The famous Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis is the largest of this hoppy conglomerate's 12 breweries. Visitors learn how beer is created through a tour that includes historic buildings, the brewhouse, aging cellars, and a packaging plant. Guests can also visit the legendary Budweiser Clydesdales at their paddock and stables.

Many Forest Park attractions owe their conception to the 1904 World's Fair. Over the century, many of the Park's destinations have evolved under the gaze and attention of over 12 million visitors each year. Spanning 500 acres larger New York's Central Park, Forest Park is located within the city limits and offers many of St. Louis' most beloved attractions.

The Journey to the Top is not the only opportunity for fun at the St. Louis Gateway Arch: watch one of the movies on the giant screen and cruise down the Mighty Mississippi on a riverboat.

 Learn about American history at the Museum of Westward Expansion, see historic St. Louis sights on a carriage ride or rent bikes and conduct your own tour around the Arch grounds.

Treat your family to a fun-filled day of animals and history when you visit Grant's Farm in South St. Louis County, where President Ulysses S. Grant built and lived in a log cabin. The 281-acre farm includes wild animals, animal edu-tainment, and a peek into the past.

In its 30 years, the Magic House-St. Louis Children's Museum has become one of the premiere children's museums in the country—opening children's eyes to the world through interactive exhibits, theater performances, and old-fashioned playtime.

The oldest city on the Missouri River and the first state capitol of Missouri, historic St. Charles is an area full of cobblestone streets and glimpses into American history. Step into quaint shops and breathe in the fresh scents of cinnamon and chocolate. Delight your ears as street musicians serenade you with the folk songs of yesteryear. Enjoy crafts demonstrations and learn what it was like to be a pioneer during one of the most exciting periods in American history.

Laclede's Landing has been a happenin' St. Louis spot ever since Pierre Laclede built a fur trading post here in 1874. The riverfront buildings that once were used as warehouses are now a maze of remodeled shops, restaurants, and bars. Just a few yards away, barges drift down the Mississippi River. The Landing, as locals call it, brims with architectural clues of eras long past, its old-world setting a comfortable package for the modern treats that lie inside.

St. Louis-style pizza is thin and crisp, usually cut into squares, and topped with provel cheese. It's not the only game in town though – St. Louis pizza joints run the gamut.

St. Louis has lots of great neighborhood shopping areas. Plan your tour of St. Louis shops with our guide to specialty stores, boutiques and shopping malls.

Chic Boutiques

Satisfy your inner fashionista at these unique St. Louis shops.

Families can have it all in St. Louis. There are museums geared to children, tons of outdoor activities for kids of all ages, and plenty of things to do that will keep everyone engaged and happy

The area just west and south of St. Louis is known as Missouri Wine Country, and is brimming with wineries and vineyards. Take a trip down the Weinstrasse, or "Wine Road", also known as Missouri Highway 94, to reach wine country and many of Missouri's wineries.

Metro operates the St. Louis area's public transportation system. MetroLink is a light rail system, while MetroBus provides bus service throughout St. Louis.

In St. Louis, the area known as The Hill is synonymous with great Italian food.

Despite its moniker, The Loop isn't actually a loop at all. It's a six-block stretch of Delmar Boulevard, west of downtown and bounded by Skinker and Big Bend. Don't let its small size fool you--The Loop is one of the richest sources of true St. Louis culture, featuring more than 140 restaurants and boutiques, a St. Louis-specific Walk of Fame and a bustling nightlife fueled by locals and students from nearby Washington University. Whether you go day or night, you'll be sure to find an eclectic combination of small stores and big entertainment that can keep you occupied for hours.

As one of St. Louis' crown jewels, Forest Park is chocked-full of attractions and museums, all of which boast stellar gift shops where visitors can scour all-manner of souvenirs.

After a day of seeing the sights in Forest Park, park-goers are bound to work up an appetite. Not to worry. The park and its surrounding areas offer plenty of appetizing opportunities to satisfy your hunger.

The Gateway Arch is pure St. Louis. Chocked full of energy, historical significance and unlimited fun for people of all ages, it is no surprise that the Gateway Arch Riverfront in downtown St. Louis is the fourth most visited tourist attraction in the U.S.

Journey to the top of the Arch, dine on Laclede's Landing, take a cruise down the Mississippi on replica riverboat or even take to the sky on a helicopter tour around St. Louis. The possibilties are endless at the Gateway Arch!

A trip to the Magic House can be an all-day event, but you'll definitely need fuel for all that fun. Just down the street, downtown Kirkwood offers a bevy of great restaurants, many family friendly, and others, just plain delicious. 

If you have any energy left after a day of fun at the Magic House, Kirkwood is a charming shopping district, with an eclectic mix of boutiques and speciality shops to browse. 

See Victorian carolers, a Las Posadas celebration, authentically costumed Santas from around the world, and a Santa Parade each weekend.  Candlelight shopping and dining on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings till 9 p.m.  Call 800-366-2427 for more information.

NEIL YOUNG * $184.50, $99, $79 & $58

Musicians featured on “Chrome Dreams II” and touring with Young include Ben Keith on pedal steel guitar, dobro & other instruments; Ralph Molina on drums. and Rick Rosas on bass. Special guest Pegi Young will open the show.

Sunday at 7:30p.m.

Story time with Santa will be held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Garden Court from November 21 - December 19.

Children can enjoy a story with Santa, and stay afterward for a personal visit and photo. A snack and gift will be provided to each child in attendance.

LEAPIN’ LIZARDS!  America’s favorite orphan ANNIE is coming to the Fabulous Fox during the week of Thanksgiving, November 20^th through the 25^th. ANNIE is back for its 30^th anniversary tour giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” ANNIE is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family.

Curtain times for ANNIE are Tuesday at 7:30pm; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 1 & 7:30pm; and Sunday at 1pm. There is no show on Thanksgiving. Ticket prices for ANNIE range from $52 - $18. All seats for the first three performances are only $25 in celebration of Fox Associates’ 25^th Anniversary Season! Tickets are on sale now at the Fox Theatre box office and through Metrotix. Don’t miss this all-new production that Variety calls “a winner!”

Floral designers from throughout the metro area are adding their festive, artistic touches to the Missouri Botanical Garden this season.  Holiday wreaths will be displayed from Friday, Nov. 16 through New Year’s Day.

See the holiday wreath exhibition deck the walls of the upper level of the Garden’s visitors’ center at 4344 Shaw Blvd. in south St. Louis.  The exhibition is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Christmas Day) and included with Garden admission ($2-$8).  Children age 12 and under and members are free.

December opens with the Missouri Botanical Garden hosting Chanukah: Festival of Lights on December 2. This annual event features a celebration of the spirit of Israeli music and dance, a menorah lighting ceremony as well as merchandise from local vendors.

Stroll through the Saint Louis Zoo's enchanting holiday wonderland and enjoy thousands of colorful lights, animated light displays and seasonal sounds. Step into the sub-Antarctic and go nose to beak with the animals at Penguin & Puffin Coast.  Enjoy kids’ crafts, fireside storytellers and other entertainment.

December 7-30, 2007 (Closed December 24 and 25)
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

$5/non-members; $4/Zoo Friends members; free for children under age two.  Groups of 15 or more may call in advance for special rate.  Parking is free on the South Lot adjacent to Hwy. 40.  Enter through the South Entrance at the Z-O-O pylon.  Reservations are not required.  

Silver Celebrations: Chamber Music for Flute Members of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra Friday, November 23, 7–8 p.m.
Grigg Gallery, Free.

This performance celebrates the exhibition Beyond the Maker's Mark: Paul de Lamerie Silver in the Cahn Collection with selections from the chamber repertoire for solo flute and for flute and piano.

Tuesday Teas at Two
Tuesdays, November 27–December 18, 2 p.m.
Sculpture Hall
$29 ($25 for Museum Members)
Reservations and advance payment required; please call 314.655.5438

Relax during the busy holiday season with an exquisite treat at the Art Museum. Enjoy elegant finger sandwiches, scones and a selection of fine teas in a lovely setting during four special afternoons. These sumptuous occasions celebrate the Museum's featured exhibition Beyond the Maker's Mark: Paul de Lamerie Silver in the Cahn Collection. Docent-let tours of the exhibition will be offered after tea. Exhibition admission is free for Members, $6 for adults.

Film: Into Great Silence (2006, 162 minutes) Friday, December 21, 4 p.m.
Saturday, December 22, 2 p.m.
Auditorium
$5 ($3 for Museum Members)

This film, directed by Philip Gröning, beautifully documents the Carthusian monks who live in the Grande Chartreuse monastery nestled deep in the postcard-perfect French Alps.

The repetitions and patterns of the monks'  existence create a mesmerizing and poetic chronicle of monastic life and are a visual and cinematic antidote to the bustle of the holiday season. In French and Latin, with English subtitles. For tickets, please call 314.655.5299 or stop by the Information Center in Sculpture Hall. The Auditorium Box Office opens 30 minutes before show time.

Victorian holiday traditions and music include a Wednesday Noon Concert Series and Saturday Programs with German Holiday Traditions, French Holiday Traditions, a Missouri Frontier Christmas, live music, and dancing.

JULIE BUDD was known as “The Mini-Girl with the Maxi-Voice” when discovered at the age of 12 has now become “The Consummate Performer” (New York Times).  She is returning to St. Louis with her show “The Standard of Things” and will appear live at Cabaret in The Savoy Room at The Sheldon for a five-show engagement November 29-December 2.  Performance times are Thursday & Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 5 & 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m.  Ticket prices are $60 & $45 and go on-sale this Saturday, November 10 at 10 a.m. at the Fox Box Office and MetroTix.   

COCA resident theatre company, The Orange Girls, presents The Road to Mecca, by Athol Fugard and directed by Sarah Whitney.  A beautifully wrought drama that invites audiences to transport themselves to a remote South African village and discover, with its three characters, the creative and inspiring role a woman can play in the world, irrespective of her age. 

Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 p.m., Sundays, 2:00 p.m. at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO.  Tickets are $20 and $18 and are available by calling Orange Girls at 314.520.9557.

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Recent Caldecott Honor Award winner and five-time Emmy Award-winning writer and animator Mo Willems has authored this clever tale full of fun, feathers, music and audience participation.  Big Wooden Horse Theatre is committed to presenting high quality theatre to young audiences across the United Kingdom and abroad.  Only you can guess what happens when the clever pigeon whines, bribes, pleads and even sings a song to get his own way! 

Friday’s show is a “Pajama Performance” when kids are invited to wear P.J.s.  Part of the COCA Family Theatre Series. 

Friday, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, 3:30 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO.  Tickets are $12 and $10 and are available from the COCA box office (314.725.6555) or at MetroTix (314.534.1111).

 Sample of Eagle Country Tours - Alton CVB
Alton Visitor's Center
200 Piasa Street
Alton, IL 62002

Saturday, January 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2008
10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Enjoy a "taste" of eagle viewing in our area. The tour lasts 75-minutes and will depart from the Argosy parking lot across from the Visitor's Center. The cost for the "sample" program is $5 per person. Advanced reservations are encouraged by calling Bluff City Tours at 618-466-8693. The day of the tour, reservations can be made by calling 618-550-9291. For more information, contact Bluff City Tours.

Every Wednesday and Friday, gain unique insights into objects and events represented in the History Museum's galleries.  Thirty-minute sessions, conducted by museum staff and Young Voices docents, are free.  Wednesday talks are at noon; Saturday sessions are at 2 p.m.

Yo, yo, yo! The Bard is in the house, and you’ve never seen Shakespeare like this before as the boys from Syracuse meet the Beastie Boys!

A live DJ and four insanely talented actors spin comic gold to give The Comedy of Errors a raucous beat, blending rap, hip-hop, irreverent humor and physical comedy to tell the timeless tale of lost twins and mistaken identity. Critics called this fresh, energetic twist on the classic farce “nothing short of brilliant”. Don’t miss this frenzied finish to The Rep’s third Off-Ramp season. Word up!

Off-Ramp at the Grandel Theatre, November 14–December 9

Foundry Art Centre and St. Charles County Symphony present “Holiday Concert."

Dec. 15 at 8 p.m.;Dec. 16 at 3 p.m.

Tickets $20 per person
Children under 12 free

December 18, at 7:30

Award winning jazz presented by Jazz St. Louis and the Foundry Art Centre

Erin Bode                   

Vocalist Erin Bode (pronounced BOH-DEE) has a beautiful, crystal clear voice that is too exquisite to miss. She has consistently won over audiences with her sweet personality and sincere performances. Her distinctive repertoire and crossover appeal - evoking comparisons to Eva Cassidy and Norah Jones - have proven equally at home in grand venues or relaxed clubs.

Tickets $15 - Cash Bar

Celebrate the season with nearly 100 tuba, sousaphone, baritone horn, and euphonium players at this annual musical extravaganza.

The little ballerina from Degas’ famed statuette comes to life and “dances” through some of the world’s greatest paintings.  Hundreds of beautiful costumes, colorful projections and new dances from foreign lands take this year’s Little Dancer on a journey you won’t forget.  A story ballet that serves as a wonderful introduction to dance and visual art for children and their families.

Tickets go on sale beginning September 10 and are available through MetroTix (314.534.1111 or www.metrotix.com) and the COCA Box Office.

Productions take place at the following times: Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 11 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., and Sundays at 1 p.m. 

The fourth annual Ride the Rivers Century Bicycle Ride, brought to you by The Great Rivers Greenway District, will be held Sunday, October 12, 2008.  The wheels on your bicycle will go round and round as you pedal the 100-mile route all over town.

The Century Ride features the region’s “greatest hits” – our majestic Great Rivers, two universities, three parks, two ferry crossings, historic Route 66, five trails and the Gateway Arch.  The bicycle ride is hosted by Trailnet’s Bicycle Fun Club and is produced in partnership with The Confluence, The Great Rivers Greenway District, KWMU, Trailhead Brewery and bike shop sponsor Big Shark Bicycle Company.
 
The pre-registration deadline for this ride is October 3rd. The route travels key sections of the River Ring, a network of greenways, parks and trails now being developed in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County by The Great Rivers Greenway District.

The ride fee is $25 for riders who pre-register before the October 3 deadline and $40 for those registering the morning of the ride. Check in and ride registration is 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. at the Ameristar Casino, One 1260 S Main, St. Charles, MO 63301. To pre-register for the ride, click here.

Pedal the Bike St. Louis route on this ride brought to you by The Great Rivers Greenway District on Sunday, July 20.  This urban ride features some of St. Louis’ distinct destinations and includes a stop at the Velodrome; take a spin if you dare! Registration is 7:30 – 9 a.m. at Anheuser-Busch, 2800 S 12th St., St. Louis, MO 63118. Choose routes of 16, 24 or 35 miles.  The routes are mostly flat with some rolling hills.
 
In May, The Great Rivers Greenway District announced the addition of 57-miles of on-street Bike St. Louis routes through St. Louis County and St. Louis City. The Bike St. Louis system now totals 77 miles of dedicated bike lanes and shared traffic lanes. All Bike St. Louis routes feature highly visible customized designation signage, standard federal bicycle route signage and on-street pavement markings. Bike St. Louis maps are available online at the Bike St. Louis website.

This free event is brought to you by The Great Rivers Greenway District. Riders still need to register and sign a waiver before receiving a route map and beginning the ride. Services provided by Trailnet include SAG (service and gear) support until 3 p.m., route markings and map. Mechanical support is provided by Maplewood Bicycle.

Directions to the start: From downtown St. Louis take I-55 south and exit at Arsenal Street (exit #206C) and go left. At S. Broadway turn left and then another left onto Lynch Street. The parking lot will be on the left.  
 
For a FREE 2008 Calendar of Bicycle Rides check your local bike shop or the Trailnet website.

The Saint Louis Art Museum hosts Jewelry in July, a trunk show of exquisite jewelry created by a variety of artists across the country. Beginning July 11 and continuing through July 13, the Museum Shop will feature hand-crafted bracelets, necklaces and earrings, blown-glass beadwork and precious gemstones.

Admission to the Saint Louis Art Museum is free to all every day. For more information about the Saint Louis Art Museum, call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org.

The Radio City Rockettes spend Christmas in St. Louis when Dance St. Louis and Fox Associates co-present The Radio City Christmas Spectacular in 38 performances at the Fox Theatre December 11-28. An American tradition since 1925, the world’s best-known precision dancers star in this holiday entertainment extravaganza that includes classics like Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and The Living Nativity plus new stage effects, costumes and musical numbers.

Riverdance, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way into the hearts of millions of people around the globe, will play five performances at the Fox May 1-3 on its farewell tour of North America.

 

The second annual Spring to Dance Festival on May 21-23 brings dance companies from throughout the Midwest and beyond to the Touhill for three nights of performances, priced at only $10 each night. Each performance features a different sampler of dance, from world-class companies to rising stars, from ballet and contemporary to hip-hop and jazz.  

B-36? BINGO!! Fill your plate, your glass and your bingo card at the third annual BBQ & Bingo night at BIN 36.

Join BIN 36 for an evening of delectable barbeque, wine, beer, summer cocktails and a rousing game of bingo with the chance to win great prizes. The evening will feature a selection of world class wines, ice cold beer, summer cocktails and a menu of summer-inspired barbeque favorites from Executive Chef John Caputo. Answer the call to celebrate summer with the best of barbeque, bingo and wine in downtown Chicago. Tickets are available online at www.bin36.com for $50 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity.

