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Posted: 10/30/2016 12:09:16 AM EDT
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The St. Louis region has Soldier's Memorial, Jefferson Barracks and the new Civil War Museum, the Missouri History Museum, the Art Museum, an outstanding antique airplane museum at Creve Couer airport, Cahokia Mounds, The National Transportation Museum, Laumeier Sculpture Park, Grant's Farm and his home, the site of Fort Bell Fontaine, the KATY Trail, the World Bird Sanctuary, and the Wolf santuary next door, Melvin Price Locks and Dam at Alton, the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers at Confluence Point State Park, the Audubon Center at Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary (and now is a great time to go), and no doubt something else obvious I have overlooked.
There is an important Civil War site in Alton, Illinois; I'll leave that for you to research. |
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Posted: 10/30/2016 6:49:38 PM EDT
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If "we" includes kids, go to the City Museum
If no kids, then head to the wine districts of Augusta and Hermann. |
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Posted: 10/30/2016 8:31:49 PM EDT
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Wow, those museums are all interesting places to. Not sure if we can see it all.
That City Museum is wild and fun looking |
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Posted: 10/30/2016 9:07:58 PM EDT
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If you end up going to Jefferson barracks, the Cafe Telegraph is decent food. (http://cafetelegraph.com)
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Posted: 10/30/2016 10:47:22 PM EDT
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You need to do city museum if you have kids or just like to crawl around in an artistic environment.
Art museum, Missouri history museum and zoo are free and all close to each other and the highway and you can go to the Loop for food and a taste of urban St. Louis. You should consider Cahokia mounds, especially if you are into or want to learn a little about native american history. It is a UNESCO world heritage site. |
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Posted: 10/31/2016 1:21:28 PM EDT
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Soldier's Memorial is being re-done right now.
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Posted: 11/6/2016 11:38:23 PM EDT
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Soldier's Memorial is being re-done right now. thanks for this update |
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Posted: 11/7/2016 1:38:34 PM EDT
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Do you like cars? If so go to FastLane Classic cars off 370. just ignore the insane prices.
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Posted: 11/14/2016 12:14:24 AM EDT
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Do you like cars? If so go to FastLane Classic cars off 370. just ignore the insane prices. I'll look for it and see if we have time to check it out. also, anyone used the any of the public parking at the ballpark? need to price the overnight parking fee, since Hilton is charging $25 overnight. Kinser Park has two building but no price listing. thanks |
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Posted: 11/14/2016 10:33:55 AM EDT
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Stay 10 miles away with free parking. I can think of no reason to stay down town.
Either south on I55 or west toward Clayton. |
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Posted: 11/14/2016 11:54:49 AM EDT
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Stay 10 miles away with free parking. I can think of no reason to stay down town. Either south on I55 or west toward Clayton. When Mrs. Bladeswitcher and I visit a city, we like to stay within walking distance of bars and restaurants. An alternative is to stay within walking distance of a light rail line. I haven't visited St. Louis is years so I don't know the answer but are there hotels near the Metro line? Perhaps the OP could stay a few blocks from a metro station and ride to and from an entertainment district. |
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Posted: 11/14/2016 9:23:10 PM EDT
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When Mrs. Bladeswitcher and I visit a city, we like to stay within walking distance of bars and restaurants. An alternative is to stay within walking distance of a light rail line. I haven't visited St. Louis is years so I don't know the answer but are there hotels near the Metro line? Perhaps the OP could stay a few blocks from a metro station and ride to and from an entertainment district. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Stay 10 miles away with free parking. I can think of no reason to stay down town. Either south on I55 or west toward Clayton. When Mrs. Bladeswitcher and I visit a city, we like to stay within walking distance of bars and restaurants. An alternative is to stay within walking distance of a light rail line. I haven't visited St. Louis is years so I don't know the answer but are there hotels near the Metro line? Perhaps the OP could stay a few blocks from a metro station and ride to and from an entertainment district. That's a good suggestion. There are motels along the St. Lous Metro on the Ballas Road branch, but I don't know how close, would need to research a little. |
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Posted: 11/14/2016 9:53:39 PM EDT
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When Mrs. Bladeswitcher and I visit a city, we like to stay within walking distance of bars and restaurants. An alternative is to stay within walking distance of a light rail line. I haven't visited St. Louis is years so I don't know the answer but are there hotels near the Metro line? Perhaps the OP could stay a few blocks from a metro station and ride to and from an entertainment district. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Stay 10 miles away with free parking. I can think of no reason to stay down town. Either south on I55 or west toward Clayton. When Mrs. Bladeswitcher and I visit a city, we like to stay within walking distance of bars and restaurants. An alternative is to stay within walking distance of a light rail line. I haven't visited St. Louis is years so I don't know the answer but are there hotels near the Metro line? Perhaps the OP could stay a few blocks from a metro station and ride to and from an entertainment district. Stay at the Casino Queen in East St. Louis. They have a Metro Link station at the casino. The downside is there's no concealed carry on public transportation in IL. Not sure about MO laws. But, if it's concealed carry, nobody should know... However, I'm not suggesting that you would or should break the laws of the great state of IL. 
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Posted: 11/14/2016 10:14:35 PM EDT
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More important decision to make:
Pappy's or Bogart's Smokehouse |
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Posted: 11/14/2016 10:52:14 PM EDT
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More important decision to make: Pappy's or Bogart's Smokehouse Both. You may also want to indulge in the iconic Ted Drew's Ice Cream if they are still open. They also, next door, have Gooey Looey's Gooey Butter Cakes. |
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Posted: 11/14/2016 11:03:21 PM EDT
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....and I thought I'd lose weight on this roadtrip.
