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EXPLORE ST. LOUIS | | | | | | | 4947 W Florissant Ave
St. Louis,
MO
63115
314-381-0750 | | | | | Description: This century and a half old private nonsectarian cemetery is located outside the city limits. The beautifully landscaped grounds, which grew out of the 19th century "garden-as-cemetery" movement, feature 14 miles of winding paths and man-made lakes. Many of the tombs and mausoleums are of artistic and architectural importance. The gravesites of beer brewer Adolphus Busch, explorer William Clark, Senator Thomas Hart Benton, and poet Sara Teasdale can be found here. To obtain information and maps, visit the office first.
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| 100 Stadium Plaza
St. Louis,
MO
63102
314-345-9565 | | | | | Description: Home of the St. Louis Cardinals professional baseball team, this downtown stadium opened in the 1960's and features a Gateway Arch motif that is replicated more than 90 times on the exterior. When the Cardinals aren't playing, the stadium is also used as a venue for concerts; in fact, the Beatles played one of their last live concerts here. The stadium tour starts at the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame/St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum across the street, where you may also purchase tickets.
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| 5239 W Florissant Ave
St. Louis,
MO
63115
314-381-1313 | | | | | Description: This park-like Catholic cemetery was established in the mid-19th century during a cholera epidemic that claimed the lives of 10 percent of St. Louis' residents. Many of the tombs and memorials feature important architectural details. The gravesites of playwright Tennessee Williams, General William Tecumseh Sherman, author Kate Chopin, Thomas Dooley, and Dred Scott are located here.
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| 707 North 1st St
St. Louis,
MO
63102
| | | | | Description: The Gateway Arch is St. Louis's most notable landmark. It is the focal point of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park and was built in the 1960's to commemorate the point at which many 19th century pioneers stopped for supplies before continuing West. A large plaza with terrazzo floors, a fountain, and a gift shop are located in the entrance area, along with the Museum of Westward Expansion and the Arch Odyssey Theatre, which shows films about the construction of the arch. Ride the tram to an observation room and witness spectacular views of the city.
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| 6th And Market Sts
St. Louis,
MO
| | | | | Description: This downtown plaza is a preferred lunch spot for the working crowd, a popular locale for sports fans cheering on their favorite team, and an occasional venue for concerts. One end of the plaza features an amphitheater; the other, a beautiful fountain. Concrete columns with pergolas surround a basin where you can sit, relax, have lunch or visit with friends.
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| Meeting of the Waters Fountain at Aloe Plaza1820 Market St
St. Louis,
MO
63103
| | | | | Description: Aloe Plaza, which is located outside Union Station, is the site of one of St. Louis's favorite works of public art, a grand fountain featuring allegorical representations of mythical female and male figures that represent the coming together of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. The rivers' 17 tributaries are depicted as water sprites, mermaids, and fish. This 1940 sculpture was crafted by Swedish sculpture Carl Milles, an apprentice of master French sculptor, Auguste Rodin.
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Stanton,
MO
63079
573-468-3166 | | | | | Description: These beautiful caves are filled with spectacular mineral formations that delight visitors. They are rich in history, as well. The caves were honored by Native Americans as the home of their god and were used by 19th century outlaw Jesse James and his gang as a hideout. Tours lasting 80-90 minutes are guided by trained and informative rangers. A motel, campgrounds, canoe floats, riverboat rides, gift shop and restaurant are situated on the premises. The caverns are located approximately an hour from St. Louis.
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| 5600 Clayton Ave
St. Louis,
MO
63110
314-531-0080 | | | | | Description: A beautiful example of Art Deco architecture, this conservatory situated in Forest Park features spectacular indoor and outdoor floral displays. A reflecting pool with water plants sits in front of the glass structure. The building is surrounded by rose gardens and statuary. Inside, the floral conservatory features a spectacular variety of year round plants and flowers displayed in beautiful vignettes complete with small ponds and other natural accents. At night the lit tiered greenhouse resembles a jewel box.
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| 111 North 7th St
St. Louis,
MO
63101
| | | | | Description: This late 19th-century, ten-story building is one of the city's first high rises, and is occupied today as an office building. Designed by noted architect Louis Sullivan, it was in the original class of steel skeleton structures which permitted larger windows than had previously been possible in construction. Located near the Old Courthouse, the building features delicate detailing, especially a series of beautiful terracotta tiles with ornate foliage motifs located between the building's windows and along its frieze.
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| 6504 Delmar Blvd
St. Louis,
MO
63130
314-727-7827 | | | | | Description: Famous St. Louis individuals who made important accomplishments to our nation's cultural heritage are honored with brass stars and bronze plaques set Hollywood-style in the sidewalks of the University City Loop. John Goodman, Maya Angelou, Bob Costas, Chuck Berry, T.S. Eliot, Stan Musial, Josephine Baker, Miles Davis, Tennessee Williams, Tina Turner, and Charles Lindbergh are among the St. Louisans recognized here.
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