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St. Louis Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

Gaze toward the Western frontier from the top of the Gateway Arch.
Discover hands-on fun at the St. Louis Science Center, City Museum, and Magic House.
Stroll through the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Watch a Cardinals ballgame at the new Busch Stadium.
Spend time with elephants, lions, and chimpanzees at the St. Louis Zoo.

Family Overview: St. Louis, Missouri

By Candyce H. Stapen

What's a city without a symbol? The Gateway Arch, a 630-foot-high steel curve on the Mississippi riverfront, celebrates St. Louis as "the gateway to the West." For sweeping city views, ride the tram to the arch's apex (make reservations), but only if you can tolerate tight places. While you wait your turn, browse the Museum of Westward Expansion's re-created mid-1800s exhibit space, and admire such pioneer artifacts as wooden stagecoaches and recipes for buffalo stew. Read More

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What is the name of the new st. louis park near market st. YOu can climb on sculptures, and plumbs of water jets up from the ground?
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Is there anywhere in St. Louis, MO to bungee jump? I've been wanting to for sometime now and am thinking of going to St Louis soon so I thought I'd kill two birds with one stone.
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Hotels

Hampton Inn St Louis- at the Arch, MO

333 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63102 Map

Distance: 0.6 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Gateway Arch/Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

St. Louis Riverfront (between Memorial Dr. and Lenore K. Sullivan Blvd., on the riverfront)
707 N. 1st St
St Louis, Missouri

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)

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America's tallest national park monument, this graceful rainbow of shining steel soars 630... Read More

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Magic House (The)

516 South Kirkwood Rd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63122

Distance: 11.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Experience the wonders of science firsthand at The Magic House, an indoor playground packed with... Read More

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Six Flags St. Louis

I-44 to Exit 261
4900 6 Flags Rd.
Eureka, Missouri 63069

Distance: 27.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Just beyond the entry gates of Six Flags St. Louis are dozens of roller coasters that loop, dip,... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near St. Louis

	Distance (mi.)
Lambert-St Louis International Airport	10.9 map
Indianapolis International Airport	223.4 map
Louisville Standiford Field	243.9 map

Other Smaller Airports near St. Louis

	Distance (mi.)
Marion Williamson County Airport	88.2 map
Springfield Capital Airport	89.0 map
Quincy Municipal Airport	104.6 map

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Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to St Louis (STL)	$126
Columbus, OH (CMH) to St Louis (STL)	$158
Baltimore (BWI) to St Louis (STL)	$160
Boston (BOS) to St Louis (STL)	$160
Orlando (ORL) to St Louis (STL)	$166