St. Louis Nutz and Bolts
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
Other phone tips:
Population: 329 200
Languages: English
Travel Information
Neighborhoods:
Attractions: St. Louis Arch, Riverboat Gaming, Cahokia Mounds
Accommodations: http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/usa/index.shtml#il
Tourist Office: http://www.explorestlouis.com/
Off-the-beaten-path:
Health Issues:
Tips for Visiting
When to go: St. Louis can get chilly in the winter – try for late spring or early fall.
Common Phrases:
City Specific Events:
How to get around?: St. Louis has an excellent light-rail system that will get you almost anywhere a traveler would want to go.
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