Graze on a barbeque feast while playing your card in a competitive game of bingo. Guests will enjoy the following dishes:

Whole Rotisserie Suckling Pig

Fish Tacos

Seafood Paella

Fried Chicken Etoufee

Fritto Misto

Chilled Gazpacho & Shrimp Shooters

Pecan Cole Slaw

Three Bean & Potato Salad

Cucumber, Red Onion & Blue Cheese Salad

Grilled Fruit Panzanella Salad

Heirloom Tomato Salad

Fudge Cookies with Caramel Mousse

Lemon Almond Cake

Gianduja Fudge Brownies

Sparkling Blueberry Shooters

Fruit Tarts

Legendary American blues singer Huddie Ledbetter, best known as “Leadbelly”, established himself as a talented musician while facing incarceration multiple times for various crimes. Regarding this as one of his best films, Parks examines the life of the renowned singer in this well received biopic chronicling Leadbelly’s rise to fame.

Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 314.655.5299. The film will be shown in the Museum Auditorium. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

$5 ($3 for Museum Members)

Through photographs, film clips and interviews with the artist, his family, colleagues and associates, this engaging documentary looks at the life and work of Gordon Parks. It is a revealing portrait of Parks as an artist, a family man and as an observer and participant on the front lines of American history in the 20th century. Produced by Denzel Washington for HBO, the film was made to complement the traveling exhibition Half Past Autumn: The Art of Gordon Parks, a retrospective of Parks’ photography. Narrated by Alfre Woodard.

Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 314.655.5299. The film will be shown in the Museum Auditorium. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

FREE

Imagine a race across the entire state of Missouri, just you and your boat thrown against 340 miles of wind, heat, bugs and rain. This ain’t no mama’s boy float trip.

This race promises to test your mettle from the first stroke in Kansas City to the last gasp in St. Charles. Just entering it will impress your friends. Finishing it will astound them… and winning it? Well, you always thought you were sort of a legend anyway, didn’t you? It’s time to prove it.

The Missouri 340 is an endurance race across the state of Missouri. Competitors will start in Kansas City and finish, some of them anyway, in St. Charles. With numerous towns and hamlets, the course offers plenty of opportunity for resupply while enroute. The Missouri River is also incredibly scenic and isolated in some stretches, with wildlife and beautiful vistas to rival any river in North America. But if you're trying to win this race, you won't have time to enjoy  any of it.

Participants are allowed exactly 100 hours to complete the course.  There are nine checkpoints along the route where paddlers are required to sign in and sign out. Cutoff times will be associated with these checkpoints based on the 100 hour pace. Failure to miss two consecutive deadlines is grounds for disqualification. To finish this race in 100 hours is a huge accomplishment. Only 2/3 of the teams were able to do that last year.

There are no dams, locks or portages on this stretch of the Missouri. You could, conceivably, finish this race without ever having left your  boat. (We don't recommend it.) This doesn't mean that the race is without danger. Any time you put yourself on the water, especially  moving water, you assume a certain amount of risk. The Missouri 340 course is all on Class I water. The current is about 3 mph and there are no rapids. The biggest hazard to paddlers would be motorboats, mostly fisherman, and the occasional towboat pushing barges. In river obstacles would include wing dikes, buoys and bridge pilings.

Thanks to the United States Coast Guard, the river is marked over the entire course with mileage and channel markers. It is almost impossible not to know, within a mile or less, your exact location. At the pre-race meeting and safety check, racers will be briefed on how to read these markers, how to handle a tow and barge passage and what constitutes public property on the river. Paddlers will also be provided with a racing guide that includes available services in towns, emergency phone numbers, etc.

For registration or further information, click here. 

The Foundry Art Centre celebrates the skill and patience of artists who, in an age of seductive high speed solutions, still prefer to work up a sweat and get their hands dirty.

Fire can bring great destruction to an ecosystem or incredible renewal. As a management tool, fire has been used for centuries and is still an important part of maintaining Columbia Bottom. This program will explore the prairie that was burned in early spring to see what has sprouted. Bring drinking water and plant field guides if you have them. Meet at the Visitor Center. This program is recommended for adults. Reservations begin July 11.

Come explore the conservation efforts that have transformed Ruth Park Woods on a one-mile hike through the shaded woods. The 26-acre woods are the largest stand of oak-hickory forest of its size and quality in the area. It is also an oasis for resident and migratory birds. The Green Center is in the midst of a two-year effort to remove invasive honeysuckle and wintercreeper and replant trees along the riparian corridor.

The hike is being held in partnership with the Sierra Club-Eastern Missouri Group. For more information, email outing leader Ted Slap at slpacentral-sierra@yahoo.com

Learn more about the engineer who made a living salvaging cargo and steamboats at the bottom of the river to building the first ironclads on the river during the Civil War. After the war, he overcame many engineering and man-made obstacles to build the bridge at St. Louis that still bears his name.

This program is free.

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Come celebrate National Night Out in the outdoors with your family, friends and neighbors! Enjoy a canoe ride on the 34-acre lake or a hayride around the park. All safety equipment is provided.

Call 314-355-7374. Admission is free.

Before vehicles were equipped with GPS units, early explorers used a compass. Learn how to use this navigational tool through games and activities to help you find your way.

This program is recommended for ages 8 and older. Reservations begin July 30.

This urban bicycle ride, recommended for experienced cyclists, climbs the “little hills” of St. Charles. After the ride, visit the fine arts gallery in the Foundry Arts Centre that hosts juried exhibitions and features 20 working artists' studios. Choose route lengths of 27, 44 or 62 miles.

This is a free event thanks to support from the Great Rivers Greenway District.

Come see these magnificent “always on the go” birds up-close as they migrate through the area. The Illinois Audubon Society will be banding birds and they are available for adoption too!

Can you guess who the mosquito munchers are? Join us for a fun filled evening learning some bat facts indoors. Then, we will venture outside with our bat detector to look, and listen, for those little mosquito munchers. A bat colony can eat up to 160 pounds of insects in one outing!

This program is recommended for ages 8 and older. Reservations begin August 12.

Cool off on a hot summer day. Slide down the “giant hill” on a block of ice. Wear old clothes and bring a carpet square or towel for your ice. Cool treats and drinks provided.

Advanced registration is required by calling 314-355-7374. Recommended for ages 8 and older. Cost is $8 per-person.

The Race for the Rivers is a staged canoe and kayak race covering 65 miles of the scenic Missouri River from Washington to The Confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers 12 miles north of St. Louis. The first day’s race ends at Frontier Park at the Race for the Rivers Festival. Day two of the race includes a sprint to Columbia Bottom Conservation Area.

The Clean Water Challenge is a competitive race for speed and accuracy as paddlers travel 20 miles of the Missouri River from Weldon Spring to Frontier Park. Through their journey there will be tasks, including water quality monitoring, to be performed along the way.

The Race for the Rivers Festival will be held at Frontier Park, on the St. Charles waterfront. The Festival is the finish for the first day of the Race for the Rivers and the Clean Water Challenge portages here on Saturday.

Transfer your still water techniques to a river environment while improving your skills and learning new methods for moving a kayak. Boats and paddling equipment provided.

Recommended for ages 18 and older. Cost is $75 per person.

Reservations required.  Call 636-391-0922 

Learn about the lives of famous riverboat captains, writers, fishermen, and steamboat men that lived on the Mississippi River through gallery presentations and artist Gary R. Lucy’s unpretentious steamboat series. Free and open to the public.

Every Sunday through August. 

1-877-462-6979 

Educational and fun movies will be shown in the Discovery Theatre at the National Great Rivers Museum. A cool place to hang out on a hot day!

Sundays through August, 3 p.m.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through August, 11 a.m. 

1-877-462-6979 

Enjoy a scenic pedal along the Riverfront Trail. The route follows the Mississippi River. Choose your route length, 7 – 27 miles. The longest route crosses the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge. 

Secure parking is $1 at the garage at Lucas and Leonor K Sullivan, north of Washington Avenue.  Get a coupon from the SAG driver.

This free event is produced in partnership with The Great Rivers Greenway District.  

Every Tuesday through August 19, 2008. 

314-436-1234 

This is a new, free, fun event for families sponsored by the Spanish Lake Community Association and St. Louis County Parks.  Concessions will be available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Saturdays in August (2, 9, 16 and 23), 8:30 p.m. 

For more information call 314-355-7374.

Every second Saturday, July – October, the park is open until 11 p.m. for late night fishing. Brig your pole, bait and lantern and fish until the wee hours. Fishing is only permitted from the bank.

July 12 and August 9, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.

This free program is open to all ages.

314-615-4386 

Enjoy a midday Segway glide along the Mississippi River down to one of Alton's lunch café's. Riders learn about Alton's rich history, savor a delicious meal, and learn to ride a Segway.

Saturdays through October 25, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Glided Tours - $100 per person. To register, call the Alton Convention Visitors Bureau at 1-800-258-6645.

Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers (called "geocaches" or "caches"). Several are located at the Rivers Project and interested individuals can attend this 1-hour program to learn more and get involved in geocaching.

Admission is free. 

The third Sunday of each month the Friends of Scott Joplin present an open piano afternoon for fans, musicians and students of ragtime in The Rosebud Café. 

314-340-5790

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is a Biblical musical parable of a boy blessed with prophetic dreams who is sold into slavery only to find adventure and redemption in Egypt.

Stages performs in the intimate, 384-seat Robert G. Reim Theater at the Kirkwood Civic Center, 111 South Geyer Road, 63122. The 2008 season will also Disney's The Jungle Book (August 6 - 17), and The Music Man (September 5 - October 5). Tickets are $46.00, with numerous special single ticket and subscription rates available. For more information and to purchase tickets call 314-821-2407 or visit www.stagesstlouis.org.

Fore one week only, 25 of of downtown St. Louis' finest restaurants will offer a special dining promotion of three-course dinners for a fixed price of $25 per person, plus tip and tax.

There are no passes to buy, coupons to carry or cards to punch. Patrons simply attend the participating restaurant of their choice between Monday August 11th and Saturday August 16th. As part of the promotion, restaurants will also offer Rosemount Estate wines for $7 per glass.

Restaurant Week includes the following fine dining establishments: 400 Olive (Hilton Hotel), An American Place, Anthony's, Asia (Lumiere Place), Burger Bar (Lumiere Place), Carmine's Steak House, Charlie Gitto's, Clark Street Grill (Westin Hotel), The Drunken Fish, The Dubliner, F15teen, Harry's, House of Savoy (Lumiere Place), J. Buck’s, Jake’s Steaks, Joseph’s, Kitchen K, Lombardo's Trattoria (Drury Union Station), Lucas Park Grille, Mahogany Grill (Omni Hotel), Mike Shannon's, Mosaic, Simply Fondue, Skybox Sports Grill, and Top of the Riverfront (Millennium Hotel).  

International Institute’s Festival of Nations is St. Louis leading multicultural celebration featuring:

    * traditional dance and music
    * ethnic food
    * cultural and educational exhibits
    * folk art demonstrations
    * and an international market

The International Institute's Festival of Nations is held outdoors in the leafy urban setting of Tower Grove Park on the city's South Side, just steps away from the thriving International District. A free shuttle service will be available throughout the park. Parking is available in Tower Grove Park and on surrounding streets.

Music & Dance
Listen to traditional music and song in Folk Grove. Dance and swing with traditional ethnic artists at the Forest Stage. See you local world music favorites at the World Music Stage. From Spanish flamenco to a Vietnamese dragon dance, from thundering Ivorian drums to Jewish klezmer, there is something for every taste.

Food & Drink
Sample dishes from 30-plus ethnic food booths - featuring delicate Bosnian baklava, Brazil's national dish feijoada, Ethiopian injera with doro wt, Filipino kebabs, and other mouth-watering ethnic treats.

Shopping
Browse over two dozen gift booths selling Mexican glassware, Israeli jewelry, Indian saris and other hand-made items.

Fun for All Ages
Bring the kids to the Children's Area, which featres ethnic storytelling, mask-making and other hands-on activities. Test your dancing and athletic skills in the Village Green, where you can join in on informal, free dance lessons including Spanish Flamenco, popular Indian dancing and the Mexican Hat Dance. Stop at the World Sports Meadow to show off your strength in the caber toss.

Cultural Corner
Learn about your cultural ancestry and your new immigrant neighbors. Visit informational booths from local community agencies and cultural organizations.

This event offers FREE ADMISSION.

"Kirchenfest", which is German for "church festival", is a two-day celebration in which the people of St. Paul Parish share their warmth and friendliness with friends and visitors alike.     

The Kirchenfest is one of the largest church festivals in Southern Illinois. The event spreads over six acres on the grounds of St. Paul Parish and draws people from miles around the bi-state area,

On The Grounds:
7:30 - 10:00     Bavarian Skillet Breakfast Served
8:00 - 9:00     Strassenlauf 5K Run/Walk - Rain or Shine; starts on Lemon Street
9:00 - 10:00     Strassenlauf 2K Run/Walk - Rain or Shine; starts on Lemon Street
10:00 - 4:00     Korbball 3 on 3 Basketball - Main Street
9:00 - 6:00     Flea Market
4:00 - 8:00     Dixie Jazz Kings - Strolling the Grounds
4:00     Mass in Church
5:30     Mass in Church
5:30 - 11:30     Bingo in the Bingo Tent

North Tent:
9:30 - 3:30     Kirchenfest Auction
3:30 - 7:30     The Jorrells
7:30 - 8:30     Kirchen Characters, Highland Varsity Cheerleaders and Dance Team
8:30 - 12:30     Brave Combo - National Touring Act and Two-Time Grammy Winners from Denton, TX

South Tent:
10:00 - 11:00     Strassenlauf Awards
11:00 - 11:45     Dance House
11:45 - 12:30     Highland Twirlettes
12:30 - 1:15     Brigette Ulmer's Dance Depot
1:30 - 2:30     Jane Mannion's School of Dance
2:30 - 3:30     Kirchen Characters, St. Paul Junior High School Cheerleaders and Highland High School JV Dance Team
3:30 - 7:30     Sh-Boom
8:00 - 12:00     Double D's
 
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24th
On The Grounds:
11:00 - 5:30     Chicken Dinner - Parish Center
11:00 - 3:00     Flea Market
11:00 - 3:00     Jass Tournament
12:00 - 5:00     Korbball 3 on 3 Basketball - Main Street
1:30 - 10:00     Bingo in the Bingo Tent
3:00 - 7:00     Dixie Jazz Kings - Strolling the Grounds
4:30 - 8:30     Klassic Kar Kruise-In
10:00 - 10:30     Drawing for all Raffle Items

North Tent:
1:00 - 5:00     Ralph Butler Band
5:00 - 6:00     Kirchen Characters, Highland High School Varsity Cheerleaders and Dance Team
6:00 - 10:00     Brave Combo - National Touring Act and Two-Time Grammy Winners from Denton, TX

South Tent:
10:00 - 11:00     Outdoor Polka Mass
with 'The Good Times Band'
11:00 - 12:00     The Good Times Band (polka)
12:00 - 1:00     Kirchen Characters, St. Paul Junior High School Cheerleaders and Highland High School JV Dance Team
1:00 - 4:30     The Company
5:00 - 9:00     PHINS
 

The 21st Annual Midwest Salute to the Arts will be held Friday, August 22 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, August 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, August 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  This free family event will have something for everyone in the entire family to enjoy.

Performing Artists 

Childeren's Stage

Saturday - August 23
9:00 - 10:00     Doodles -- Bob Kelmer
11:00 - 12:00     Joe the Juggler
12:30 - 1:30
    Young Chef's Academy
2:30 - 3:30     Bazoink
4:00 - 5:00
    Totally Magic
Sunday - August 24
10:00 - 11:00     Doodles -- Bob Kelmer
11:30 - 12:30     Joe the Juggler
1:00 - 2:00     Young Chef's Academy
2:30 - 3:30     Bazoink

Performing Arts Stage   

Saturday - August 23
10:00 - 11:00     Autumn's Child
11:00 - 12:00
    Phil'zHarmoniks
12:00 - 3:00
    Symmetry
3:00 - 6:00     Oliver Johnson The Nite Train Express
Sunday - August 24
11:00 - 2:00
    Raven Moon
2:00 - 5:00     Lydia Ruffin Trio

Classic Stage   

Saturday - August 23
10:00 - 1:00     Fairchild
1:00 - 4:00     Mo and Dawn
4:00 - 6:00     Christopher Braig Jazz Quartet
Sunday - August 24
11:00 - 2:00     Ginkgo Bloba
2:00 - 5:00     Louis Michael Bank

Entryway Music
Mark Holland (Autumn's Child) Native American Flute Musi

   
2008 Artists

Clay

Michael Baxley
Brian Beam
Mike Bose
Kristin & Al Clement
Steve & Miky Cunningham
Timothy Langholz
Ethan Lillemoe
Frank Neef
John Sellberg
Tony Winchester

Drawing/Printmaking (Graphics)

C.J. Bradford
Jerry Brown
Scott Burns
Mel Fleck
Mathis Muleme
Steve Nowatski
Janet Parke
Susan Rogers
John Stoeckley
Scott Swezy
Matthew Weld

Fine Craft

Jennie Goodman
Kimmerle Green
Patricia Kampmann
Katy Kruze
Carol Kuntzman
Mary McFarland
Jim Newbury
Marilyn Peterie

Glass

Douglas Becker
Joseph Becker
Barrie Bredemeir
Todd Cameron
Dylan & Amy Engler
Yevette Lubbers
Peter Patterson
Nolan Prohaska
Laura Thompson

Jewelry (Precious Metal)

Charlotte Allen
Mary Ciebien
Monika Fairchild
Daniel Grussing
Dee Kates
Dean Lewis
Suzette Nesbitt
Nena Potts
Kathryn Scullin

Mixed Media

Janice Mudd
Eric Sauvageau
Bonnie Shopper
Corrine Smith
Randal Spangler
Rick Stone
Brian Sullivan
Marc Villaneuva
Virginia Witt

Oil/Acrylics

Danny Chu
Michael Cornell
Irina Dinkevich
Gerard Erley
Jane Johnson
Jim Rigg
Rasa Saldaitis
Alicia Scolarici
Chun Wang
Christopher Westfall

Photography

Don Ament
Karin Connolly
Jill Heupel
Alex Ludden
Robert McKemie
Todd Shaak
Ronald Vivod
Jeane Vogel
Jon Walton

Sculpture

Steve Anderson
Paul Bayer
Roberta Elliot
Laurie Fowler
Rick Martin
David Petlowany
Wayne Trinklein
Kevin Troubaugh

Watercolor

Jennifer Ardolino
Nancy Beard
Marsha Becker-Kyle
Marilynne Bradley
Gene Brown
P. Clark
ZL Feng
Lu Fuller
Klaus Kuntscher
David Yeh

Wood

Vic Barr
Stanley Boyle
Dale Lewis
Steven Martin
Jay O'Rourke
Dale Robbins
Erik Smith

The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is hosting its annual Festival of Faiths and Cultures, which offers food, music, and fun while celebrating diversity in the global community. Grab a bite from one of a dozen different nations, including Nigerian fried plantains, Iranian kebabs, and German potato pancakes, then sit down and watch the stage performances that showcase dances and music from all over the world.

