Introducing St Louis
Slide into St Louis and sip on some Americana. Beer, bowling and baseball are some of the top attractions, but history and culture also ride high. And, of course, there’s the iconic Gateway Arch that you have seen in a million pictures; it’s even more impressive in person. Many music legends, including the likes of Scott Joplin, Chuck Berry, Tina Turner and Miles Davis got their start here and the bouncy live music venues keep the flame burning.
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Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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Thorn Tree forum discussion
Recent posts
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RE: Is St Louis MO that dangerous??
by VinnyD 01 June 2012
Yes. I also liked Cahokia. And the old courthouse. Wasn't crazy about the park with the museums.
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RE: Is St Louis MO that dangerous??
by mrpenney 01 June 2012
I forgot to post what I usually do on St. Louis queries: [a link to this,|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=181893…
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RE: Is St Louis MO that dangerous??
by VinnyD 01 June 2012
The Arch is much cooler than I expected. I walked across the Eads Bridge, which I now see put me in dangerous East St Louis, without…
