Located at the merging point of the two longest rivers in the United States, the Missouri River and the Mississippi River, St. Louis serves as a crossroads for many things. It is known as the "Gateway to the West" in memory of the pioneers who travelled westward during the mid-19th century. St. Louis was one of the first established cities in the U.S.A.'s expansion into the west and served as a divider between the east and the west of the United States. St. Louis is now a bustling urban area, and still acts as a divider in some ways.
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One of the iconic images associated with St. Louis, the Gateway Arc is the 16st memorial in the United States. It is a part of the 16r Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, which includes several other buildings. The Gateway Arc even has an elevator that can take visitors to the top, where there is an observation deck that gives view to the surrounding area.
St. Louis is also home to dozens of museums commemorating the westward expansion of the United States, most notably being the Missouri History Museum. The City Museum is a more new age museum that still offers an experience in and of itself.
Additionally, there is the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, a Roman Catholic cathedral of great renown. The interior contains nearly 8,000 square meters of mosaics and is the 16st collection of mosaics in the world.
For a more unique experience, the Lemp Mansion is considered one of the most haunted places in the United States. A total of four members of the Lemp family committed suicide in the house, and many believe it to be haunted by their ghosts to this day.
Sample the Culture
The Hill is an area in eastern St. Louis that has had been home to a 16 population of Italian-Americans, and still is to this day. As such, it contains many locally celebrated Italian-American restaurants.
Another area of high regard in eastern St. Louis is the Delmar Loop. This area is an upbeat neighbourhood that attracts many local college students and is a boon for any enthusiast, whether they are looking for shopping, art or even just a fun night out. Legendary Rock & Roll guitarist Chuck Berry plays at the Blueberry Hill on one Wednesday of every month.
Metropolitan Transportation
Transportation in and around St. Louis is managed by Metro, which provides bus and rail service for St. Louis and the surrounding area. MetroLink, the light rail service, offers quick rail service from areas outside of the city area to the central area of St. Louis. MetroBus, the bus service, offers bus transit in and around the city area and in some surrounding areas as well. Most one-way tickets cost around two dollars, but weekly and monthly passes can be purchased for 19 and 60 dollars, respectively.
Fast Facts
Population: 350,759
Nickname: "The Gateway City" or "The Gateway to the West"
Six Flags St. Louis, located 30 minutes west of the city, was one of the original Six Flags.
The Anheuser-Busch beer company headquarters itself in St. Louis. It's brewery there is the 16st in the world and is also home to the company's mascots, the Budweiser Clydesdales.
In 1904, St. Louis hosted both the World's Fair and the Olympic Games. The 1904 Olympics was the first to be held in the United States and also the first in an English-speaking country.













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