Children are included in the celebration as well, since the Children's Village is offering minature horse rides, Henna tattoos, Native American storytelling, and tons of other hands-on learning experiences to broaden their horizons in addition to entertaining.

Vendors will also be on hand to sell souvenirs and gifts from across the globe, but the feature that makes this celebration unique is the Interfaith Learning Center, where representatives from a spectrum of beliefs will be tabling and answering questions that curious passers-by may have. No proseltyzing is allowed, so visitors are encouraged to ask any questions they may have about any faith.

The best part about the spectrum of events offered? Admission is free, and the celebration runs all day long.

For more information, visit the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows website or call 618-397-6700.

Brought back by popular demand, this intense favorite college pastime will take place once again on the outdoor patio with official beer pong tables and a plethora of booze. There will be a $25 team entry fee, and the winning team takes home a $175 cash prize.

Haunted happenings are underway at Six Flags St. Louis, as everybody's favorite theme park kicks off its annual Fright Fest. In addition to all of the thrills, spills and chills you usually find, a ghoulish good time can be had by all with a variety of hair-raising shows, electrifying street entertainment, monstrous mazes and the Haunted House of Terror. Or, just bring a bag and beg for candy along the trick-or-treat trail - just remember that it's good to share.

Visit www.sixflags.com for all the ghoulish details.

Foundry Art Centre and St. Charles City/County Library District to Host The Big Read in February 2009

The Foundry Art Centre received a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts to host The Big Read, a national initiative to promote literary reading. The Big Read will take place in St. Charles and surrounding communities beginning Feb. 1, 2009, and continuing throughout the entire month. Kick-off date for The Big Read is Sunday Feb. 1, 2009, at the Foundry Art Centre. Festivities include a personal appearance of the Gateway Sled Dogs, and a concert performed by the St. Charles County Symphony.

To ensure better community participation, the Foundry Art Centre, in partnership with St. Charles Library District City/County, has developed programs and activities centering on the selected novel, 'Call of the Wild,' by author Jack London.  The National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with Arts Midwest, a regional arts organization based in Minneapolis, provided nationwide participating communities organizational guides, reader’s guides and technical assistance to facilitate and implement The Big Read on a local level.  

Activities simultaneous with reading of Call of the Wild will take place the entire month of February 2009 and include a read-out-loud marathon with local celebrities and community leaders, a film series, book-making workshops, book discussions, and a tour of the Wild Canid Survival and Research Center.  The Foundry Art Centre and the Library District are in the final planning stages of related activities.

Locally, Ameren UE, the City of Cottleville, City of St. Charles Arts and Culture Commission, and Hazelwood and Weber LLC are sponsoring The Big Read.  

Governor Matt Blunt, along with Representatives David Day, Billy Pat Wright, Ellen Brandom, Kathlyn Fares, Sally Faith,Jane Cunningham, Joe Smith and Maynard Wallace have joined The Big Read to help encourage a nation of active readers and thinkers.  (photo attached)

A quote from NEA Chairman Dana Gioia states, “The NEA’s landmark 2004 study, Reading at Risk, showed that literary reading in the U.S. is in steep decline.  No single program can entirely reverse this trend, but if cities nationally unite to adopt The Big Read, our community-wide reading program, together we can restore reading to its essential place in American culture.”

St. Louis celebrates its cinematic roots by hosting the St. Louis International Film Festival from November 13-23rd. Featuring more than 260 films over a diverse range of genres and countries, SLIFF promises to be one of the most exciting events of the season. Screenings will occur at one of four main theatres: the Tivoli, Plaza Frontenac, the St. Louis Art Museum or Webster University.

On top of the screenings themselves, the festival will feature a dozen free seminars with subjects like "The Making of Wall-E," "Pixar Shorts," "NFF Coffee with the Filmakers," and many more. If the discussion of film itself is more relevant, there will also be a host of sidebar discussions dedicated to various cultures, genres of the medium, and historical time periods in film.

For a complete schedule of events, as well as topics discussed in the sidebars and free events, visit the Saint Louis International Film Festival website.

Shoppers can expect to a variety of unique holiday gifts crafted by local artisians. A strolling ensemble of costumed Christmas carolers will provide old-fashioned entertainment, and guests can dine on hot soups, cookies, coffee and cider. Stone Hill Winery will be serving free samples of hot mulled wine.

The market will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, and admission is free. For more information, check our Web site at www.stonehillwinery.com or call Kay Schwinke at 800-909-9463.
 

The Craft Alliance, a St. Louis not-for-profit artist exhibition hall and gallery is offering a 20% member discount November 13-16 to show its appreciation for the lifeblood of its organization.  Even if you're not a member, stop by to see what unique gift opportunities they have.

The Fox Theatre presents RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles for two performances only! RAIN is a Beatles cover band that performs a multi-dimensional, multi-media show blending music, video, and more for a unique musical experience! Tickets for the show go on sale at 10a.m. on Fri., Nov. 14.

Start the Holidays with the Foundry Art Center on Nov. 30 for Family Day. The day will feature family friendly events, kids crafts, and more, including a concert by Frilly and Miller and a puppet show by Kincaid Karacters! Admission is free, but reservations are encouraged.

ABC's #1 rated reality show, Dancing With The Stars, is coming to the Gateway City on January 16th. Renowned celebrities and professional dancers will be competing for the title of best dancing pair among their peers, with tickets on sale November 10, so head over to the Scottrade Center website and snag a pair.

All faiths are welcome to celebrate the Jewish festival of lights at the Missouri Botanical Gardens! Featuring storytelling, singing, traditional menorah lighting, and shopping for Jewish items you can't get anywhere else. For more information, visit the Missouri Botanical Gardens website.

Foundry Art Centre's Big Red Box event is a celebration of the Best of Missouri Hands artists, showcasing unique hand-made pieces and featuring live music, refreshments, and a great holiday atmosphere. For more information, visit the Foundry Art Centre website.

Support the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis just by going about your daily routine. If you present a voucher, Barnes and Noble Booksellers will donate a portion of the sales to the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis. For a printable voucher visit the Contemporary Art Museum website, and buy those books you've been meaning to get around to.

Now through the end of the year, save up to 75% off at Muse, the Contemporary's gift store. Full of eclectic gifts for the art enthusiast, Muse has the latest books, jewelry and home accents with a contemporary twist that makes them chique as well as cheap.

To browse through some of their offerings, visit Muse's website.

Meet the inimitable Martha Stewart at Macy's in West County Center on Friday, February 27th at 3PM.

Glean inspiration from the queen of perfection herself, as she signs copies of her lastest book Martha Stewart's Cooking School: Lessons and Recipes for the Home Cook. Purchase your copy for $45 and enter the line to meet her and recieve an autograph (and maybe a few quick baking tips, if she's so obliged). You may also purchase an advance copy now through February 26th, and pick up your book at the signing on February 27th.

For more information, call 314-966-0017 x4302.

St. Louis's rich brewing history will be celebrated at this "spirited" festival. The area's finest brewers will offer samples of over 60 of their finest beers, while local eateries will also be there to offer sustenance for all the beer drinkers. Sample Bohemian Pilsners, English IPA's, Schwarzbiers, regular old American Pilsners and much, much more.

Festivities will take place on the brewer's grounds in Forest Park, just east of the Missouri History Museum.

Festival highlights will include the Festival Brew, in which each of the participating local brewers will craft their own version of the St. Louis Dark Lager.

Event hours:

Friday, June 5, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday, June 6, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. and 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

Mounds Trail Hike & Prehistoric Peddle

Explore the largest prehistoric Indian city north of Mexico from a new perspective. Start the day on foot with an invigorating walk around historic Cahokia Mounds. Hike the 5-mile loop or take the group-led tour starting at 9:00 a.m.

Registration for the Prehistoric Pedal from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Horseshoe Lake State Park (3321 Hwy 111, Granite City, IL 62040). Your route is up to you. Maps will be provided.

After the event, hang around the Mounds for the St. Louis Storytelling Festival, which begins at 2 p.m. Click here for more information on the 30th Annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival.

Both events are free and open to the public. Click here for more information.

Sunshine Classroom 

Kids can experience the magic of Mother Nature thanks to The Magic House's new outdoor exhibit, the Sunshine Classroom. Located on the rooftop terrace of the Mezzanine, this open-air "classroom" allows children to dig in different types of soil, identify plant parts, learn about a variety of seeds and much more while handling real tools.

One of the many highlights of the Sunshine Classroom is the Growing Vegetable Soup exhibit, a colorful gardening exhibit based on the award-winning book, by Lois Ehlert. True to The Magic Houses mission, visitors will gain firsthand knowledge of the gardening process in a fun and interactive way.

For more information on the Sunshine Classroom and The Magic House, click here.

Spring Artwalk

As picturesque as a painting itself, the historic St. Charles Riverfront is an idyllic setting for such an event as the Spring Artwalk. Amble down the cobblestone Main Street, listen to music, sample wine and admire the work of over 80 painters, sculptors, photographers and other artists inside the businesses and galleries on Main Street and the Foundry Art Centre.

Hours:

Fri., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sun., Noon-5 p.m.

Little Shop of Horrors

One of the longest running off-Broadway shows, Little Shop of Horrors is a quirky musical romp that tells the tale of a down and out floral assistant that becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers a R&B-singing carnivorous plant who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding his growing appetite.

Showtimes:

Mon.-Fri.: 8 p.m.

Sat.: 4 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Sun.: 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Click here to purchase tickets.

Guys and Dolls

With such hits as "A Bushel and a Peck" and "Luck Be a Lady," Guys and Dolls ranks among the top of the world's classic musicals. "Guys and Dolls" tells the tale of a man accepts a bet that he can't make the next woman he sees fall in love. Predictably, hilarity and romance ensue.

At Stages, there's no such thing as a bad seat, so don't miss this opportunity to see one of the most well-known muscials of all time.

Showtimes:

Mon.-Fri.: 8 p.m.

Sat.: 4 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Sun.: 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Click here to purchase tickets.

MLB All-Star FanFest

St. Louis is the ultimate baseball town, and when the Major Leage All-Star FanFest comes to town, along with the 2009 All-Star Game, it will become exponentially greater.

The FanFest is an interactive baseball theme park which will take place at America's Center in the heart of downtown St. Louis. Open all four days from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (7 p.m. on Friday, the 10th and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, the 14th), the FanFest will include Hall of Famer autograph sessions, Major League clinics and seminars, memorabilia and all-star fun for fans of all ages.

Click here for more information on the All-Star FanFest and ticketing.

LIVE on the Levee: Little Feat

Enjoy a night of music in the shadow of the Gateway Arch. Coasting through the country on its 40th Anniversary Tour, Little Feat will stop in St. Louis for a night of rock, country, R&B and a touch of the blues during the second night of the St. Louis Riverfront's free concert series, LIVE on the Levee.

Local group, Madahoochi will open the night's festivites at approximately 6 p.m., and Little Feat will take the stage around 8 p.m.

For more information on LIVE on the Levee, click here.

LIVE on the Levee: Gretchen Wilson

The "Redneck Woman" herself will grace the LIVE on the Levee stage, promising a toe-tapping, aw-shucks evening in the shadow of the Gateway Arch. Don't miss this high-energy outdoor concert, which is free to boot!

Pearl Heart will open the show, taking the stage around 6 p.m., while Ms. Wilson will commence with the good ol' country at 8 p.m.

For more information on this concert or on LIVE on the Levee, click here.

LIVE on the Levee: Guster

Don't miss acoustic rockers, Guster, when they perform such hits as "Fa Fa," "Barrel of a Gun" and more at St. Louis's free concert series, LIVE on the Levee on July 31st.

This midsummer show has all the makings of a sensational evening, chocked full of energetic tunes, an incredible setting and a crowd that will surely be ready to rock.

Opening for Guster is Joe Stickley's Blue Print, who will take the stage around 6 p.m., while Guster will kick off their portion of the evening at approximately 8 p.m.

For more information on this concert and LIVE on the Levee, click here.

LIVE on the Levee: Lupe Fiasco

Up and coming musician, Lupe Fiasco will round out the 2009 LIVE on the Levee concert series on Saturday, August 1st with such hit singles as "Paris, Tokyo" and "Superstar."

As with all LIVE on the Levee concerts, this event is free and will feature fabulous food vendors, an interactive Kids Zone complete with inflatable games and a stunning setting beneath the Gateway Arch.

Black Spade will open the show, taking the stage at approximately 6 p.m., and Mr. Fiasco will begin at approximately 8 p.m.

Click here for more information on this concert and other LIVE on the Levee facts.

Fair St. Louis

Celebrate the Fourth of July at this free summer festival on the Mississippi River levee beneath the stunning Gateway Arch.

The spectacular fireworks at each evening's end aren't the only reason that this event is a can't miss. The Counting Crows will perform live on July 3rd, while Train  and Nat and Alex Wolff will take the stage on July 4th. Bring the little ones by the K-Town Kids Zone, where they can scale climbing walls, have a NFL experience and more. Adults will surely delight in the dozens of food and beverage vendors that will line the fairgrounds.

Fore more information on this fantastic Fourth of July celebration, click here.

Saint Louis Zoo: Stingrays at Caribbean Cove 

Watch, touch and even feed 32 graceful stingrays during their short stay at the Saint Louis Zoo. Bringing a bit of the ocean to middle America, Stingrays at Caribbean Cove features a 17,000-gallon pool complete with a waterfall and lush landscape.

The Zoo ensures all visitors that these incredible sea creatures are completely safe. As they swim past your hands, they cannot bite you and their stingers or barbs have been painlessly trimmed back just like fingernails are clipped.

Admission to the Zoo is free, while entrance to this special exhibit is $3 (children under two are free and admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open).

Click here for more information on this exciting exhibit.

Grand Center: Circus Flora

This one-ring, European style circus presents Medrano. Inspired by the famous Medrano in Paris, where circus met cabaret and aristocrats mingled with gypsies, Circus Flora will bring this magical time and place to life from June 4th-June 21st.

High-flying aerialists and hilarious clowns will entertain and amaze audiences of all ages under the big top adjacent to Powell Symphony Hall in Grand Center. The show is approximately two hours with a 15 minute intermission.  

For those who can't make it at night or want to enjoy a shorter show, check out Little Top Wednesday, a special one-hour show starting at 10 a.m. for kids or "kids at heart."

Schedule of Shows:

Tuesday-Thursday: 7 p.m.

Friday & Saturday: 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.

Monday: No performances

For more information on Circus Flora, visit their website.

Stone Hill Winery: Cajun Concert

Get a taste creole culture in the heart of Missouri's Wine Country during Stone Hill Winery's three-day Cajun Concert. A Cajun band straight from the bayou will present three days of toe-tappin' music, along with authentic cajun dancing, dancing lessions one-hour before each concert and mouth-watering creole cuisine.

Admission includes cellar tour and tasting. Tickets go on sale two hours before concert begins. No tickets sold in advance. Guests are welcom to bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Cost:

One-day pass (Adults): $12 

One-day pass (Children 6-12): $2

Two-Day Pass (Adults): $22

Two-Day Pass (Children): $3

Three-Day Pass (Adults): $30

Three-Day Pass (Children): $4

Schedule:

Friday Concerts: 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday Concerts: 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday: 4 p.m. Mardi Gras Parade and Cajun Dancers

For more information on this event and Stone Hill winery, click here.

Macy's Downtown St. Louis - Your One-Stop Baseball Souvenir Shop

Stop by Macy's Downtown between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., on July 10, for music, fun, giveaways and photos with mascot, Fredbird®, and your favorite radio station.

Get your fan gear here. St. Louis is a town rich in baseball history & star moments...from the first shutout in 1940 to Stan Musial's homerun in 1948 and now this year's exciting chapter played in the shadow of the Arch. Revel in the memories by shopping in our official shop.

In addition to all of the official apparel in men's and women's sizes, Macy's carries other commemorative keepsakes of the big game on July 14th and for the home team, always.

Find the goods on the first floor at Macy's Downtown, as well as Macy's in West County, South County, Galleria, Chesterfield, Mid Rivers, and Fairview Heights, Ill.

Macy's Visitor Program - Discounts for Travelers

Out of State visitors to St. Louis can show their out of state drivers license or non-USA passport at the gift wrap department and receive Macy's Visitor Savings Pass valid on qualifying purchases* for three days.

For more info on this and more, click here.

