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North America » United States » Missouri » Saint Louis July 3rd 2009

Another first for me was to take the train on an interstate trip. We took the Amtrakfrom Chicago Union Station to St. Louis Gateway Station (STL). I was looking forward to a scenic 5-hour trip, but there was not really much to see except for the Silver Cross Field at Joliet and the lush greens. We arrived at STL at noon and that's when the view got interesting. The train crossed the Mississippi River which borders the two states, Missouri and Illinois. Our friends picked us up at the St. Louis Gateway Station which was also filled with people travelling via the bus liner, Greyhound. First stop, the farmer's market There's one major thing that my friend, Maret and I have in common -- we both love to cook and talk about food! Obviously, our first ... read more
Inside the Old Courthouse
Fresh local produce
A View from atop the Gateway Arch

North America » United States » Missouri » Saint Louis May 29th 2007

Geo: 38.5482, -90.3516Highlights:·         Gateway Arch, Old Cathedral, Old Courthouse, Museum of Westward Expansion ... buy tickets online ahead of time·         Baseball Cardinals, St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, all at Busch Stadium http://www.stlcardinals.com·         Zoo in Forest Park , ranked 3rd in US -- FREE·         Anheuser-Busch (InBev) brewery tours, Clydesdales ·         Art Museum in Forest Park: FREE·         Botanical Gardens - ride tram, feed carp, splash in fountains, tour Climatron ·         Butterfly House in Faust Park in Chesterfield ·... read more
Grant's Farm
Grant's Farm Petting Zoo
Hannibal: Tom Sawyer's Fence

North America » United States » Missouri » Saint Louis January 10th 2002

Geo: 38.7335, -89.6076Was on Sesame Street set in a museum!Went up the big arch.... read more




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