an array of displays including paintings and artifacts from throughout the ages. A gift shop and library are on site. more...  |
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Black World History Wax Museum 2505 St. Louis Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63106, 314-241-7057, The first black history wax museum in the Midwest and one of only two of its kind in the United States, the Black World History Wax Museum features displays and exhibitions of African Americans with a connection to Missouri.  |
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Chatillon DeMenil House Museum 3352 DeMenil Place, St. Louis, MO 63118, 314-771-5828, Visit this beautiful Greek Revival Mansion with a charming cafe located in the original carriage house, open for lunch and private parties. There is a great gift shop onsite.  |
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City Museum 701 North 15th Street, St. Louis, MO 63103, 314-231-2489, "Where the imagination runs wild," the must-see City Museum is an exciting, one-of-a-kind museum for children and adults that features displays and exhibits on art, science and history. more...  |
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Contemporary Art Museum 3540 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103, 314-535-4660, One of the Midwest's leading contemporary art museums, this museum features six to eight critically acclaimed exhibitions each year and offers a variety of educational programs and public discussions. more... |
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Coyote's Paw Gallery 6388 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63130, 314-721-7576, Fine arts and crafts from Africa and Asia are on display at Coyote's Paw Gallery.  |
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Craft Alliance Gallery 6640 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63130, 314-725-1177, Created by six local craftspeople, this visual arts gallery features functional and sculptural contemporary arts by regional and national artists in clay, metal, fiber, wood, and glass. Instructional classes by professional artists are available. more...  |
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Eugene Field House and St. Louis Toy Museum 634 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102, 314-421-4689, Birthplace and childhood home of Eugene Field, "The Children's Poet." Home of Roswell Martin Field, the lawyer for Dred Scott. It is also a toy museum.  |
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Golden Eagle River Museum Bee Tree Park on the Mississippi River, St. Louis, MO 63129, 314-846-9073, Step back to the golden age of the riverboat. This museum offers displays that recount of the exciting and historical stories of the river. |
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Holocaust Museum & Learning Center 12 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146, 314-432-0020, A 5,000 square foot exhibition that provides a history of the Holocaust It contains photographs, articles, and audiovisual displays. A comprehensive video library with over 500 titles is also on site. more...  |
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International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame 111 Stadium Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63102, 314-231-6340, Over 5,000 years of bowling history is displayed at this museum, in conjunction with more than a century of St. Louis baseball history. more...  |
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Jasper's Antique Radio Museum 2022 Cherokee Street, St. Louis, MO 63118, 314-421-8313, This museum is dedicated to the preservation of Radio History with over 10,000 radios on display, from the early Crystal Sets and Bakelites to the modern plastics, and novelty radios.  |
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Laclede's Landing Wax Museum 720 North Second Street, St. Louis, MO 63102, 314-241-1155, One-hundred fifty of the finest made wax figures created in London, England from beeswax, human hair from Italy and hand-blown glass eyes from Germany. Fun for the entire family.  |
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Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis 4746 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63116, 314-832-7790, You'll see a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits at this museum featuring dolls, dollhouses, vignettes, furniture, and roomboxes. A gift shop and library are on site. more...  |
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Missouri Historical Society Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Park, 314-746-4599, Founded in 1866, this museum is dedicated to St. Louis history and provides a variety of exhibits and artifacts including a permanent exhibit that spans three interactive galleries. A restaurant is on site. more... |
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Missouri History Museum Lindell and DeBaliviere, St. Louis, MO 63112, Located in Forest Park, 314-746-4599, Operated by the Missouri Historical Society, the Missouri History Museum's galleries consist of permanent and changing exhibits pertaining to St. Louis and Missouri. Meriwether's, situated on the top floor of the Emerson Center, has been featured on the Food Network's "Best of Museum Restaurants." more...  |
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Museum of Contemporary Religious Art 3700 West Pine Pedestrian Mall, St. Louis, MO 63103, 314-977-7170, Located in a spacious former chapel, this museum is the first of interfaith contemporary art in the world and features a variety of permanent and changing exhibits by local, regional, and national artists. |