Macy's Downtown St. Louis - Your One-Stop Baseball Souvenir Shop

Stop by Macy's Downtown 1-3 p.m., on July 11, for baseball-themed family fun including a cash cube, t-ball inflatables, radar speed game, balloon artist and face painting.

Get your fan gear here. St. Louis is a town rich in baseball history & star moments...from the first shutout in 1940 to Stan Musial's homerun in 1948 and now this year's exciting chapter played in the shadow of the Arch. Revel in the memories by shopping in our official shop.

In addition to all of the official apparel in men's and women's sizes, Macy's carries other commemorative keepsakes of the big game on July 14th and for the home team, always.

Find the goods on the first floor at Macy's Downtown, as well as Macy's in West County, South County, Galleria, Chesterfield, Mid Rivers, and Fairview Heights, Ill.

Macy's Visitor Program - Discounts for Travelers

Out of State visitors to St. Louis can show their out of state drivers license or non-USA passport at the gift wrap department and receive Macy's Visitor Savings Pass valid on qualifying purchases* for three days.

For more info on this and more, click here.

Macy's Downtown St. Louis - Your One-Stop Baseball Souvenir Shop

Stop by Macy's Downtown 1-3 p.m., on July 12, for baseball-themed family fun including a cash cube, t-ball inflatables,radar speed game, balloon artist and face painting.

Get your fan gear here. St. Louis is a town rich in baseball history & star moments...from the first shutout in 1940 to Stan Musial's homerun in 1948 and now this year's exciting chapter played in the shadow of the Arch. Revel in the memories by shopping in our official shop.

In addition to all of the official apparel in men's and women's sizes, Macy's carries other commemorative keepsakes of the big game on July 14th and for the home team, always.

Find the goods on the first floor at Macy's Downtown, as well as Macy's in West County, South County, Galleria, Chesterfield, Mid Rivers, and Fairview Heights, Ill.

Macy's Visitor Program - Discounts for Travelers

Out of State visitors to St. Louis can show their out of state drivers license or non-USA passport at the gift wrap department and receive Macy's Visitor Savings Pass valid on qualifying purchases* for three days.

For more info on this and more, click here.

Macy's Downtown St. Louis - Your One-Stop Baseball Souvenir Shop

Stop by Macy's Downtown between noon-2 p.m., on July 13, to meet famed St. Louis baseball legend Lou Brock. Lou will be on hand to autograph a photograph as your gift* with any purchase** of $25.00 or more from our official baseball merchandise.

*Available while supplies last and time allows. No personal items, please.

**Purchase must be made the day of the event

Get your fan gear here. St. Louis is a town rich in baseball history & star moments...from the first shutout in 1940 to Stan Musial's homerun in 1948 and now this year's exciting chapter played in the shadow of the Arch. Revel in the memories by shopping in our official shop.

In addition to all of the official apparel in men's and women's sizes, Macy's carries other commemorative keepsakes of the big game on July 14th and for the home team, always.

Find the goods on the first floor at Macy's Downtown, as well as Macy's in West County, South County, Galleria, Chesterfield, Mid Rivers, and Fairview Heights, Ill.

Macy's Visitor Program - Discounts for Travelers

Out of State visitors to St. Louis can show their out of state drivers license or non-USA passport at the gift wrap department and receive Macy's Visitor Savings Pass valid on qualifying purchases* for three days.

For more info on this and more, click here.

Y-98 will broadcast live at Hard Rock Cafe! 

America's favorite pastime will be in full swing when the All-Star festivities take over St. Louis, and what better place to celebrate than America's favorite rock-n-roll-themed restaurant. Stop by Hard Rock Cafe - St. Louis in Union Station from 5 p.m.-7 p.m to gobble down some good grub and have a chance to win FanFest tickets and tickets to an exclusive VIP All-Star Concert Party on Saturday, June 11th.

This event is 100% free and fun for all ages.

Cash & Carry Boutique Warehouse Sale on the Boulevard!

Fashionistas who enjoy the hunt and an incomparable deal (and who doesn't?) simply cannot miss this stylin' opportunity!

On Saturday, August 8th, head to The Boulevard to shop St. Louis's most fashionable boutiques on the cheap! The city's largest designer warehouse sale will take place next to Crate & Barrel and will feature designer fashions from the likes of Free People, Ella Moss, Joe's Jeans, Lilly Pulitizer and more—discounted up to 50-90 percent off the retail price.

For the small price of $10, the sale will offer shoppers a "first peek" from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with proceeds going to the Family Resource Center and The Humane Society. During this time, there will also be a bar featuring wine and beer selections for shoppers who would like a cocktail to go with their gorgeous new cocktail dress or other fabulous finds. From 1 p.m to 4 p.m., entrance to the sale will be free for all.

Jus a few of the local boutiques participating are Daisy Clover, Laurie Solet, Ivy Hill, Vie and many other righteously chic retailers.

This sale is cash only and all transactions are final.

Tour of Missouri Starts in St. Louis

The Show Me State's version of the Tour de France will kick off in the Gateway City on Monday, September 7th in downtown St. Louis. The first stage of the race will be a spectator-friendly circuit through the city's streets and into the many picturesque neighborhoods that truly define St. Louis.

Route highlights include the Gateway Arch, the Old Courthouse and beautiful Forest Park—just to name a few. So, pull up a curb routeside and cheer on the finest that professional cycling has to offer as they wheel their way through St. Louis before heading across the state to the finish line in Kansas City.

For more information, visit the Tour of Missouri Website.

Celebrate the Land of the Rising Sun at the Missouri Botanical Garden

On Labor Day Weekend, the Missouri Botanical Garden's annual Japanese Festival will present taiko drumming, traditional tea ceremonies, martial arts demonstrations, candlelight walks in the Japanese Garden and much more.

One of St. Louis's most prized jewels, the Missouri Botanical Garden is a must stop spot during any trip to the Gateway City. The Japanese Garden, one of the many International Gardens that make up this lush urban oasis, is an ideal place to take a romantic stroll or bring the kids to feed the koi in the peaceful lake.

Hours:

Sept. 5 & 6, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission:

Adults (13-64) $15

Seniors $10

Children (3-12) $5

Farm Aid Rocks St. Louis!

Neil Young, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Jason Mraz, Wilco and many, many others will bring Farm Aid to the Gateway City for the first time ever on Saturday, October 4th at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Join thousands as they "Keep America Growing" and celebrate music, family farmers and good food right here in the Heartland.

Tickets are available at livenation.com, the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Box office, by callier (877) 598-8703, or at participating Blockbuster stores (visit livenation.com for list of locations).

Cost:

$39 for lawn

$44, $54 and $79 for seats

$169 for a limited number of premium seats

Christian Hard Rock & Hip Hop Under the Arch! 

Launched by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Rock the River is a free summer concert tour traveling the length of the Mississippi River, from Louisiana to Minnesota, stopping in St. Louis for a picturesque romp beneath the Gateway Arch.

The concert lineup includes Flyleaf, Kirk Franklin, Red, Canton Jones, Hawk Nelson, Lecrae and more. The concert will also feature brief messages from Franklin Graham aimed toward the youth in attendance. 

Gates will open at 1 p.m. Be sure to bring lawn chairs or plankets.

For more information, click here.

Hairspray Debuts at The Muny!

Watch the wacky mind of John Waters and some serious bouffants come to life when Hairspray takes over the Muny stage for the first time. The productions promises lots of big hair, boogying and bright, energetic dance numbers that you won't soon forget.

Click here to purchase tickets, or arrive by 7 p.m. and nab a seat in the 1,600+ free seats in the top tier. Best deal in town!

Celebrate Diversity in St. Louis!

Join in the multicultural celebration in the leafy urban setting that is Tower Grove Park on St. Louis's South Side.

Festivities will include traditional dance, music, ethnic food, cultural exhibits, folk art and an international market. Dine on Ethiopian injera while perusing the Isreali jewelry and getting down to the Ivorian drums.

Admission and entertainment are free.

To learn more about the Festival of Nations, click here.

Food, Crafts and Music in Historic St. Charles.

Admission is free to this annual festival that draws upwards of 200,000 people each year. Festivities will take place in Frontier Park, situated between the Missouri Riverfront and downtown St. Charles' charming Main Street.

Dine on Brats, funnel cakes and the usual festival fare. Crafters from over 30 states will be hawking their works, while musical entertainment and magic acts bring the event to life.

For more information on the Festival of the Little Hills, click here.

Where For Art Thou, St. Louis?

In its 16th year, the Saint Louis Art Fair in Clayton will feature a huge variety of artistic mediums from countless artists, live music & entertainment, and food from some of the finest and tastiest restaurants in St. Louis.

Lining the streets of toney Clayton, The Saint Louis Art Fair is a free event and is considered one of the best art fairs in the U.S. 

For more information on this event, click here.

Take a bite out of St. Louis! 

Featuring food from more than 40 St. Louis restaurants, the Taste of St. Louis is a can't miss, free event in the heart of downtown St. Louis.

Nibble on tasty bites from some of St. Louis' most beloved eateries, enjoy the live music and entertainment, and take in the beautiful view of the Arch during this fantastic autumn festival.

While admission is free to attend this event, there is a small price to sample the culinary creations.

For more information and a list of participating restaurants, click here.

Mucho Fun at the Hispanic Festival!

Enjoy live Latino bands, authentic cuisine, margaritas, folkloric performances and hispanic arts & crafts at the 2009 Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival at Soldiers Memorial park.

Taking place in the center of downtown St. Louis, this event is free to the public. For more information, click here.

Celebrate the Good Life in Frontier Park!

A free outdoor celebration for all ages, The Life is Good Festival at Frontier Park in historic St. Charles will feature live music from national recording artist Brett Dennen, rising star Erin McCarley, and family favorite SteveSongs, plus dozens of games, sports and activities. 

Play some football, frisbee, lacrosse and more at Jaketown, or make some craft magic at Chillville, or play some games with the kids at the Joy Zone, or just hang out and enjoy the view of the Missouri River.

For more information for on the Life is Good Festival, click here.

A Spoonful of Mary Poppins on Stage!

The world's most famous nanny has taken to the Fabulous Fox stage. From London to Broadway to St. Louis, Mary Poppins is a hit with theater goers of all ages. Witness the magic now through August 30 and enjoy such hits as "A Spoonful of Sugar" and "Chim Chim Cher-ee."

It's as supercalifragilisticexpialidocious as you might expect! 

Tickets Pricing: $28-$70

Showtimes:

Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m.

Sat., 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Sun., 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Thurs. Aug. 27 at 1 p.m.

For more information on "Mary Poppins" and other events at the Fox Theatre, click here.

Join thousands of cyclists on a moonlight ride throughout the metro area. The ride begins at Soldiers Memorial in Downtown St. Louis just past midnight and will cruise for 10 or 20 miles through St. Louis' diverse neighborhoods.

Cost: (cost of ride includes ride T-shirt)

Adults $30

Children (5-10) $10

Premier Riders $100

Free for children ages 4 and under

Schedule:

9 p.m.           Registration

10 p.m.         Live radio broadcast begins

11:45 p.m.    Announcements to riders

12:01 a.m.    Ride begins

1 a.m.           After Party & Snacks

For more information, click here.

Let's Go Fly a Kite with Mary Poppins! 

The world's most beloved nanny has arrived in St. Louis. Currently in its last week on the Fabulous Fox stage, Mary Poppins has traveled from London to Broadway to St. Louis to delight audiences with such classics as a "Spoonful of Sugar," "Chim Chim Cher-ee," and, of course, "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!"

Showtimes:

Tues.-Wed. 8 p.m.

Thurs. 1 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Fri. 8 p.m.

Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Sun. 1 p.m.

Ticket Cost: $28-$75

Buy your tickets now to get your own spoonful of Mary Poppins.

For more information on Mary Poppins and upcoming shows at the Fox Theatre, click here.

It's Apple Pickin' Time at Eckert's

Wagon rides, music, live entertainment, great festival foods, childrens' activities and more. The kids will enjoy pony rides or feeding goats, while all can feast on funnel cakes, roasted sweet corn and caramel apples.

Usher in autumn right, with a family trip Eckert's all-american farm.

For more information, click here.

It's Apple Pickin' Time at Eckert's

Wagon rides, music, live entertainment, great festival foods, childrens' activities and more. The kids will enjoy pony rides or feeding goats, while all can feast on funnel cakes, roasted sweet corn and caramel apples. Usher in autumn right, with a family trip Eckert's all-american farm.

For more information, click here.

Fine Arts Fest on Main Street

This highly accessible festival for the arts features all mediums, from scultpture to jewelry. Amble several cobblestone blocks of historic Main Street, perusing works from approximately 125 artists and sampling the cuisine from serveral local eateries.

In addition to the incredible artwork and food, there will be a steady showcase of live entertainment throughout the weekend.

For more information, click here.

Free Outdoor Concert  in Forest Park

Twilight Tuesdays is a concert series, which takes place outside the beautiful History Museum. Seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, but all are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs.

Children's activities will take place from 6 p.m. through intermission. Picnics are welcome, but food and drink will also be available for purchase.

Denise Thimes, one of St. Louis' most treasured jazz singers brings her musical gifts to the Twilight Tuesday stage on the evening of September 1.

Free Outdoor Concert in Forest Park 

Twilight Tuesdays is a concert series, which takes place outside the beautiful History Museum. Seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, but all are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs.

Children's activities will take place from 6 p.m. through intermission. Picnics are welcome, but food and drink will also be available for purchase.

The Rhythm Rockers will bring groovin' rock 'n' roll and feel good music from the past 50 years to the Twilight Tuesday stage on the evening of September 8.

Van Gogh's Vision at the OMNIMAX

Seen for the first time in the OMNIMAX Theater format, Van Gogh: Brush With Genius is a must see. Experience the extraordinary colors and passionate brushwork of Vincent Van Gogh's life journey through his letters, visit the landscapes that inpired him and discover a Van Gogh you never knew before.

For showtimes, click here.

Tickets: 

Adults: $8

Child/Senior: $7

There Will Be Dancin' in the Street!

Serving as the opening celebration for the Grand Art District's fall arts season, this festival will feature 50 dance companies performing a variety of dance styles. From ballet to belly to hip hop, this free event promises to keep not only the dancers, but the crowd on their toes with a surprise performance that includes audience participation.

Dance instructions will also be offered throughout the festival, including the Bollywood dance to the Oscar-winning Hindi song "Jai Ho," made popular in the closing scene of Slumdog Millionaire.

Food and beverages will also be sold by District restaurants and street vendors.

For more information on Dancing in the Street Festival, click here.

A Ghostly Good Time at The Butterfly House!

The Saturday and Sunday before Halloween, the Butterfly House in Faust Park will celebrate this spooky holiday in a way only they can.

Kids can don their costumes and meet Wanda the Witch Wasp, Clara the Cow Cockroach and other costumed characters and participate in one of seven "spooktacular" party games, like the Mummy Wrap or Putt Putt Pumpkin. Try your hand at the craft table, get your face painted and don't leave without your goody bag.  

Entrance is included with admission to Butterfly House ($6 adults, $4.50 seniors, $4 ages 4-12).

For more information on the Booterflies Halloween Party and other events at the Butterfly House, click here.

The Greatest Show On Earth® at the Scottrade Center!

An event that really needs no introduction, The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey bring their Zing Zang Zoom circus extravaganza to the Scottrade Center on October 15, for four exciting days and seven mind-blowing shows.

Marvel as a four-ton elephant disappears before your eyes, an evil nemesis transforms into a ferocious tiger,  and human canonballs and high wire acts defy gravity.

Tickets: $11-$75

For more information on this event, click here.

Cheshire Lodge Deals & Steals!

Don't miss your chance to stay at St. Louis' most beloved hotel and tavern for just $65 per night, plus tax. Call the Cheshire Lodge and ask for this rate between now and December 30th to book your single or double standard room. Click here for details and exlusions.

Prepare to soak in the Olde English charm and unbeatable proximity to Forest Park. Often voted the most romantic hotel in St. Louis, the Cheshire is not only perfect for l'amore, but its central location makes it ideal for business, as well.  

To make your reservations, pick up the telly or mobile and call 1-800-325-7378 or 314-647-7300.

For more savings and special Cheshire Lodge packages, like their Romance or "Beer Gnome" specials, visit the Cheshire Lodge Website.

Little House on the Prairie: The Musical

One of America's most beloved series of stories comes to life in this uplifting musical. Follow the struggles and triumphs of the Ingalls family like never before.

To top it off, Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura fo 10 years on the Little House television series, will star on the Fox stage as Ma.

Click here to learn more about Little House on the Prairie: The Musical.

For Little House on the Prairie showtimes, click here.

Tickets: $21-$55

Ring in the Holidays with Nutcracker at the Fox

The magnificent Joffrey Ballet will perform this Holiday classic in the grand Fox setting. The Ballet Orchestra of St. Louis will play Tchaikovsky's beloved music, while more than 160 young St. Louis-area performers take to the stage in lavish costumes.

An ideal and timeless way to usher in the holiday season.

Tickets: $20-$75

Click here for Nutcracker showtimes or visit Metrotix to purchase tickets.

Made in Missouri

The 18th annual Best of Missouri Market at the Missouri Botanical Garden will feature more than 145 Show-Me-State food producers, artisans and vendors.

A fun and interactive way to see the Botanical Garden, all ages will enjoy the handcrafted items, baked goods and more. In addition to the goods, there will be daily musical performances, rain or shine. 

Admission:

Adults $12, Seniors (65+) $10, Children (3-12) $5

Click here to purchase tickets online.

Free Community Unveiling

In quite the artistic coupe, Chesterfield Arts has acquired the second cast of "The Awakening," a monumental metal sculpture by American sculptor Seward Johnson.

