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St. Louis - the city with French pedigree
Founded in 1764 by two French traders following the Louisiana Purchase, the city’s prime position on the Mississippi River made St. Louis a major port. As the city began to grow steadily, St. Louis was even given the honour of hosting the 1904 Olympics games.
Of course, the most recognisable symbol and attraction of the city is the enormous Gateway Arch – a gigantic 192m structure that is the centrepiece to the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial commemorating the United States’ western expansion which began with American Independence. The Arch itself is the largest stainless steel monument in the world and Missouri’s tallest accessible building – offering stunning views across the prairies, an absolute must for any visitor to the state.
Catholicism has had an important part to play in St. Louis’ history, as evidenced by the number of superbly ornate places of worship that exist there. Showing great influence from the city’s French past, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis is a stunning 5,000 capacity cathedral that is home to the largest mosaic in the world. Other key places of worship worth visiting include the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France on Walnut Street and the Saint Louis Abbey in Creve Coeur which has won many awards for its fine architecture.
Despite the beautiful architecture and churches, St. Louis is also a town where people like to have fun. For a good time, head down to the University City district and seek out the Delmar Loop – a major district for entertainment, culture and restaurants.
Named after the Streetcar Loop that formerly served the area, the Loop of today includes such attractions as the live music orientated Pageant Concert Nightclub, the Tivoli Theatre (a three screen art house cinema), and Blueberry Hill – a hugely popular music hall and restaurant that kick started the Delmar Loop revival of the 1970s. The Loop is also home to the St. Louis Walk of Fame, a series of brass plaques commemorating famous St. Louisans such as Chuck Berry, Tine Turner and John Goodman.
Of course, no trip to St. Louis is complete without sampling the local cuisine. The city is famous for several dishes but most visitors seem to prefer the toasted ravioli – a deep fried ravioli dish served as a starter. St. Louis style pizza is also a must try. Made with a very thin, cracker like crust made without yeast, this pizza is distinctively cut into squares or rectangles rather than slices. If your server asks if you want it ‘tavern cut’, that’s what they’re asking!
Guide to Exploring St. Louis
Top Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Riverfront at the Arch
200 N 4th Street, St. LouisThis 29-story St. Louis hotel is 4 blocks from Busch Stadium, 6 blocks from the Edward Jones Dome and the Lumiere Place Casino, and less than 1 mile from Scottrade Center, Laclede's Landing, and America's Center.
Super 8 - Fenton/St. Louis Area
650 S Highway Dr, FentonSituated in Fenton, this motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from LIFECHURCH and within 6 mi (10 km) of Laumeier Sculpture Park and Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center. Magic House - St. Louis Children's Museum and Woodbine Center Shopping Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
315 Chestnut St, St. LouisThis 18-story Hyatt Regency hotel is 4 blocks from Busch Stadium and within a mile of Edward Jones Dome, Scottrade Center, Laclede's Landing, and the America's Center.
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
2211 Market Street, St. LouisLocated in Downtown St. Louis, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Centenary United Methodist Church and City Museum. Busch Stadium and Gateway Arch are also within 2 mi (3 km).
HoteLumiere at the Arch
999 N. 2nd St., St. LouisThis downtown St. Louis hotel connects to Lumiere Place Casino; Laclede's Landing and the Edward Jones Dome are 3 blocks away.
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
777 Casino Center Drive, Maryland HeightsSituated near the airport, this hotel is within 25 mi (40 km) of St. Louis Zoo, Gateway Arch, and Scottrade Center. Busch Stadium is 22 mi (35.3 km) away.
Econo Inn
5307 Bunkum Rd, Washington ParkSituated in Washington Park, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Katherine Dunham Museum, Dome at America’s Center, and Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. Gateway International Raceway and Casino Queen are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Red Roof Inn St Louis - Westport
11837 Lackland Rd, Maryland HeightsSituated in Maryland Heights, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of New Jewish Theatre, Holocaust Museum, and Creve Coeur Golf Club. St. Louis Car Museum and Payne-Gentry Historical House are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Top Flight + Hotel Deals
Marriott St. Louis Airport
3.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
£852
per person
Casino Queen Hotel
3.0 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
£691
per person
Quality Inn St. Louis Airport Hotel
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
£635
per person
La Quinta Inn & Suites Collinsville
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
£647
per person
Quality Inn
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
£649
per person
Hotel Ignacio Saint Louis
3.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
£774
per person
Crosslands St. Louis - Airport - N. Lindbergh Blvd.
2.0 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
£627
per person
Crosslands St. Louis - Airport - Chapel Ridge Road
2.0 out of 5.0Wed, 1 Nov - Wed, 8 Nov
LON-All Airports - Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
£669
per person
Econo Lodge
2.0 out of 5.0Wed, 1 Nov - Wed, 8 Nov
Heathrow - Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
£706
per person
Super 8 Sullivan MO
2.0 out of 5.0Wed, 1 Nov - Wed, 8 Nov
Heathrow - Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
£687
per person
Americas Best Value Inn
2.0 out of 5.0Wed, 1 Nov - Wed, 8 Nov
Heathrow - Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
£674
per person
Super 8 - Rolla
2.0 out of 5.0Wed, 1 Nov - Wed, 8 Nov
Heathrow - Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
£704
per person
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