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Great Escape
A look at what to do in the major U.S. and
worldwide tourist destinations. -- June 19, 2006
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When you think of St. Louis, the first thing that comes to
mind is the famed Gateway Arch right? Of course, but beautiful St. Louis is
much more. It's history, fun, beauty and convenience combined to make up one
distinctive city.
The history of St. Louis is heavily influenced by the
Westward Expansion and blues, both of which you can check out at the Museum of
Westward Expansion and the city's nightclubs. For your kids, there's so much
for them to do, you won't know where to begin. Start at the Forest Park, home
to the World's Fair almost a century ago, then head for the Magic House. And
from there, it's up to your own taste because St. Louis is a mix of everything
-- all just waiting for you.
Median income -- $27,156
Median house value -- $63,900
For more information visit www.explorestlouis.com
or call 800-916-8938.
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| The Top 10
Attractions in St. Louis |
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| Cathedral Basilica of
St. Louis 314-373-8240
Cathedral Basilica features the
world's largest collection of mosaic art with a gift shop. |

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| Challenger Learning
Center -- St. Louis 314-521-6205
Unique hand-on space simulation
experiences for students, community organizations, corporations
and the general public. |
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| City Museum
314-231-2489
Art, science, history and fun are
woven together in this one-of-a-kind downtown attraction which
allows you to explore the unexpected. |
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| Gateway Arch --
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial 877-982-1410
The Gateway Arch Riverfront
attracts four million people a year. At 630 feet, the arch is
the nation's tallest manmade monument. |
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| Forest Park
314-289-5300
At 1,371 acres, Forest Park is
500 acres larger than New York's Central Park. Forest Park
contains only the Art Museum, Science Center Zoo, Jewel
Box greenhouse, History Museum, The Muny theatre, a 7.5-mile
biking, jogging and skating path, a skating rink and
lakes. |
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| Gateway Classic Walk
of Fame 314-621-1994
Honoring the African-American men
and women of St. Louis who have made significant local and
national contributions. Honorees include NAACP leader Roy
Wilkins, Congressman William L. Clay, Congresswoman Maxine
Waters and many more. |

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| White Haven (Ulysses
S. Grant National Historic Site) 314-842-3298
The National Park Service
interprets the life and family of Ulysses S. Grant in this
10-acre site. |
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| St. Louis Walk of Fame
314-727-STAR
After checking out the Gateway
Classic Walk of Fame, come here to see 110 more famous St.
Louisans honored: John Goodman, Chuck Berry, Bob Costas, Tina
Turner and more. |

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| St. Louis Union
Station 314-421-6655
In what was once the world's
largest train station now lives 80 shops and restaurants,
including a Hard Rock Cafe. |
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| Missouri Botanical
Garden 800-642-8842
Founded in 1859, the Garden is
the nation's oldest featuring 79 acres of gorgeous display
gardens and historic structures, featuring the ClimatronŽ rain
forest conservatory and an authentic Japanese garden. |
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