The official unveiling of this giant bursting forth from the ground will be held on Saturday, October 10th at 11 a.m. in Chesterfield's Central Park.

From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the festivities will include food, music and hands-on art activities like "Make Your Mark" by painting a MetroBus, t-shirt making contests and more.

The Saint Louis Science Center will host the 2009 International Science Festival (or SciFest) from October 7-11. For five days, aspiring scientist or even the mildly interested can attend more than 60 individual sessions on such topics as the chemistry of coffee or the future of genetics diagnostics.  

With events like "The Healing Power of Puppy Love" and "The Future of Energy" the International Science Festival promises to be a diverse and interesting diversion from your typical festival.

For more information and tickets, visit the SciFest Website.

The Saint Louis Science Center will host the 2009 International Science Festival (or SciFest) from October 7-11. For five days, aspiring scientist or even the mildly interested can attend more than 60 individual sessions on such topics as the chemistry of coffee or the future of genetics diagnostics.  

With topics ranging from "The Scienc of Baseball" to "Bionic You," Saturday at the International Science Festival promises to be a diverse and interesting diversion from your typical festival.

For more information and tickets, visit the SciFest Website.

Music and Fortune Telling at the Contemporary 

To coinside with the Contemporary's fall exhibition, For the blind man in the dark room looking for the black cat that isn't there, the museum will host an evening allowing St. Louis to explore the notions of chance and curiosity.

The evening will include music and fortune telling by Victoria Michaels and free beer, wine and snacks. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information on this event and the Contemporary, click here.

A Game of Cat and Mouse at the Rep

A prominent English mystery writer invites his wife's lover to his isolated, elaborate country house and inevitably a great deal of drama ensues. This Tony Award-wining puzzle keeps the audience guessing until the very end.

Sleuth will be performed on the Browning Mainstage at the Loretto-Hilton Center from October 14-November 8. 

Showtimes: Click here! 

To purchase tickets click here. 

All You Want For Christmas at the Rep

Based upon the 1983 classic holiday film, A Christmas Story will come to life at the Rep. Bring the whole family for a nostalgic and unforgettable theater experience.

A Christmas Story will be performed on the Browning Mainstage at the Loretto-Hilton Center from December 2-27.

Showtimes: Click here!

Ticket prices start at $15. To purchase tickets, click here.

Gardenland Express Holiday Flower and Train Show at the Botanical Garden

Experience the Missouri Botanical Garden "Gardenland Express," where G-scale model trains travel through a miniature lanscape of live plants, surrounded by colorful poinsettias and flowers. An annual holiday favorite.

Cost: Garden admission plus $5 (ages 3+).

A Very Victorian Christmas the the Botanical Gardens

Visit the Tower Grove House, the country residence of the Missouri Botanical Garden founder Henry Shaw, while is is all decked with wreaths, garlands, floral centerpieces, greenery and holiday trees.

Entrance to the Tower Grove House is free with Garden admission.

Tower Grove House is open everyday, but Mondays.

Light the Menorah at the Missouri Botanical Gardens

No matter what your heritage, enjoy festive Israeli music and dance, a menorah-lighting ceremony, and a traditional "shuk," or marketplace at the Missouri Botanical Garden's annual Festival of Lights celebration.

Festivities are free with Garden admission.

For more information, call 314-577-9400 or visit the Missouri Botanical Garden Website.

Celebrate Kwanzaa at the Missouri Botanical Garden

Where better to celebrate Kwanzaa, the African-American holiday centered around the feast table of the harvest, than the Missouri Botanical Garden?

The Garden's annual Kwanzaa celebration features a day of storytelling, craft and jewelry displays, authentic african drumming and live musical performances.

Spooky Saturday at the Saint Louis Zoo

Children (and parents!) are encouraged to wear their costumes to the Saint Louis Zoo's Boo at the Zoo event on "Spooky Saturday," October 24. From 9 a.m. to mummies and daddies can bring their little ghosts and goblins around the Zoo for safe and free trick-or-treating, live entertainment, games and a costume parade along the Pumpkin Trail. Oh yeah, and don't forget to check out the animals along the way!

Trick-or-Treat: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Stage Entertainment: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Crafts & Games: Noon-4 p.m.

Costume Parade: 4 p.m.

For more on Boo at the Zoo click here.

Celebrate the Season at Westport Plaza!

Don't miss your chance to embrace the holidays in a classic (and totally free) way! Head to Westport Plaza every Friday and Saturday in December (excluding Christmas Day) and take a free carriage ride around the festive hotspot.  

For more information on this offer and other Westport attractions and happenings, visit the Westport Plaza Website. 

Celebrate the Season at Westport Plaza!

Don't miss your chance to embrace the holidays in a classic (and totally free) way! Head to Westport Plaza every Friday and Saturday in December (excluding Christmas Day) and take a free carriage ride around the festive hotspot.  

For more information on this offer and other Westport attractions and happenings, visit the Westport Plaza Website.

Celebrate the Season at Westport Plaza!

Don't miss your chance to embrace the holidays in a classic (and totally free) way! Head to Westport Plaza every Friday and Saturday in December (excluding Christmas Day) and take a free carriage ride around the festive hotspot.  

For more information on this offer and other Westport attractions and happenings, visit the Westport Plaza Website.

Celebrate the Season at Westport Plaza!

Don't miss your chance to embrace the holidays in a classic (and totally free) way! Head to Westport Plaza every Friday and Saturday in December (excluding Christmas Day) and take a free carriage ride around the festive hotspot.  

For more information on this offer and other Westport attractions and happenings, visit the Westport Plaza Website.

Celebrate the Season at Westport Plaza!

Don't miss your chance to embrace the holidays in a classic (and totally free) way! Head to Westport Plaza every Friday and Saturday in December (excluding Christmas Day) and take a free carriage ride around the festive hotspot.  

For more information on this offer and other Westport attractions and happenings, visit the Westport Plaza Website.

Celebrate the Season at Westport Plaza!

Don't miss your chance to embrace the holidays in a classic (and totally free) way! Head to Westport Plaza every Friday and Saturday in December (excluding Christmas Day) and take a free carriage ride around the festive hotspot.  

For more information on this offer and other Westport attractions and happenings, visit the Westport Plaza Website.

Celebrate the Season at Westport Plaza!

Don't miss your chance to embrace the holidays in a classic (and totally free) way! Head to Westport Plaza every Friday and Saturday in December (excluding Christmas Day) and take a free carriage ride around the festive hotspot.  

For more information on this offer and other Westport attractions and happenings, visit the Westport Plaza Website.

Fireworks and Free Carriage Rides at Westport Plaza!

Don't miss your chance to embrace the new year in a classic (and totally free) way! Head to Westport Plaza on New Year's Eve and enjoy Westport's fireworks display before taking a free carriage ride around the festive hotspot. 

For more information on this offer and other Westport attractions and happenings, visit the Westport Plaza Website.

Free Pictures with Santa at Westport Plaza!

Avoid the long lines at the mall and bring the kids to visit Santa at Westport Plaza on Saturday, December 12. Children will receive cookies, hot cocoa, a free photo with Santa and a goodie bag.

Visit Westportstl.com or call 314-576-7100 for more information.

Indian Market Days at Cahokia Mounds

Avoid the Black Friday crowds and do some unique holiday shopping during the Indian Market Days at Cahokia Mounds. Artists and vendors will sell native-made crafts, jewelry, beadwork, textiles, baskets and more.

A great opportunity to tour the Mounds, learn about America's ancient history and then shop till you drop!

Hours:

Friday Noon-5 p.m.

Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

For more information, visit the Cahokia Mounds' Website.

'Tis the Season at the Missouri Botanical Garden 

Bundle up and head to the Missouri Botanical Garden on Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. to hear five choirs, a brass ensemble, a jazz combo and a harpist perform traditional holiday tunes.

Santa Claus will also make an appearance, while all can treat themselves to mulled cider, hot chocolate and cookies. Other classic holiday attractions include a gingerbread house display, chestnuts roasting on an open fire and maybe even a glimpse of a certain red-noised reindeer.

Christmas Carols in the Garden is included with Garden admission.

For more information on the Garden's line up of holiday happenings, click here.

Yo-Ho! Yo-Ho! at the Missouri History Museum 

Treasure! at the Missouri History Museum explores the history of treasure hunting—including sunken pirate booty, the gold rushes of the Old West and secret caches or family herilooms in the attic.

The entire family will enjoy exploring the state-of-the-art technology and mythology of treasure hunting in this special exhibition brimming with rare artifacts, treasure hunting tales from around the world and much more

Admission:

$5 for adults; $3 for seniors/students/children ages 13+. Children 12 & under free.

For more information, visit the Missouri History Museum Website or call 314-361-9017.

A Pirate's Booty at the Missouri History Museum

St. Louis Shakespeare brings Henry Louis Stevenson's tale of adventure and piracy to the stage at the Missouri History Museum.

Join young Jim Hawkins on his brave voyage to Treasure Island and watch as Long John Silver and his raucous crew of houligans live the pirate life.

Tickets:

Adults $25; Senior/Students $20

To purchase tickets click here or call 314-361-9017.

Dinosaurs Unearthed at the St. Louis Science Center

Did you know that many dinosaurs were actually covered in feathers? Would you like to play paleontologist and explore a dig site in China?

The largest dinosaur exhibition ever hosted in St. Louis, Dinosaurs Unearthed combines a recreated habitat, full-scale animatronic dinosaur models, and fully-articulated fossils that bring visitors back to prehistoric times.

Dinosaurs Unearthed highlights the latest theories in paleontology and visitors can even control the animatronic dinosaur models!

Click here to purchase tickets for Dinosaurs Unearthed at the St. Louis Science Center.

The Magic House is Getting Curiouser and Curiouser

Looking for a little kid-friendly monkey business in St. Louis? Head to the Magic House's newest traveling exhibit, Curious George: Let's Get Curious and step into the wacky world of the beloved children's book character.

From now until January 24th, kids can satisfy their curiousity in science, math and engineering through hands-on experience and problem-solving just like George himself. The kids will go bananas over all the interactive exhibits!

While you're at the Magic House be sure to check out all their perminent exhibits and lunch at the new Picnic Basket Cafe. 

To save on your visit to the Magic House (available exclusively through Concierge Preferred) click here!

Let There Be Christmas Lights!

The St. Louis holiday season officially kicks off when Christmas lights are simultaneously turned on at 6:30 in downtown St. Louis and downtown Clayton during Macy's Holiday Festival of Lights.

Fesitive holiday activities and fireworks will be held at each location. Downtown festivities will conclude with a walking procession led by Santa up 7th St. to Macy's for the unveiling of the holida windows.

For more information, visit ChristmasInStLouis.org.

St. Louis Thanksgiving Day Parade

One of the largest largest and best holiday parades, The AmerenUE St. Louis Thanksgiving Day Parade features Santa Claus, colorful floats, carriages, bands and much more as it travels through the streets of downtown St. Louis.

For more information, visit ChristmasInStLouis.org.

A New Holiday Tradition has come to St. Louis 

Holiday Magic promises to be an exciting and entertaining event of families and shoppers. Take in over 40,000 holiday lights, music and a full-scale indoor carnival.

The indoor holiday village will be filled with vendors offering unique items and gifts, while the Culinary Stage will feature hourly cooking demos, chef competitions, a Gingerbread House contest and more.

Also, a beer and wine garden will offer samplings of St. Louis' finest brews and vinos, while continuous live entertainment, like Christmas carolers, drumlines and more take over the main stage.

Tickets are available the day of the event at portable box offices near the entrances to Halls 4 & 5 

Tickets:

$10 adults

$6 children ages 5-12

Free admission for children under 5

For more information, visit the St. Louis Holiday Magic Website.

Each year the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville hosts the Way of Lights Christmas spectacular. Most travel by car through this yuletide wonderland, but the Way of Lights walk offers the opportunity to travel on foot through the dazzling Christmas story told through a scenic fantasy display. 

See over a million twinkling lights up close and personal. Choose route lengths of 5, 10 & 20 kilometers on paved roads and paths. 

Suitable for strollers and wheelcairs, but may experience some difficulty on hills

Admission: $3

For more information on the Way of Lights, click here.

The St. Louis Rams take on the Arizona Cardinals! For tickets, call 314-RAMS-TIX or check out St. Louis Rams Tickets.

The St. Louis Rams take on the Seattle Seahawks! For tickets, call 314-RAMS-TIX or check out St. Louis Rams Tickets.

The St. Louis Rams take on the Houston Texans! For tickets, call 314-RAMS-TIX or check out St. Louis Rams Tickets.

The St. Louis Rams take on the San Francisco 49ers! For tickets, call 314-RAMS-TIX or check out St. Louis Rams Tickets.

The St. Louis Blues take on the Phoenix Coyotes at the Scottrade Center! For more information or to purchase tickets, check out St. Louis Blues Tickets. 

The St. Louis Blues take on the New York Islanders at the Scottrade Center! For more information or to purchase tickets, check out St. Louis Blues Tickets.

The St. Louis Blues take on the Boston Bruins at the Scottrade Center! For more information or to purchase tickets, check out St. Louis Blues Tickets.

The St. Louis Blues take on the Detroit Red Wings at the Scottrade Center! For more information or to purchase tickets, check out St. Louis Blues Tickets.

The St. Louis Blues take on the Colorado Avalanche at the Scottrade Center! For more information or to purchase tickets, check out St. Louis Blues Tickets.

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40th Annual Way of Lights at the Shrine

Drive through 1.5 miles of breathtaking displays that focus on the Nativity. With over one million lights, electro-art sculptures, and countless other hightlights, the Way of Lights at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, IL is a yearly tradition for many families.

Ticketed activities include a laser light show, camel rides, a petting zoo and carriage rides. Other attractions include a showcase of Christmas trees throughout the years, a community choir stage, an interactive children's village and more.

On Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, the activities will be closed, but visitors can still enjoy the light display.

For more information, visit Our Lady of the Snows Website.

FIRST NIGHT® - St. Louis is a Wonderland

FIRST NIGHT® - St. Louis is the city's largest, most family friendly New Year's Eve celebration. The opening ceremony commences at 6 p.m. on the main stage at Grand & Washington Blvds. Grand Center will come alive with colorful lighting, costumed characters and more than 70 different performances and activities including live music, dance, circus performers, storytelling, art installations and much more as the countdown to 2010 heats up.

Street vendors will offer an array of food and beverages and fireworks will light up the sky at 9 p.m. and midnight. 

There will also be plenty of indoor activities for those looking to escape the winter weather. While all outdoor activities are free, all indoor activities will cost $8 for adults and $4 for children.

For more information on this exciting, family-friendly New Year's celebration, visit the First Night St. Louis Website. 

Santa vs. the Snowman on the Big, Big Screen

Santa vs. the Snowman is the story of a lonely Snowman who finds Santa's workshop, but is chased away by the perimeter alarm. Envious, he devises a plan to take over Santa's empire.

Santa vs. the Snowman is a Saint Louis Science Center Holiday Tradition in the OMNIMAX Theater. Bring the kids for a larger than life holiday movie experience.

Tickets:

Adults: $8

Child/Senior: $7

Click here to purchase tickets or call 314-289-4424.

Visit Harvest this Thanksgiving for a delicious and memorable holiday meal for the entire family.

Harvest will take care of the cooking, the cleaning and, best of all, the dishes!

$60 per person (tax and gratuity not included). Each person can choose from a prix-fixe menu for each of the four courses.

Expect traditional Thanksigiving with, a fresh, locally-sourced Harvest twist, like Sweet Potato Gnocchi, a Bulgur, Cranberry, and Toasted Pecan Salad, and Sweet Pumpkin Custard Filled Profiteroles. 

Hours: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

To make reservations for the Thanksgiving feast at Harvest, call 314-645-3522 or click here.

Start the festivities of the season with Thanksgiving Brunch at Top of the Riverfront.

Featuring the Top's brunch specialities plus seasonal favorites, like an omelet station, carving station, exeptional entrees, cornbread stuffing and much, much more.

Adults: $49.95

Children (ages 5-12): $19.95

Click here for more information and to view the full menu. 

For reservations, call 314-241-3191

Head to City Diner in the Grand South Grand neighborhood for a homestyle all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving feast.

Don't stand in line for your dinner or get stuck with the dishes. Join the kitschy folks at City Diner for a sit down, made from scratch feast with all the trimmings, plus dessert!

$15.95 for adults and just $6.95 for children under ten (tax and gratuity not included).

As one of St. Louis' finest comfort food spots, City Diner is the ideal (and affordable!) spot to spend an all-American holiday. 

For reservations call 314-772-6100

For its inagural holiday season, the new City Garden in downtown St. Louis will host a series of festive events. Each Friday, the City Garden's holiday celebration will include festive lighting, free guided tours and a variety of holiday choral community groups.The performances will continue on a weekly basis, with performances on Fridays & Saturdays at 7 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Every Friday & Sunday, classic holiday films, like A Christmas Story, Elf, Home Alone, and Polar Express, will run on the video screen starting at 5 p.m.

Visitors to the City Garden can also stop in the new Terrace View Cafe for an exceptional meal and warm beverages.

See the touching and timeless story of the March sisters, Meg, Jo, Betha and Amy, set to music. Based on the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women: The Musical enjoyed a Broadway run and national tour in 2005.

This holiday season, Stages St. Louis will bring this classic to the Roberts Orpheum Theatre in Downtown St. Louis from Dec. 5-20.

Click here for more information and showtimes for Stages St. Louis' production of Little Women: The Musical.

For tickets, click here or call 314-421-4400.

Tis the season for the Gateway Arch Dinner Cruises. Dine on a seasonal buffet with all the trimmings, while a the DJ spins festive holiday classics and the 19th century steamboat replica floats on by the sparkling St. Louis skyline.

