St. Louis Travel Facts

By BootsnAll   |   August 6th, 2004   |   Comments (0)
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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.

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