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The St. Louis Gateway Arch is one of the United States' most recognizable landmarks. The 630-foot stainless steel arch was completed in 1966 to honor the city where thousands of nineteenth century pioneers stopped for equipment before traveling west.
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Ol' Man River ... Be sure to check out the Mississippi Riverfront and the slew of anchored riverboats. These large boats offer many forms of entertainment, including dinner cruises and casino gambling.
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For a fun shopping trip, head on over to Laclede's Landing. This area of nine square blocks contains cobblestone streets filled with shops, restaurants and bars that are housed in nineteenth century warehouses.
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Take me out to the ballgame! St. Louis is home to Busch Stadium, the home field of the St. Louis Cardinals. If baseball isn't really your game, the city also offers football and soccer.
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You'll be bowled over at St. Louis's National Bowling Hall of Fame. At this 1930's alley, you can take a peek into the history of the sport and have a try at a round yourself.
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St. Louis is home to the world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch, the producer of Budweiser. Tours are available at the company's world headquarters. In addition, you'll be able to check out the stables where the beautiful Clydesdale horses are kept.
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Forest Park has enough attractions to keep you and the kids occupied for quite a while. The St. Louis Zoo, Art Museum, Science Center, and the Jewel Box are all found within the park.
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Want some concrete? This frozen dessert from Ted Drewe's is so thick that it won't move even if it is flipped upside down! It's a popular location for frozen custard among the locals, so don't be surprised if the line flows out onto the street.
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Now, that's Italian! St. Louis's Hill Neighborhood has a plethora of Italian restaurants, so if you like Italian, this is the place to be! If your taste buds prefer something different, many other international cuisines can be found throughout the city.
