The Basics
City Name: St. Louis
Where is it located?: St. Louis is located on the eastern border of Missouri, in the midwest
Why do people go there?: St. Louis’ motto is “more than meets the arch” and it is doing its best to hype up the number of free attractions that the area is known for, including the largest site of Native American remains in North America. However, riverboat gambling is also a sizable draw to the area.
How do travelers get there?: Amtrak is remarkably popular in this city, as is greyhound, although it is pretty easy to fly to St. Louis as well.
Currency: US Dollar
City Code: 314
Population: 400,000
Languages: English
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Carondelet, Soulard, Cheltenham, Carr Square, Patch, Benton Park, Clayton/Tamm, Columbus Square , Holly Hills, McKinley Heights, Franz Park, Old North St. Louis, Boulevard Heights, Fox Park, Hi-Pointe, Near North Riverfront
Attractions: St. Louis Arch, Riverboat Gaming, Cahokia Mounds
Accommodations: St. Louis Hostels
Tourist Office: http://www.explorestlouis.com/
Off-the-beaten-path: The Loop, Blueberry Hill, Lone Elk Park, Ted Drewes, The City Museum
Health Issues: None
Tips for Visiting
When to go: St. Louis can get chilly in the winter – try for late spring or early fall.
City Specific Events: Mr. Toad’s Orchid Adventure, Soulard Mardi Gras, Spirit of St. Louis Marathon, PrideFest, Annual Moonlight Ramble, EarthWays Energy Festival
How to get around?: St. Louis has an excellent light-rail system that will get you almost anywhere a traveler would want to go.
Good to know: St. Louis is regarded as the best sports city in North America
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into St. Louis is the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the St. Louis travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
