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The response to my request for you to send me a list of places to visit in your home town has been phenomenal. Matt sent me an email, describing all of the excellent places he feels we should see if we ever should visit St. Louis!

• The Gateway Arch – Can’t miss it, since it defines the St. Louis skyline. While the Arch is certainly a mathematical and architectural wonder, it commemorates westward expansion. Ride a Planet of the Apes-like capsule to the top and check out the museum underground.
• The City Museum – It’s hard to explain – scrap metal is turned into art, and guests are encouraged to climb in/on it. Climb through a few airplanes suspended on wires fifty feet in the air, fall in the ball pit, or just get lost.
• The Cathedral Basilica – One of the largest displays of mosaics in the world, this church is spectacular. They offer tours if interested, but definitely deserves a walk-though.
• The Science Center – What started as an impressive planetarium has been expanded to include science education of all types. Hands-on science displays and an Omnimax are a must for kids, but plenty of entertainment for all ages.
• The St. Louis Zoo – Rated the top zoo in the Midwest by the Chicago Tribune. And, thanks to my tax dollars, it’s free!
• The Botanical Gardens – Oldest botanical garden in the nation, 80 acres of green in the city, BYOB free concert series in the summer, and feeding the carp in the Japanese garden are just a handful of reasons to visit.
• Anheuser-Busch Brewery – Tours run every 10 minutes or so. Learn the history of St. Louis brewing and see the process of brewing Budweiser. While the tour is pretty sterile, the tasting room at the end makes up for it.
• Forest Park – Almost twice the size of Central Park, Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the nation. Buildings from the 1904 World’s Fair and too many activities to list make this worth exploring.
• Museum of Transportation – While it sports Bobby Darin’s “Dream Car” and the only operational turbine car on public display, this museum is best known for it’s trains. Hundreds of steam/diesel/electric engines, passenger cars, box cars, and cabooses that are restored and touchable make this museum a must for any modern history buff.
• The U. City Loop – Recently voted “one of the 10 Great Streets in America” the loop is a popular and relaxed hangout for hippies and hipsters doing their best to mock the Portland feel. 80+ Chuck Berry still plays once a month at Blueberry Hill restaurant and bar (also voted #1 burger in St. Louis). Try not to laugh at St. Louis Walk of Fame featuring greats such as Ike Turner, Kevin Kline, Maya Angelou, and Nelly. Lastly, complete your St. Louis tour by get a tattoo to commemorate St. Louis’s awesomeness at Iron Age Studios.

St. Louis looks like a great place to take a vacation to, and soak up some culture. I think a road trip is in order!

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