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Posted: 11/14/2016 11:13:28 PM EDT
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That's a good suggestion. There are motels along the St. Lous Metro on the Ballas Road branch, but I don't know how close, would need to research a little. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Stay 10 miles away with free parking. I can think of no reason to stay down town. Either south on I55 or west toward Clayton. When Mrs. Bladeswitcher and I visit a city, we like to stay within walking distance of bars and restaurants. An alternative is to stay within walking distance of a light rail line. I haven't visited St. Louis is years so I don't know the answer but are there hotels near the Metro line? Perhaps the OP could stay a few blocks from a metro station and ride to and from an entertainment district. That's a good suggestion. There are motels along the St. Lous Metro on the Ballas Road branch, but I don't know how close, would need to research a little. I'm pretty sure there's a Drury Inn right next to Union Station. I attended a conference there years ago. The OP could ride the metro from there to the Landing area (if that's still a thing) and the U. City Loop area. |
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Posted: 11/15/2016 1:12:30 AM EDT
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I'm pretty sure there's a Drury Inn right next to Union Station. I attended a conference there years ago. The OP could ride the metro from there to the Landing area (if that's still a thing) and the U. City Loop area. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Stay 10 miles away with free parking. I can think of no reason to stay down town. Either south on I55 or west toward Clayton. When Mrs. Bladeswitcher and I visit a city, we like to stay within walking distance of bars and restaurants. An alternative is to stay within walking distance of a light rail line. I haven't visited St. Louis is years so I don't know the answer but are there hotels near the Metro line? Perhaps the OP could stay a few blocks from a metro station and ride to and from an entertainment district. That's a good suggestion. There are motels along the St. Lous Metro on the Ballas Road branch, but I don't know how close, would need to research a little. I'm pretty sure there's a Drury Inn right next to Union Station. I attended a conference there years ago. The OP could ride the metro from there to the Landing area (if that's still a thing) and the U. City Loop area. Thanks guys. Wife scored some Groupon/combo deal with Hilton at Ballpark. Just have to suck it up with $25 parking and no WiFi in bedroom. WiFi in lobby anyways. |
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Posted: 11/15/2016 11:57:13 AM EDT
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Thanks guys. Wife scored some Groupon/combo deal with Hilton at Ballpark. Just have to suck it up with $25 parking and no WiFi in bedroom. WiFi in lobby anyways. Wow, that is terrible that they don't have WIFI in their rooms and Uber would probably be good to use to get around. A couple more suggestions are to hit up Crown Candy (bring your CCW) and get the BLT and a milkshake. Also, Broadway Oyster Bar is a decent place for some food and a few drinks on the patio if it's nice outside. A good way to kill some time might be to check out the Brewery Lights at the AB Brewery as well. |
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Posted: 11/15/2016 7:22:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Wow, that is terrible that they don't have WIFI in their rooms and Uber would probably be good to use to get around. A couple more suggestions are to hit up Crown Candy (bring your CCW) and get the BLT and a milkshake. Also, Broadway Oyster Bar is a decent place for some food and a few drinks on the patio if it's nice outside. A good way to kill some time might be to check out the Brewery Lights at the AB Brewery as well. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Thanks guys. Wife scored some Groupon/combo deal with Hilton at Ballpark. Just have to suck it up with $25 parking and no WiFi in bedroom. WiFi in lobby anyways. Wow, that is terrible that they don't have WIFI in their rooms and Uber would probably be good to use to get around. A couple more suggestions are to hit up Crown Candy (bring your CCW) and get the BLT and a milkshake. Also, Broadway Oyster Bar is a decent place for some food and a few drinks on the patio if it's nice outside. A good way to kill some time might be to check out the Brewery Lights at the AB Brewery as well. Meh, I think Peacemaker Lobster and Crab is way better. Oyster bar's prices have gone up, and portions have gone down. I agree on Crown Candy though. That BLT is legit. |
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Posted: 11/15/2016 7:22:20 PM EDT
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ETA double post
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Posted: 11/16/2016 3:10:29 PM EDT
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Seems I'm too late. Deleted! Sorry!
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Posted: 11/16/2016 11:56:44 PM EDT
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They just announced this yesterday. Hopefully you're coming to St. Louis before November 28th. The trip to the top is pretty cool.
http://www.kmov.com/story/33705015/tram-rides-to-the-top-of-the-arch-temporarily-suspended The City Museum, as other have already mentioned, does cost but is a lot of fun if you got kids. |
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Posted: 11/26/2016 7:22:58 PM EDT
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didn't want to go up anyway.
http://i.imgur.com/L2Yzqlu.jpg ....image is too big to post here plus it was 35 degrees that morning we did our walkabout downtown. Pappy's Smokehouse is SWEEEEEET. Brought back a slab and sauce. City Museum was fun. Again, missed out on the outdoor stuff due to the bitter cold. Wife got her Tim Horton Hot Chocolate and donuts and I got my Yeungling Lager for souvenir Thanks everyone for the suggestion |
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Posted: 11/26/2016 11:27:05 PM EDT
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Where did you get Yeungling in St. Louis?
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Posted: 12/2/2016 11:48:07 PM EDT
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some random gas station stop. it was near a Tim Horton 20 min away from downtown. sorry can't remember
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