Click here to view the evening's menu. 

Admission: $35 per person

Call 877-982-1410 to for more information and to reserve your spot. 

Looking to save on your holiday gifts this season? Head to St. Louis Union Station, on Saturday, Dec. 5 for their Holiday Open House and pick up a Season's Savings Flyer at any entrance.

The Fabulous Fox Kids will perform their holiday show at 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Also, schedule your free guided tour of the Station and get to know the ins and outs of this historical and architectural St. Louis treasure. Call 314-421-6655 to make your appointment.

Spend $25 or more and park for free. Just take your same day Union Station receipts to the validation center to receive your same day parking pass.

For more information on the Station, visit the St. Louis Union Station Website.

Head to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery on December 4 for their "Friday Night Lights" Tour. On this night, the Tour Center will stay until 9 p.m., offering free guided evening tours through the sparkling brewery. 

Enjoy the brewery's spectacular display of holiday lights while viewing the Clydesdale Stables, Brew House and Bevo Packaging facililty.

Along with Anheuser-Busch's complimentary tours, they also offer, special "Beermaster Tours" for a fee. For more information in these "behind-the-scenes" tours, click here.  

Tp learn more about all the Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery tours, click here.

Head to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery on December 11 for their "Friday Night Lights" Tour. On this night, the Tour Center will stay until 9 p.m., offering free guided evening tours through the sparkling brewery. 

Enjoy the brewery's spectacular display of holiday lights while viewing the Clydesdale Stables, Brew House and Bevo Packaging facililty.

Along with Anheuser-Busch's complimentary tours, they also offer, special "Beermaster Tours" for a fee. For more information in these "behind-the-scenes" tours, click here.  

Tp learn more about all the Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery tours, click here.

Head to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery on December 18 for their "Friday Night Lights" Tour. On this night, the Tour Center will stay until 9 p.m., offering free guided evening tours through the sparkling brewery. 

Enjoy the brewery's spectacular display of holiday lights while viewing the Clydesdale Stables, Brew House and Bevo Packaging facililty.

Along with Anheuser-Busch's complimentary tours, they also offer, special "Beermaster Tours" for a fee. For more information in these "behind-the-scenes" tours, click here.  

Tp learn more about all the Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery tours, click here.

The Fox Theater is offering fabulous Cyber Monday deals on many of their upcoming performances.

Save $10 on the Nutcracker, White Christmas, Chicago and Mama Mia!, get tickets to A Christmas Carol for just $20 each, or receive half off tickets to The Color Purple and Grease. 

Click here to seize this theatrical Cyber Monday opportunity. 

Join Ebeneezer, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and the gang for a quintessential holiday experience, when A Christmas Carol takes to the Fox stage for a limited St. Louis engagement from Thurs., Dec. 10-13.

Don't miss your chance to see this Christmas classic in one of St. Louis' most stunning settings, the Fox Theater.

For showtimes, click here.

Cost: $17-$35

To purchase tickets to A Christmas Carol, click here.

The classic holiday film comes to the stage at last! Direct from Broadway, Irving Berlin's White Christmas will take over the Fox Theatre stage from Tues., Dec. 15-27.

White Christmas tells the tale of two showbiz buddies performing in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates along the journey.

Chocked full of such Berlin hits as How Deep is the Ocean?, Blue Skies and, of cours, White Christmas, this new Broadway musical is sure to warm the hearts of many St. Louis theatre-goers this holiday season.

For showtimes, click here.

Cost: $30-$82

To purchase tickets to White Christmas, click here.

Celebrate the New Year at noon with the St. Louis Science Center. Complete with a countdown to noon, this family-friendly New Year's celebration is free to the public and will include confetti and noise-makers to help ring in the "Noon Year."

Open from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on New Year's Eve, the Science Center is a great place for the whole family to spend the last day of the decade!

For more information, visit the St. Louis Science Center Website. 

Welcome 2010 as a family in one of St. Louis' most beloved attractions. Enjoy after-hours fun and festivities at the St. Louis Science Center's New Year Lock-In.

Tickets include a pizza dinner, liquid nitrogen ice cream, special science demos, interactive activities, prizes, and a dance party at midnight.

Ages six and older. Parents and chaperones welcome, but not required.

Drop off: 6-6:30 p.m.

Pickup: Midnight-2 a.m.

Cost: $70 for first ticket; $60 for each additional ticket.

For more information on this event, click here or call 314-289-4424.

Conductor David Roberston and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's annual New Year's Eve Concert is one of the best-kept secrets in St. Louis. The SLSO keeps the program a secret ahead of time, but the surprise is definitely part of the enjoyment.

And, while you're down in Grand Center, be sure to stop by St. Louis' biggest, most-family friendly New Year's celebration, First Night St. Louis.

Cost: $30-$120

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the SLSO Website or call 314-534-1700.

Back for the first time in 11 years, Ballet Folklorico De Mexico combines dance, music, costume and song in a glorious spectacle that will delight all ages. 

As Mexico's original national treasure, Ballet Folklorico De Mexico features stunning costumes and unique choreography that you won't soon forget.

Tickets: $23-$60

For showtimes and more information on Ballet Folklorico De Mexico at the Fox Theatre, click here.

To learn more about the Fox, visit the Fabulous Fox Theatre Website. 

Enjoy a family friendly day of winter fun at the Soulard Market Park. The heated U.S. Cellular Big Tent will feature arts & crafts activities, family friendly performances on the main stage, kid karaoke, Joanie's Pizza, St. Louis Science Center activites, Segway trials, a Quarterback Skills Challenge and more.

For more information on this Mardi Gras-themed event and other Soulard Mardi Gras festivities, visit the St. Louis Mardi Gras Website.

Experience the color, beauty and fragrance of stunning orchids in bloom in the middle of winter. The Missouri Botanical Garden's annual orchid show features a rotation of over 800 orchids from the Garden's collection.

Nestled in a French-inspired setting, Orchid Show attendees will stroll past street lamps to a charming faux-flower shop and intimate bistro beneath the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. Perfect for Valentine's Day in St. Louis.

For more information on the Orchid Show and the Garden, visit the Missouri Botanical Garden Website.

Tickets: $13

To purchase ticketes to the Missouri Botanical Garden Orchid Show, click here. 

Free to the public, the Loop Ice Carnival is an all-day outdoor winter extravaganza that will feature live ice carving demos, ice slides for kids, snowboarding, a chili cook-off, live music, a Putt-Putt Pub Crawl, a s'mores roast and much more.

The Carnival will take place along Delmar from Kingsland to the Wabash Station. Named "one of the 10 Great Streets of America" by the American Planning Association, the Delmar Loop is an unbeatable spot to host this wintertime wonderland.

For more information on this uber-cool festival, call 314-727-8000 or click here. 

See the extraordinary colors and passionate brushwork of Vincent van Gogh take on a new life in the dazzling IMAX film, Van Gogh: Brush With Genius.

Playing daily at the St. Louis Science Center OMNIMAX Theater, Van Gogh: Brush With Genius follows the life of this complex master through his letters and the landscapes that inspired him.

See Van Gogh's work presented in a stunning, unforgettable way and discover the Van Gogh you didn't learn about in art class.

For showtimes, click here.

To purchase tickets to Van Gogh: Brush With Genius at the St. Louis Science Center OMNIMAX, call 314-289-4424.

Travel to one of the worlds most mysterious and complex lands without the astronomical price of a plane ticket when you see Mystic India: An Incredible Journey of Inspiration on the St. Louis Science Center's giant OMNIMAX screen.

Mystic India follows the incredible journey of Neelkanth, a young boy who traveled throughout the vast land over the course of many years. Audiences will experience India's geographic and cultural diversity and be in awe of the land's spiritual and natural wonders. See the freezing peaks of the Himalayas to the vast deserts and lush rainforests in one epic, unparalleled film.

For Mystic India showtimes, click here.

Tickets: $7-$8

To purchase tickets to Mystic India: An Incredible Journey of Inspiration, call 341-289-4424.

Join thousands of pets as they take over the streets of Soulard to celebrate the 17th Annual Beggin' Pet Parade and "Tail"gating Party on Sunday, February 7th. As one of the largest pet parades in the world, the Beggin' Pet Parade is one of the many festivities connected with the 2010 Soulard Mardi Gras in St. Louis.

In addition to the thousands of costumed pets on parade, this family friendly Mardi Gras event will feature plenty of other activities. Whether you bring your own pet or not, this is a site to see.

For more information on this event and other 2010 Mardi Gras events, visit the Soulard Mardi Gras Website.

Adorable dachsunds race in three divisions based on age: Cocktail Wienies, Ballpark Franks and Hot Dogs in the 17th Annual Wiener Dog Derby in conjunction with the 2010 Soulard Mardi Gras celebration.

Complete with bleachers surrounding "Wiener Stadium," the races begin around 2 p.m., while other festivities and exhibitors add to the fun.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information on this event and other 2010 Mardi Gras festivities happening in Soulard and downtown St. Louis, visit the Soulard Mardi Gras Website. 

Narrated by the always animated Jim Carrey, Under the Sea explores some of the Earth's most remote and exotic waters.

This film journeys to the depths of the highly bio-diverse regions of the Indo-Pacific and gets up close and personal with the extraordinary creatures that call the deep sea home.

The film also brings to light the effects of global climate change on our oceans and educates viewers in a truly exciting and stunning way on the gigantic OMNIMAX screen. 

Tickets: Adults $8, Child/Senior $7

For Under the Sea showtimes, click here.

Call 800-456-SLSC x4424 or 314-289-4424 to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets may also be purchased at the Saint Louis Science Center.

For more information on the OMNIMAX and other Science Center attractions, visit the Saint Louis Science Center Website.

Although Earth Day is officially on April 22, St. Louis' (and the Midwest's) largest Earth Day celebration will take place on Sunday, April 25 in Forest Park on the picturesque Muny Grounds.

This event draws more than 25,000 attendees and 250 vendors interested in celebrating the Earth and promoting stewardship. Enjoy hands-on activities, live entertainment, healthy and delicious foods from several local restaurants.

For more information on vendors and St. Louis Earth Day festivities, click here

In celebration of the Climatron's golden anniversary, the Missouri Botanical Garden will transport visitors back in time to the golden age of the dinosaurs with DinoQuest: A Tropical Trek through Time" dinosaur exhibition.

Encounter dozens of realisitic, prehistoric creatures in the Climatron's tropical environs. The first exhibit of its kind to call the Botanical Garden home, DinoQuest will provide endless fun for kids and adults of all ages.  

Exhibit Admission: $5 adults, $3 children (3-12) in addition to Garden Admission.

To learn more about this prehistoric event, click here or call 1-800-642-8842.

For one night only, Smucker's Stars on Ice will take to the Scottrade ice in St. Louis. Watch 2009 Men's World Champion Evan Lysacek, 2006 Olympic Silver Medalists Tanith Belbin & Benjamin Agosto, 2006 Olympic Silver Medalist Sasha Cohen, World and National Champion Todd Eldredge, Bronze Medalist and National Champion Michael Weiss, and several other medalists from the 2010 U.S. & World Figure Skating Championships and the 2010 Olympics.

As one of the premier family events in the U.S., Stars on Ice is stellar fun for the whole family.

Tickets: $25-$140

To purchase tickets, call 800-745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.

With RACE: Are We So Different?, the American Anthropological Association presents an interactive museum exhibtion meant to clarify what race is and what race is not. Currently at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park, RACE: Are We So Different? allows visitors to learn the history of race, the role of science in that history and the subtle and obtrusive expressions of race and racism in institiutions and daily lives.

Experience RACE: Are We So Different? at the Missouri History Museum and join in the dialogue about the powerful concept of race.

Click here to take the Virtual Exhibit Tour.

Tickets:

Adult $8

Child $4

Youths (13-18), Seniors & Students w/ valid ID $6

Children five and under are free when accompanied by an adult. 

For more information, call 314-746-4599 or visit the Missouri History Museum Website. 

The 2010 Big Read Festival at the Foundry Art Centre in downtown St. Charles is centered around Mark Twain's literary masterpiece, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. With dozens of events taking place throughout the month of February, the 2010 Big Read is meant to encourage both youths and adults to pick up not only Twain's classic novel, but books of all kinds.

Some standout events include: the Tom Sawyer Teen Program at the Foundry on Feb. 3 from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., in which youths will be given copies of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the Keynote Speaker, Dr. Cindy Lovell's address on the"Facts Behind the Fiction" on Feb. 4, anda Print and Art Demonstration by Firecracker Press on Feb. 20 at 1 p.m.

For the full schedule of 2010 Big Read events at the Foundry Art Centre, click here.

The 2010 St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown St. Louis will bring upwards of 250,000 revelers, over 5,000 marchers, floats, larger than life balloons and many, many clowns.

Often noted as one of the finest St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the U.S., the parade will begin at noon at 18th and Market St. and proceed east to its conclusion at Broadway and Market. 

Food and drink will be sold at numerous locations along the raucous parade route. Enjoy soft drinks, hot dogs, burgers and, of course, green beer galore. 

In addition to the Parade, St. Louis will feature many other St. Patrick's Day celebrations, like the St. Patrick's Day Run. For more information on the 2010 St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown St. Louis, click here.

The 2010 GO! St. Louis Marathon and Half-Marathon will begin and end near the intersection of Market & Tucker in downtown St. Louis.

The course will pass by some of St. Louis' most beloved attractions and landmarks, including Busch Stadium, The Gateway Arch, The Anhueser-Busch Brewery, beautiful Forest Park, Downtown Clayton and the University City Loop, just to name a few.

If you're not a participant, joining in the crowd of thousands is a great way to see the sights in St. Louis and support the runners. The run begins at 7 a.m. and competitors have six hours to complete the course.

For the course map, click here.

For additional information on the GO! St. Louis Marathon & Half-Marathon, visit the GO! St. Louis Website.

Owned by two chefs with 65 years of restaurant experience between them, its no wonder Amici's in Kirwood has gained such popularity since it opened in 2004. A spacious and casual environment will make you feel right at home as you're served hearty portions of carefully seasoned Italian dishes. Best of all, this menu will fill your stomach without emptying your wallet.

Interactive murder mystery served with a four course dinner in St. Louis's oldest home. Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $36.95-$40.95. Reservations required.>

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This St. Louis landmark serves up award-winning burgers from the grill and great live music.

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An Italian eatery that features steaks, pasta and oven-baked flatbreads.>

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Upscale southwestern dining with a dramatic touch can be found at this Plaza Frontenac restaurant.>

Relive memories of Route 66 by enjoying a burger and a malt at the counter of this diner.>

A lively and festive Mexican restaurant in St. Louis' historic Soulard neighborhood, Chava's serves up superb Mexican cuisine and excellent fresh-fruit Margaritas.

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Freshly prepared Mexican food in a family friendly atmosphere. Vegetarian options and child menus available.

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Freshly prepared Mexican food in a family friendly atmosphere. Vegetarian options and child menus available.

Chris' Pancake & Dining is a St. Louis favorite. Enjoy a hearty breakfast anytime or a varied dinner menu that includes items like chicken livers and pork chops at this family-friendly eatery.

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Meet up with a few old friends and enjoy a hearty breakfast, lunch or dinner on the cheap, with service the way it used to be.

Step back in time, enjoy old-fashioned malts, chili and all the sweetness this St. Louis tradition has to offer.

District comprised of six blocks of antiques and gifts.

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Fine Italian pasta, pizza and more can be found at this family-owned restaurant.

Dewey's Pizza focuses almost solely on its namesake food, offering specialty pizzas with exotic ingredients you won't get from the standard delivery boys.

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A quaint gift shop located directly across from the train station in downtown Kirkwood, Down by the Station offers whimsical glassware, jewelry, handbags, housewares and other odds & ends that would make for good keepsakes or gifts.

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Ideal for:
Families
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Amenities:
Complimentary breakfast
Fitness center or spa
Business center
Swimming pool
Restaurant
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Ideal for:
Families
Couples
Single travelers
Parking:
Self
Amenities:
Fitness center or spa
Business center
Swimming pool
Room service
Internet access

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The Drury Plaza offers an exercise room as well as free high-speed internet access.

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Fitz's serves up classic American food as a traditional St. Louis eatery on the Loop, brewing its own root-beer and offering a great family experience.

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The Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark in downtown St. Louis is just steps away from Busch Stadium and a myriad of attractions, restaurants, shops and nightlife options. Offering spectacular city views of Busch Stadium and the Gateway Arch, in addition to their stylish accomodations and welcoming amenities, the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark offers a quintessential downtown St. Louis experience.

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Formerly the Adam's Mark, the Hyatt Regency is the pinnacle of class in downtown St. Louis, with a view of the river and amenities galore.

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Available at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport and throughout the St. Louis metro area.

Fun & unique toy store stocks building blocks, games, books and dolls.

Located in the heart of Laclede's Landing in downtown St. Louis, Jake's Steaks offers a relaxed atmosphere and down-to-earth prices that reflect its monicker of the "Coolest Steakhouse in St. Louis."

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Lettuce wraps, rice bowls, steak skewers, salads, sake and more are featured. There is even a kids menu.

Pencil line drawings with watercolor commemorate the cityscapes of St. Louis. Architectural style illustrations feature compositions of buildings and specific communities within the city.

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Indulge in breakfast, lunch, dinner or heavenly pastries at this authentic French restaurant patisserie. La Bonne Bouchee has been open for over 25 years in Creve Coeur.

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Real Mexican food in an unpretentious and colorful atmosphere. Close to the airport.

