Ride the tram to the legendary top of The Gateway Arch for a panoramicview of St. Louis.Wander the halls of the Missouri History Museum to learn about thehistory of St. Louis through a variety of galleries.Attend a performance by one of America’soldest symphony orchestras, the St. LouisSymphony. North Grand Boulevard’s PowellSymphony Hall, the former 1925 St. LouisTheatre, has been the home of the symphonysince 1968. The foyer’s design is inspired bythe royal chapel at Versailles; red, gold andcream dominate the classical décor’s colorpalette. #St.Louis #Missouri
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Home of the instantly recognizable Gateway Arch, St. Louis epitomizes
the American spirit of exploration and expansion in all sorts of ways.
Geographically, it was the door to Lewis and Clark’s groundbreaking
westward journey. Charles Lindbergh’s milestone solo flight across the
Atlantic in the “Spirit of St. Louis†reflected mechanical achievement. And
cultural adventure powered the 1904 World’s Fair and Scott Joplin’s
ragtime music. With its prime location near the Mississippi and Missouri
rivers and because it was visited by so many people headed West, St.
Louis has welcomed diverse groups of people and cultures—including
French-Canadians, New Orleanians, Germans, Irish and Italians—and
ultimately has given back a soulful blend of music, sports, industry and
ethnic traditions.
Because of the city’s vital role in westward expansion, history is
cherished. Memorials and museums inform visitors of St. Louis’s past, but
if you’re not a history buff, fear not. Art galleries; gardens; three
professional sports teams; an array of theaters; a zoo; the St. Louis
Symphony; and many shopping possibilities, including the exquisite
Romanesque-inspired Union Station, provide satisfying substitutes. Your
visit to St. Louis will remind you the city was a gateway to pioneers
headed West with dreams of success, and it will become your gateway to
exploring the past of an American city with one of the most vibrant of
histories. Along the way, you’ll discover it’s also your gateway to a mighty
good time.
Essentials
Ride the tram to the legendary top of The Gateway Arch for a panoramic
view of St. Louis.
Wander the halls of the Missouri History Museum to learn about the
history of St. Louis through a variety of galleries.