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Museum of Transportation 3015 Barrett Station Road, St. Louis, MO 63122, 314-965-7998, More than 300 pieces including locomotives, passenger cars, automobiles, streetcars, buses and aircraft. more...  |
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Museum of Westward Expansion 11 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, MO 63102, 314-655-1700, The Museum of Westward Expansion preserves some of the rarest artifacts from the days of Lewis and Clark. Through these exciting exhibits, you can explore the world of the American Indians and the 19th century pioneers who helped shape the history of the American West. |
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Old Cathedral Museum 209 Walnut Street, St. Louis, MO 63102, 314-231-3250, Great museum to tour.  |
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Saint Louis Art Museum, The One Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110, Located in Forest Park, 314-721-0072, One of the leading art museums in the country, the Saint Louis Art Museum is housed in a Beaux Arts-style building, the only remaining structure from the World's Fair in 1904. Its collections feature more than 30,000 works of art, including Oceanic, pre-Columbian, ancient Chinese bronzes, and European and American art of the late 19th and 20th centuries. Special exhibitions are held throughout the year. Puck's Cafe, overlooking Sculpture Terrace, is located on site. more...  |
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Saint Louis Galleria 1155 St. Louis Galleria, St. Louis, MO 63117, Located in Richmond Heights, MO, 314-863-6633, This incredible shopping area features over 165 specialty retailers.  |
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Saint Louis University Museum of Art 3663 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108, 314-977-3399, Located in a historic French Revival mansion, this museum contains an extensive art collection about the history of Jesuit liberal arts education. There are more than 2,000 pieces of memorabilia and fine art donated by the daughter of Pierre Cartier, the founder of Cartier Jewelers. more...  |
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Soldiers Memorial Military Museum 1315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, MO 63103, 314-622-4550, Dedicated in 1936 to war veterans of St. Louis, this museum contains an array of exhibits and artifacts including war souvenirs, photographs, uniforms, weapons, and regalia.  |
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St. Louis Artists' Guild 2 Oak Knoll Park, St. Louis, MO 63105, 314-727-6266, The St. Louis Artists' Guild is a non-profit, visual arts center recognized for exhibitions and programs. Outstanding national, invitational and regional juried exhibitions are featured.  |
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St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum 111 Stadium Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63102, 314-231-6340, The Cardinals Hall of Fame is the official repository for more than 100 years of baseball history in St. Louis, presenting history through photographs and memorabilia from the 1880's to the present.  |
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St. Louis Labor Council Art Gallery 1401 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63139, 314-647-6336, The story of St. Louis' labor movement from the early 1900s to present times is depicted at this museum through its paintings, photographs, prints, and drawings. more...  |
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St. Louis Walk of Fame 6504 Delmar, St. Louis, MO 63130, 314-727-STAR, See the stars honoring famous St. Louisans, and plaques containing summaries of their accomplishments. Open 24 hours a day. more...  |
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Washington University Gallery of Art One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130, 314-935-5490, This Gallery has a permanent collection of over 3,000 objects.  |
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Washington University Gallery of Art One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130, 314-936-4523, One of the finest University collections in the country is housed at this museum that features a permanent collection of 19th and 20th century American and European paintings, sculptures, and prints. Major contemporary works are also on display here. more...  |
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Forest Park The "Crown Jewel of St. Louis," the 1,300-acre Forest Park offers the Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis Art Museum, Muny, Jewel Box, St. Louis Science Center, James S. McDonnell Planetarium, Lakeside Cafe, and Puck's. Forest Park is the site of the annual Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and the Great Forest Park Balloon Race. more...  |
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Laumeier Sculpture Park & Museum 12580 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO 63127, 314-821-1209, One of the United States' major sculpture parks, this 96 acre park features over 75 outdoor sculptures, as well as, interpretive exhibitions and contemporary art. Educational programs are available. more...  |