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One of three locations in St. Louis, Massa's in Kirkwood is a comfortable family favorite, offering a wide variety of delicious Italian dinner entrees. A sublime, unpretentious Italian restaurant.

One of three Mike Duffy's Pub & Grills in St. Louis, Duffy's Kirkwood location is a great, family-friendly restaurant to watch the game and enjoy charbroiled burgers, pizza, veggie burgers and an affordable kids menu.

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The Missouri History Museum is a thorough look at St. Louis history and culture, from the time it was just a village up until its present day glory.

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Founded by the Oblates Catholic order in 1958, The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is a facility with multiple purposes: a quiet place to bask in nature, a serene escape to consider existence, or just a nice stop on a tour of St. Louis.

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Features a climbing wall and climbing gear, along with camping goodies and travelwear.

Suits and nicer sportswear for boys are available at this unique clothing shop.

One of St. Louis' leading professional theatre companies, the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, or The Rep, presents musicals, comedies, and dramas of both contemporary and classic variety.

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Located on Old Highway 94, the family can taste a bit of Italy with an assortment of pasta and pizza.

The sushi here is good and fairly affordable. In addition to traditional Japanese items, you'll find some more Americanized food, as well.

A smaller restaurant that offers healthy sized portions that are fresh and tasty.

A "Florida beach restaurant" that specializes in burgers, wings and fish

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A "Florida beach restaurant" that specializes in burgers, wings and fish

Located in the Benton Park neighborhood, this contemporary eatery embraces various selections of creative American cuisine.

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A carefully prepared seasonal menu, historic atmosphere and ongoing entertainment makes for an evening of merriment in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. The large off-the-menu brunch coupled with its cool architectural elements keep St. Louis foodies coming back for more.

Tempt your tastebuds with authentic German strudels, sauerbraten and a sturdy beer selection.

Television, beer and good eats abound at this St. Louis County sports bar.

A Mobil 4-Star Restaurant, the Station Grille located in the historic St. LouisUnion Station and offers Contemporary American Cuisine.

This popular shopping destination for visitors offering 165 retailers is a big draw for residents of St. Louis and visitors alike.

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Therapies that strengthen renew and relax.

More than 140 stores including Dillard's, Macy's, Sears and JC Penney.

St. Louis's grand old train station, Union Station is a National Historic Landmark and has been ranked as one of the top attractions in the region.

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Upscale spa features everything to pamper yourself: hair styling, skin treatments, even food!

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A great used/new bookstore with a thoughtful inventory and comfortable reading spaces.

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The Tenderloin Room is a classic, consistently delectable steakhouse located in one of St. Louis's grandest hotel, the Chase Park Plaza.

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Thai Bu-ree brings a dash of spice and friendly service to the upscale Olive/Woodsmill area.

Homestyle cooking in quaintly historic Kimmswick, Missouri—featuring hearty breakfasts, country-style lunches and the fabulous, award-winning desserts, as featured on the Food Network.

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Upscale French/Italian fusion fare in an attentive environment.

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The family-friendly Old Spaghetti Factory on Laclede's Landing in downtown St. Louis offers plenty of atmosphere in addition to spaghetti with your choice of sauces. Favorites include the rich meat sauce, the clam sauce, and spaghetti with mizthra cheese

This multi-award winning and highly esteemed restaurant offers the quintessential Italian dining experience in the heart of downtown St. Louis.

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The Top of the Riverfront at the Millenium Hotel Downtown sits nearly thirty stories above St. Louis and offers a stunning panorama of “The Gateway to the West.”

Fresh tortillas and tempting Mexican fare with vegetarian options available.

St. Louis may be a Budweiser town, but historic St. Charles is all for Trailhead Brewing Company, maker of such fine microbrews as “Old Courthouse Stout” and “Riverboat Raspberry Fruit Beer.”

Saloon doors and an operating model train entertain diners. Various fare includes ostrich burgers, salads, appetizers and more.

Prom, bridal, pageant, and cocktail apparel; also some unique sportswear

This day spa for men and women is celebrating its 25th year. Facials, massage laser hair removal, microdermabrasion and more.

The Summer House in West St. Louis County is a Victorian home where shoppers can peruse comfy throws and pillows, a nice selection of oil paintings, china, ceramics and more.

The Big Bang in St. Louis is a late-night hotspot with dueling pianos, audience participation, and some of the most exciting interactive entertainment in St. Louis.

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VooDoo Cafe and Lounge is a St. Louis nightlife destination within Harrah's Casino, with top musical acts from all over.

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Paradise for the sports fan and beer lover with lots of brews and television screens to keep you up on the game.

A midtown hang-out for music lovers- and more than a few poets. Eclectic blend of music includes punk, rockability, surf, and folk.

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Established in 1985- Zias has been offering wonderful Italian cusine at reasonable prices for over twenty years.

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Smiling is invited. Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis. Experience the comfort of our sophisticated suburban community and see the charm of local attractions.  The Clayton neighborhood is great for business or leisure travel.  We're in the heart of St. Louis' best shopping area and located near Forbes & Fortune 500 businesses.

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Located in the heart of the St. Louis metropolitan area, this restaurant, shopping, arts & entertainment district is one of St. Louis' cultural epicenters. 20 minutes from Lambert International Airport, five minutes from Clayton and within walking distance of Washington University. The Loop is centrally located with easy access to highways 40 (I-64), I-170, I-70, I-44, and the Delmar Loop MetroLink Station.

The area's diverse selection of specialty shops, award-winning restaurants, and the St. Louis Walk of Fame attracts people of all ages. A major portion of the area is designated as a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. The Loop has large, well-lighted parking lots, a parking garage with a uniformed attendant and plentiful street parking.

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Pardon the cliché, but Citizen Kane's Steakhouse in Kirkwood is a rosebud of fine dining, widely known for serving the most filling, flavorful, mouth-watering steaks in the midwest.

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The City Museum is a zany, fun-filled place where imagination and surprises know no bounds, and inspiration blossoms where inner child and inner artist meet. Baffling architectural attractions are made of salvaged materials—including old chimneys, pieces of bridges, and construction cranes—that were gathered from all over St. Louis. This fun and funky museum invites visitors to explore caves, walk through a life-size whale, be in a circus, zoom down a 3-story slide, or climb through giant slinkies.

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The famous Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis is the company's world headquarters and the largest of its 12 breweries.

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The Soulard Farmer's Market brims with seasonal produce, fresh flowers, and bakery treats. This two-block shopping area was bequeathed to the city by Julia Soulard, with the condition that it always be used as a public market.

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The St. Louis Zoo is located within Forest Park and free to the public.

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The Saint Louis Science Center is a hands-on educational paradise that is both fun and free!

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For more than 45 years St. Louisans and visitors alike have swooshed their way around the Steinberg Ice Skating Rink, the largest outdoor ice skating rink in the Midwest.

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At St. Louis's Dwight Davis Memorial Tennis Center in Forest Park, tennis lovers can watch professionals or take a swing at their own match.

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The visitor center for the illustrious Forest Park located in the heart of St. Louis.

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City Cycling Tours is a premier guided bike tour in the St. Louis area, exploring Forest Park with 18 stops and 10 miles of terrain covered.

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The Missouri History Museum shop in the Emerson Center is an excellent stop for history buffs and novices. The Louisiana Purchase is a great resource for books on the rich history of St. Louis. The shop also offers jewelry, apparel, videos, and educational entertainment for kids.

After exploring the Animal Kingdom, peruse all 3,500 square feet of Zootique. Located in The Living World, shoppers can purchase fun Zoo apparel, books, games, toys, and many more souvenirs at this huge shop.

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The popular St. Louis-based Teddy Bear franchise inside the St. Louis Zoo.

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Zoo-goers can find even more merchandise in the Safari Gift shop at the Zoo's south entrance. Find tons of gifts, toys, and apparel so you will never forget your trip to one of the best Zoos in the country.

Enjoy a light breakfast or lunch at this coffee shop/snack bar, located in the recently renovated streetcar pavilion that is the Forest Park Visitor Center.

Also known as the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, St. Louis' Gateway Arch stands as the 630-foot tall gatekeeper to the Midwest, making it the tallest national monument in the U.S., and the 4th most-visited tourist attraction in the world.

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See the city of St. Louis the way it was meant to be seen: from the top of its most famous monument, the Gateway Arch.

Stretch your legs and see famous national monuments as you explore all St. Louis has to offer on the quickest and easiest way to get around the city.

While in St. Louis, a visit to the Old Courthouse is a must for history buffs. Located just steps away from the Arch grounds, the Old Courthouse was the site of the famous Dred Scott slavery in the mid-19th Century.

Every Fourth of July weekend, Fair St. Louis invades the Arch grounds and the Riverfront, making for one of the city's biggest and best parties of the year.

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At the Arch View Cafe, you can dine on burgers, chicken strips, and other casual fare in the shadow of the St. Louis Gateway Arch. Located on the Riverboat's docking barge, the Arch View Café is the closest restaurant to the Arch.

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For over 150 years, the Missouri Botanical Garden has acquired contributions from artists, architects, and scientists—creating a refreshing natural refuge in the midst of the city.

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Explore the century-long history of the Missouri Botanical Gardens in a quick and informative way: the tram traveling across the grounds.

A blend of Japanese architecture and flora, the garden is a scene of tranquility, complimented by details like replicas of natural waterfalls, beaches and islands, sometimes with minimal plantings, as in the raked dry gravel gardens.

The Garden has answers to every agricultural query, whether visitors are frustrated by rabbits in the vegetable garden or withering flowers. The Home Demonstration area is sectioned off into different specialty gardens with directions on how to reproduce these thriving models at home. Just a few include:
Family Vegetable Garden
Fruit Garden
Fragrance Garden

This garden features common fruits and vegetables that are easy to maintain, like corn, tomatoes, and beans. Dotted with signs explaining the requirements for sustainable living, each plot is scaled to a size necessary for feeding a family of four.

Inhaling within two steps of this garden will render a slow sigh and an easy smile. The garden offers comfortable seats to sink into while visitors stop and smell the- well, you know the rest. Signs are posted with directions on how certain ferns and flowers can be placed and nurtured to produce a delightful aroma.

Everyone should have the experience of picking home-grown blueberries and strawberries on a hot summer day. Although visitors can't pick the berries grown in the Botanical Garden, they can study them when they're in season and learn how to cultivate the most delicious fruit for their own gardens.

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Located in the Ridgway Center at the entrance to the Botanical Garden, the restaurant offers a full and affordable menu that changes seasonally. The main options include basic soups, salads, and sandwiches with creative twists that will please even the most demanding dyspeptic. A few examples include apple sweet potato pumpkin bisque, grilled portabella sandwich, and Thai chicken salad with spicy peanut dressing. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, although the outdoor view of the Garden exhibits may be more appealing than the indoor area's overlook of the gift shop.

Cunetto House of Pasta has been bringing rich Italian food to the St. Louis area since 1972, and doesn't show any sign of stopping. Still family run and moderately priced, any Italian foodie would be amiss not stopping in for a bite.

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In the mood to make your dining experience an adventure? Try a taste of authentic Spanish tapas, like homemade empanadas or Jamon Serrano. Italian staples like pizza are offered as well, and Guido's is well-known for its delicious Sangria.

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Treat your family to a fun-filled day of animals and history when you visit Grant's Farm, where President Ulysses S. Grant built and lived in a log cabin. The 281-acre farm includes wild animals, animal edutainment (it's educational and entertaining), and a peek into the past.

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Take a walk on the wild side and explore the sprawling meadows and curious wildlife of Grant's Farm.

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The Tier Garten at St. Louis' historic Grant's Farm is home to an exotic mix of intriquing animals with whom guests are encourage to interact and enjoy.

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Bauernhof translates to barn house or farmstead. The Bauernhof was the very first building, built here on the property in 1911. In Germany, the Bauernhof is known as the heart of the home. This Bauernhof is a beautiful setting in which to enjoy a meal. Look for the clock tower as it looms above the Bauernhof.

The Magic House is the St. Louis area Children's Museum dedicated to hands-on exhibits and interactive learning for both kids and parents. With hundereds of exciting exhibits set in a picturesque Victorian mansion, The Magic House is one of the most attended children's museums in the country.

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The Kirkwood location of Kaldi's Coffeehouse is ideal for sipping a hot drink and whiling away the day with a good book or simply grabbing a quick lunch to go. Kaldi's roasts their own beans in St. Louis and offer some of the finest coffeehouse fare in town.

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A perfect opportunity to have a healthy snack or just experience a taste of town history, the Kirkwood Farmer's Market is located one block east of the historic Kirkwood Junction. The farmer's market has been a thriving consortium of local plant and produce vendors since 1978.

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Purina Farms is a great stop for pet-lover and companion alike, with obedience classes, rustic farm activities, and a canine competition center.

Come see how incredible these dogs really are while they each compete in five core events such as dog diving, hurdle racing, and pole weaving. It can be seen on TV, but much better to witness it in person, as the talented canines sure appreciate the support.

In this 10-acre competition arena, Purina Farms is able to host many field events accommodating thousands of dogs and their owners each year. Whippet racing and lure coursing for sighthounds are examples of some of the many events that take place in one of two lighted courses. Herding trials allow dogs such as Border Collies to display their traditional use, herding the more than 100 sheep Purina Farms provides for this annual competition.

The oldest city on the Missouri River and the state's first capitol, historic St. Charles is an area bursting with cobblestone streets and a view of the past.

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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark stand 14 feet high and are accompanied by Lewis's Newfoundland, Seaman at this monument in Frontier Park, on the bank of the Missouri River.

Feeling creative? Visit the Foundry Art Centre, where the arts, artists, and the public come together to create a unique art experience for all.

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If you are craving the outdoors, head for the Katy Trail, a 265-mile biking/hiking trail that begins in St. Charles and ends in Clinton, Missouri.

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Missouri's legislature met in these stately buildings, which have been restored to their original appearance, from 1821-1826. For more information, see www.mostateparks.com/firstcapitol.htm.

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Little Hills Winery isn't just home to some of Missouri's finest wines and gifts. The restaurant has a wide selection of lunch and dinner items designed to make the tastebuds happy.

Satisfy your sweet tooth at J. Noto Chocolatiers. Here, you can find over 140 varieties of hand-dipped chocolates, rock candy, taffy, and biscotti. Choosing may be difficult, but rest assured, you will not be disappointed by anything in this family-owned and operated gem.

Laclede's Landing has been a happenin' St. Louis spot ever since Pierre Laclede built a fur trading post here in 1874. The riverfront buildings that once were used as warehouses are now a maze of remodeled shops, restaurants, and bars. Just a few yards away, barges drift down the Mississippi River. The Landing, as locals call it, brims with architectural clues of eras long past, its old-world setting a comfortable package for the modern treats that lie inside.

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After more than 30 years, the cantankerous band of merrymakers at the Royal Dumpe Dinner Theater still draws crowds every weekend.

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Explore President Grant's palatial estate in South St. Louis County by hopping aboard the convenient tram system.

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At the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site in South St. Louis County, guests can tour White Haven, the home where Ulysses S. Grant met and fell in love with his future wife. Admission is free.

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Wander around the lush grounds of former President and General Ulysses S. Grant's stately farm.

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Dance St. Louis brings the world's best dance to the city.

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Just west of the I-370 & I-270 intersection, St. Louis Mills is a retail and entertainment destination with over 175 stores, a movie theater, and two popular interactive play areas.

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An exotic, restored venue from the days of the grand movie houses.

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With a reputation for perfect acoustics, the Sheldon is a much-appreciated concert venue and art gallery that has been bringing the finest of both to St. Louis for over a decade.

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Located on the campus of the University of Missouri - St. Louis, this structure, designed by architect I.M. Pei, hosts world-famous performers as well as local favorites.

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Commune with the blossoms at a stunning Art Deco floral conservatory with hundreds of flowers.

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A State Historic Site and World Heritage Site, Cahokia Mounds was part of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico.

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A U.S. Army post from 1826-1946, this historic site now contains the Powder Magazine, the Old Ordnance Room, and other exhibits.

Just 18 miles from downtown St. Louis is this replica of Camp River DuBois where the Corps of Discovery spent 5 months prior to their journey.  A new museum with a keelboat replica, fascinating information on the men and their lives, and a dramatic film tell the story.

Home to replicas of Lewis & Clark's boats, plus exhibits relating to the Discovery Expedition and the Missouri River ecosystem.

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Beautiful rock grottos built by a Franciscan friar offer a peaceful tonic for body and soul.

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A museum dedicated to the St. Louis area's major rivers.

This 98-acre park is home to at least 88 pieces of sculpture and is well-deserving of its reputation as one of the nation's finest sculpture parks.

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Wander the conservatory's indoor path to meet thousands of these delicate, winged creatures.

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Amusement park with rides and a large water park for thrill seekers of all ages.

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St. Louis's premier hotspot for Sake bombs, sushi and, oh yeah, it has a nightclub attached.

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Historic Stone Hill Winery, located just over an hour from St. Louis, produces fascinating, award-winning wines.

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City Sprouts in the Loop specializes in everything for your tot, offering clothing and baby-related accessories, including skin-care products, toys and fashionable diaper bags for moms & dads.

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Racanelli's Pizzeria delivers New York-style flavor with St. Louis prices, giving customers huge slices of classic pie covered in melted cheese, and offering a variety of specialty pies as well.

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The national brand of ice cream infamous for its clevery-titled seasonal treats and culture of peace.

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Famous for its mix-ins and delectable cold eats, stop by and grab a cone or cup after a nice meal to sate your sweet tooth.

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One of six locations in the St. Louis area, the Clayton First Watch is a family and business-friendly breakfast and lunch spot, offering a large menu full of favorites with several twists.

