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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.

Last updated: Sep 22, 2008

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Detail of interior dome at Old Courthouse.
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Detail of interior dome at Old Courthouse.

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  • Bridge over lake in Japanese garden at Missouri Botanical Garden.
  • Tower Grove House in Botanical Gardens.
  • Nijinski Hare sculpture at Savvis center.
  • The arched ceiling inside Union Station
  • A historic building, Capitol Trading Post, on Main Street, St Charles Area
  • Fountains, pools, the Old Courthouse and the landmark Gateway Arch are all in the area of Kenner Plaza, downtown St Louis
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