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Missouri Botanical Garden 4344 Shaw Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110, 314-577-9400, 800-642-8842, Locally known as Shaw's Garden, the Missouri Botanical Garden is the oldest botanical garden in the United States and is considered one of the top three in the world. It features 79 acres of landscaped displays, which include rare collections of botanical, horticultural, and historical materials; statuary, architecturally significant buildings, fountains, and the famed Seiwa-en Japanese Garden. The Shaw Nature Reserve, EarthWays Center, and the Butterfly House are also apart of the property. more...  |
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Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center 11715 Cragwold Road, St. Louis, MO 63128, 314-301-1500, Settled on 112 majestic acres, this nature center features three miles of paved trails, beautiful wildflowers, a wildlife viewing area, and an array of nature exhibits. more...  |
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St. Louis Children's Aquarium 416 Hanley Industrial Court, St. Louis, MO 63144, 314-647-9594, St. Louis Children's Aquarium contains over 10,000 animals offering hands-on learning experiences focusing on children. Visit Mississippi, Amazon and Ocean creatures. Pet a shark!  |
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St. Louis Zoo One Government Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110, Located in Forest Park, 314-781-0900, 800-966-8877, The St. Louis Zoo features more than 17,000 animals, including cheetahs, elephants, bunnies, goats, butterflies, zebras, giraffes, penguins, bears, apes, and tigers. Its unique attractions include Animals Always, the largest sculpture at any public zoo in the United States; the Mary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel, First Bank Zooline Railroad, sea lion shows, the Emerson Children's Zoo, and naturalistic habitats. The St. Louis Zoo also offers several dining options. more... |
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Tower Grove Park 4256 Magnolia Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, 314-771-2679, Established in 1868, the 19th-century Victorian 289-acre Tower Grove Park is a National Historic Landmark. Visitors can enjoy a carriage ride pulled by a Clydesdale. Other on-site amenities you can enjoy include the Piper Palm House's Café Madeleine, tennis courts, softball fields, baseball fields, soccer fields, playgrounds, and a wading pool. more...  |
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St. Louis Science Center 5050 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, Features Omnimax Theater, traveling exhibits, Discovery Room, 11 free exhibit galleries, Monsanto Science Park, and McDonnell Planetarium - a space station experience.  |
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Are We There Yet 314-304-3508, Specializing in downtown St Louis, Forest Park, University City and Clayton, Are We There Yet offers affordable personalized tour services for groups of 1-100. |
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Directions Saint Louis 3817 Kosciusko Street, St. Louis, MO 63118, 314-577-0077, A premier St. Louis tour company with over 11 years of tour and travel experience. Professional tour operator offering city walking tours, group event planning, meet and greet and step-on guides. Individuals, families and groups of all ages welcome. Please call us to see what Directions Saint Louis, LLC can do for you and your group today. more...  |
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Discover St. Louis Tours Seventh Street & Washington Avenue, 314-522-6367, 800-628-3093, Take a one and a half-hour guided walking tour through downtown St. Louis and learn all about the city's rich history. No reservations are required. more... |
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Gateway Arch Riverboats St. Louis Riverfront below Arch, 314-621-4040, 800-878-7411, Daily one hour cruises are available with this riverboat company where you can learn of famous river characters and tales as you ride up the river. Dinner cruises and private cruises are also available. Reservations are required. more... |
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Missouri Wine Country Tours 1971 Driftwood Trails, St. Louis, MO 63112, 888-355-5894, This company offers a variety of exciting tours including Breakfast Winery tours and more. |
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Old Courthouse 11 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, MO 63102, 314-655-1600, Wonderful place to tour. Daily tours and films.  |
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St. Louis Carriage 1000 Cerre Street, St. Louis, MO 63102, 314-621-3334, Step back in time as you ride aboard one of these elegant horse drawn carriages that takes you on a truly unique tour of the city. It is available at the front door of most major downtown hotels.  |
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Tour St. Louis 1100 South Sixth Street, St. Louis, MO 63104, 314-241-1400, This tour company provides entertaining and historic daily tours in open-air trolleys for year round touring. Black history tours are also available.  |
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Travelers Choice Tours 8600 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63144, 314-968-8000, Full service travel agency and tour operator that offers specialized bilingual tour guides and customized tour packages.  |
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Crown Valley Port House 25795 Highway N, St. Louis, MO 63336, Located in Clarksville, 573-242-3695, Situated inside the private resort Tievoli Hills, Crown Valley Port House features a tasting bar, indoor and outdoor seating, a bistro, gift shop, and live music on weekends in October. more...  |
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