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The Chesterfield Valley location of Kaldi's Coffee serves up Kaldi's own brand of gourmet coffee blends and offers an excellent menu and a truly relaxing cafe environment.

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Beer is a big deal in St. Louis and Schlafly takes their beer seriously. Take a tour of the brewery to learn about the way this favorite beverage is created or just relax in the non-smoking brew pub and enjoy some quality food. 

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This historic pub created and previously operated by the Anheuser Busch Company set standards for a respectable, family-friendly drinking and eating locale after Prohibition. Today, the pub serves renowned German favorites such as wiener schnitzel, home-made sausages, and German chocolate cake. 

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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis is one of the premier tourist stops due to its rich history and specific ties to the city of St. Louis.

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The St. Louis Blues are the city's official team of the National Hockey League. The Scottrade Center in downtown St. Louis is home ice for the Blues.

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Known as Charlie Gitto's "On the Hill", this upscale (and uphill) Italian eatery which features everything from the St. Louis staple of toasted ravioli to veal milanese is known to attract crowds. 

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Located just 18 miles west of St. Louis, the Mount Pleasant Winery makes an ideal getaway for the wine afficionados.  Visitors can tour the winery's cellars and stop for food and refreshment on the patio, which boasts the best views of the winery's vineyards.

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The St. Louis Rams have been the city's official team of the National Football League since 1995. Come watch the St. Louis Rams play at the Edward Jones Dome to support the team and see your favorite players in action.

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Stages St. Louis is a professional theater company that focuses on American musical theater.

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A former residence of playwright Tennesee Williams and on the national registrar of historic places.

Once the site of the 1904 World's Fair, St. Louis's Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States, dwarfing central park by 500 acres.

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One of St. Louis' most beloved pizza joints, Pi's Delmar Loop location offers the finest in artisan pizza.

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This sandwich shop is more than it may appear, baking their own bread fresh daily and crafting their selection from the finest ingredients and proffering a large selection.

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Chesterfield's AMC Megaplex movie theater is 14 screens of fun in this western St. Louis suburb.

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Attached to the St. Louis Science Center, The Omnimax Theatre offers amazing nature documentaries and films showcasing the beauty of life.

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The Scottrade Center is a primetime arena that hosts a variety of events, usually on national or international tours.

Located in St. Louis' Midtown neighborhood, Grand Center has over 12,000 theatre seats within four blocks, 12 galleries and museums, and over 1,500 cultural events with 1.3 million visitors each year.

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Dewey's Pizza is aptly named--aside from calzones and some salads, this place specializes in gourmet pizzas, with heaps of topping choices and uncommon ingredients to satisfy even the most curious culinary taste.

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The "To-Go" branch of Joanie's Pizzeria, right down the street.

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Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center is a serene section of forest carved from the Greater St. Louis Area, dedicated to unspoiled wildlife and communing the nature.

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The River City Rascals are St. Louis's premier Independent Baseball League team, offering big time fun at extremely low prices.

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The independent Frontier League baseball team from Sauget, IL that recently chalked up a Western division championship victory in 2007.

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Katie's Pizzeria puts a gourmet twist on plain old pizza, using fresh ingredients for their personal-sized pies.

Come see the historic home of Daniel Boone, a four-story house with no fewer than seven fireplaces. Take a stroll through Boonesfield Village, an authentic 19th century town featuring performers in period dress.

The Gateway Center is a multi-purpose event venue located just minutes east of St. Louis in Collinsville, Illinois.

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Lambert International Airport is St. Louis's main airport, with the main terminal serving most major airlines, and the east terminal serving Southwest airlines.

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Euclid Records is a St. Louis favorite for vinyl, CDs and DVDs.

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Prime Steakhouse is a sophisticated steakhouse with a casual atmosphere located within the Casino Queen casino.

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Market Street Buffet is the buffet-style eatery located in the Casino Queen resort.

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Barnes & Noble, the famous megaseller of books, establishes another stores in the St. Louis area in the West County Shopping Center.

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Casa Gallardo is St. Louis's original Mexican restaurant, with 5 locations throughout the city.

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Casa Gallardo is St. Louis's original Mexican restaurant, with 5 locations throughout the city.

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Casa Gallardo is St. Louis's original Mexican restaurant, with 5 locations throughout the city.

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Casa Gallardo is St. Louis's original Mexican restaurant, with more than 5 locations across the city.

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World-famous shoe labels Bronx and Diba made their home in St. Louis, and customers benefit by having the hottest trends at close-out prices.

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Classical clothes from bygone days that represent the hippest in retro.

Part scientist and part artist, Christiane Danna offers European minimalist jewelry for that must-have unique piece.

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Original St. Louis sytle pizza on a thin crust, heaped to the edges with toppings.

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A St. Louis original for tasty, inexpensive steaks and sandwiches.

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Originally constructed as the Palace of Fine Arts for the 1904 World's Fair, the Saint Louis Art Museum's elegant stone exterior has and always will bear the motto “Dedicated to Art and Free to All.” High atop Art Hill in Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum features works by the great masters, contemporary artists and everything in between.

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Bellefontaine Cemetery is a scenic step back in time, hosting the final resting places of local and national celebrities.

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Pepper Stone Steakhouse is a St. Louis original, featuring live music and a kid-friendly menu.

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Franco is a sophisticated and beguiling French restaurant located in St. Louis' historic Soulard neighborhood, just across from the Soulard Farmer's Market.

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Located in the inviting University City in St. Louis, Winslow's Home is a 21st Century general store that boasts equal parts kitsch and chic.

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Washington, Missouri is a quaint city about 45 minutes away from St. Louis, offering bed and breakfasts, wineries, and a break from the bustle of the big city.

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Located in the Historical Union Station in the heart of downtown St. Louis, the St. Louis Union Station Marriott boasts elegant architecture and is recognized as a Historic Hotel of America. Perfect for business or a leisurely getaway, St. Louis Union Station Marriott offers a genuine St. Louis experience.

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Nordstrom is a high-end fashion department store located in West County Mall.

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Ylang-Ylang is one of St. Louis's finest jewelry boutiques, showcasing unique pieces and hard-to-find looks.

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Queen of Sheba is a quaint Ethiopian Restaurant in University City.

West County Mall is a top-of-the-line mall just off of Highway 270.

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The Boulevard is an upscale combination of dining and retail, just across from the Galleria Mall.

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A top St. Louis restaurant, Niche is a true culinary experience that focuses on the freshest local and seasonal ingredients. Niche offers some of the most inspired and delightfully surprising cuisine in St. Louis.

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The St. Louis location of seafood mainstay, McCormick and Schmick's prides itself on the freshness of their ingredients and mind-blowing happy-hour deals.

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222 Artisan Bakery is an Edwardsville bakery known for its delicious breads and simple-yet-satisfying sandwiches.

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Located in historic Union Station, Hard Rock Cafe's St. Louis location brings Rock and Roll memorabilia and good eats to the Gateway to the West.

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Located in beautiful Queeny Park in west St. Louis County, The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog is home to the world's finest collection of art devoted to those of the canine persuasion.

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The first restaurant inside The Magic House-St. Louis Children's Museum, The Picnic Basket Cafe offers fun and nutritious meals and snacks so kids and families can refuel and return to all the fun.

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Located adjacent to The Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery in Kimmswick, Missouri, Mary's Sweet Shoppe is an old-fashioned soda fountain, candy confectionery and gift shop that brings back the good ole' days of soda jerks and unforgettable sweets.

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Old Post Offic Plaza is a 30,000 square-foot open space in the heart of downtown St. Louis, featuring inviting landscaping, water features and sculpture.

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Charming urban park, located on St. Louis' south side. Established in 1868, Tower Grove Park features charming Victorian pavillions, a lush landscape and much more.

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Family owned and operated since 1981, this location of Elicia's Pizza delivers fresh, quality pizza to Downtown, Tower Grove East & West, Lafayette Square, the SLU area and Soulard.

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Family owned and operated since 1981, this location of Elicia's Pizza delivers fresh, quality pizza to Oakville, Mehlville and Hwy. 21 in South County.

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Family owned and operated since 1981, this location of Elicia's Pizza delivers fresh, quality pizza to the South City and Afton areas.

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Family owned and operated since 1981, this location of Elicia's Pizza delivers fresh, quality pizza to Dogtown and the Hill area.

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Family owned and operated since 1981, this location of Elicia's Pizza delivers fresh, quality pizza to Webster Groves and Crestwood.

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The St. Louis area's largest pick-your-own orchard, Eckert's Farm has three locations in the Metro East and offers year-round family fun.

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Oceano Bistro is a premiere seafood restaurant in St. Louis—offering exquisite gourmet cuisine, gracious service and a beautiful atmosphere.

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A lunar-themed restaurant located in the endearingly chic and quirky Moonrise Hotel, Eclipse Restaurant offers unique fare in a stylish retro setting.

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Grab a beer, sandwiches and chips at the Soulard location of this popular Welsh-themed pub.

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Located in the Hill neighborhood of St. Louis, Vitale's Bakery has been proffering traditional Italian baked-goods and pastries for over 45 years.

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The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge that spans the Mississippi River and was once part of the beloved Route 66.

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Homewood Suites by Hilton St. Louis - Galleria is a new, moderately priced hotel located directly across from the Saint Louis Galleria.

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Newstead Tower Public House is a gastropub located in St. Louis' burgeoning Grove neighborhood, serving Northern European inspired fare prepared with locally sourced ingredients.

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Bobo Noodle House is an inexpensive, but divine St. Louis noodle restaurant located on the northwest corner of Forest Park.

A cozy, mountain-themed coffee shop, Kayak's Coffee is located on the northwest corner of Forest Park in St. Louis' Loop neighborhood.

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The Cupcakery in St. Louis' charming Central West End neighborhood is a rapidly growing (and sinful!) cupcake empire, with additional locations in Edwardsville, Illinois and Knoxville, Tennesse.  

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The Edwardsville, Illinois location of The Cupcakery is a sweet addition to this rapidly growing (and sinful!) cupcake empire.

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The Staenberg Family Complex is a branch of the St. Louis Jewish Community Center, located in Creve Coeur on the I.E. Millstone Campus.

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One of the boldest new additions to downtown St. Louis, the Citygarden is an urban oasis, filled with two dozen dynamic sculptures, expertly maintained greenery, and an extraordinary restaurant all in the heart of the city.

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Latitude 26 is located is St. Louis' historic Dogtown neighborhood and offers quality Tex-Mex cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.

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One of St. Louis' most beloved pizza joints, the Kirkwood Pi Restaurant offers the finest in artisan pizza.

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Mavrakos Candy is a historic St. Louis chocolate brand re-launched and re-celebrated in 2009. Mavrakos chocolate is available at all nine Chocolate Chocolate Chocalate Company stores, Dierberg's and Mavrokos.com.

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With a name that sounds like a diatribe from a Cathy comic, how can you go wrong? The Kirkwood location of St. Louis' Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company is a sweet oasis, offering box chocolates, truffles, turtles and signature chocolates that will make you say, "Ack!"

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A French bistro with spanish influences located in Chesterfield, Balaban's Wine Cellar & Tapas Bar continues on the gourmet tradition set forth by the former St. Louis legend, Balaban's restaurant in the Central West End.

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The America's Center convention complex is located in downtown St. Louis and features over 500,000 square feet of exhibit space.

Located in St. Louis' Central West End neighborhood, Audi-K's specializes in hot dogs, veggie dogs and New Orleans-style shaved ice, but also offers a selection of other snacks and side items at affordable prices. 

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A chic strip of charming shops located in St. Louis on Clayton Rd. in between Brentwood Blvd. and Hanley Rd., The Shops of Clayton Row boast antiques, stylish furnishings, accessories for the home and much more. 

Boasting the laid-back comfort of a neighborhood bar, with the energy of an innovative entertainment venue, Atomic Cowboy in St. Louis' eclectic Grove neighborhood, offers live music, comedy, dancing, DJ's, and dining until 3 a.m. each and every night of the week. 

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Located directly across from St. Louis' Anheuser-Busch Brewery in historic Soulard, Sage serves contemporary American cuisine with thoughtful and inventive twists that delight diners day in and day out. 

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Unique purveyor of all things made in Missouri, the Missouri Mercantile is located in the St. Louis Mills Shopping Center in North St. Louis County. Shop the Missouri Mercantile for the finest Missouri products created by Missouri artisans and growers. 

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Located in the nightlife-heavy Washington Avenue Loft District in St. Louis, Smoking Joe's is an affordable St. Louis barbecue restaurant with quality classic American cuisine and a full bar for the late night crowd.

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LIVE on the Levee is an annual free music festival that takes place each July on the St. Louis Riverfront, directly below the Gateway Arch.

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Located just west of downtown St. Louis, in tony Frontenac, the St. Louis County Library Headquarters host many author events, story times and other literary and educational affairs.

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Home turf for the St. Louis Rams, the Edward Jones Dome at the America's Center

also hosts concerts, tournaments, motor sports events and many other large events in the heart of downtown St. Louis.

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As the official ground transportation/shared ride shuttle company for Lambert International Airport in St. Louis, GO BEST Express offers simple and efficient transportation for air-travelers in St. Louis. 

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Located in inviting downtown Kirkwood, Amigo's Cantina serves some of the most authentic and delicious Mexican food in St. Louis.

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One of two locations in St. Louis, America's Incredible Pizza Company in South County offers 60,000 square feet of fun, games and a delicious buffet for the whole family.

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One of two locations in St. Louis, America's Incredible Pizza Company in St. Peters offers 60,000 square feet of fun, games and a delicious buffet for the whole family.

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Famous for its mix-ins and delectable cold eats, Kirkwood's Cold Stone Creamery is an excellent spot to stop in and grab a cone or cup to sate your sweet tooth.

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One of five locations in the St. Louis area, the Kirkwood First Watch is a family and business friendly breakfast and lunch spot, offering a large menu full of favorites with several twists.

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One of six locations in the St. Louis area, the Webster Groves First Watch is a family and business-friendly breakfast and lunch spot, offering a large menu full of favorites with several twists.

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One of five locations in the St. Louis area, the Chesterfield First Watch is a family and business-friendly breakfast and lunch spot, offering a large menu full of favorites with several twists.

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One of five locations in the St. Louis area, the Des Peres First Watch is a family and business friendly breakfast and lunch spot, offering a large menu full of favorites with several twists.

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A classic pub of the first order, The Highlands Restaurant & Brewing Company in Kirkwood offers St. Louis-made brews and hearty meals in typical Scottish pub fashion.

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Sue's News carries the latest best sellers, a large selection of children's books, over 1,500 magazine titles and newspapers, in addition to fresh coffee, snacks and other beverages.

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Featured on the Travel Channel's "Man vs. Food" and several Food Network programs, Pappy's Smokehouse in St. Louis' Midtown neighborhood is widely regarded as the best barbeque in St. Louis. 

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One of St. Louis' most beloved pizza joints, the Central West End Pi Restaurant offers the finest in artisan pizza.

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The Budweiser Clydesdale Stables at Grant's Farm in South St. Louis County are home to roughly 35 Clydesdale mares, stallions and foals. Grant's Farm guests can tour the Clydesdale Stables and see the stunning creatures up close. 

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Located on the banks of the Missouri River in historic downtown St. Charles, Frontier Park is home to the 14-foot Lewis & Clark Statue, a charming old train depot and a stretch of Katy Trail. 

A neighborhood favorite, Tony's on Main Street is in the heart of historic downtown St. Charles. Offering celebrated steaks and a comfortable, wood-panelled atmosphere, Tony's features a large menu and inviting service.

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Located on Main Street in historic downtown St. Charles, Main Street Books is an independently owned bookstore, featuring hardcover and paperback bestsellers, non-fiction, children's books, young adult fiction and other genres in a cozy, charming setting.

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A genuine Life is good® store, Jake's on Main is right at home in the charming Historic St. Charles Shopping District. Shop men's, women's and kids apparel, accessories, and fun gear emblazoned with the positively popular message. 

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Located amidst the flora, fauna and sculptures of the Citygarden, The Terrace View Cafe magnificently blends Mediterranean flavors with Midwestern ingredients, creating a menu of fresh, unique dishes that always delight.

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The family-friendly Old Spaghetti Factory in Chesterfield offers plenty of atmosphere in addition to spaghetti with your choice of sauces. Favorites include the rich meat sauce, the clam sauce, and spaghetti with mizthra cheese.

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Who hasn't been impressed by a stately iron giant? There are plenty of them to ogle at the Museum of Transportation in Kirkwood. With more than 300 trains, planes, automobiles and trolleys on display, visitors can get an indepth look at modes of transportation dating back to the 19th century.

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This fun family attraction at St. Louis Mills is more than just race car rides! Guests can also enjoy a rock-climbing wall, arcade, bumpter boats, lazer tag and miniature golf.

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Meramec Caverns, open year-round, is Missouri's largest commercial cave. Visitors can take a guided tour through the underground "seven-story mansion" and find out how mother nature formed these wonders.

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Water comes into play on 14 of 18 holes of this layout.

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The Kemp Auto Museum displays historically significant automobiles from the antique to the contemporary.

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Faust Park is one of the most unique parks in St. Louis County.

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The Whittle Shortline Railroad features handcrafted wooden trains for children and collectors.

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This National Historic Landmark features the most photographed lobby in St. Louis

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Suson Park features farm animal displays and fishing along with a kids' playground.

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Argosy Casion was the first casino in the St. Louis Metropolitan area.

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Flamingo Bowl is considered downtown's premier bowling and cocktail lounge

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HotCity Theatre produces contemporary works of theatre.

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More than 3,300 flights per day, with service to 69 cities in 35 states.

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An indoor playground of activity with arcade games to rockclimbing walls.

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A beer house and wine bar with a late night dining menu.

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