September 25-28, 2008

Things to do in downtown St. Louis:

The Gateway Arch, built in 1965 as a monument to President Thomas Jefferson, soars 630 feet high above the Mississippi River as the focal point of St. Louis’ skyline and the community’s love affair with great architecture. Eero Saarinen designed the monument’s graceful, stainless-steel catenary curve, creating an international symbol for St. Louis.
Home of the 2006 World Series Champions, and baseball's best fans.

Anheuser-Busch Brewery World Headquarter’s Tour
The beer barons of St. Louis built a lasting monument to their craft just south of downtown St. Louis. Visitors can tour the headquarters of the world’s largest brewer and marvel at the buildings that still house Anheuser-Busch’s (www.budweisertours.com) brewing operations today. Look for the elegant Clydesdale stables, complete with stained glass windows and chandeliers.

Laclede’s Landing
Just north of the Arch, the Laclede’s Landing (www.lacledeslanding.com) entertainment district welcomes visitors to its nine square blocks of restored warehouses along the Mississippi River. The buildings’ decorative cast iron and brick fronts reflect rarely preserved commercial architectural styles from the mid-1800s.

St. Louis’ Union Station
Downtown, the magnificent Grand Hall at St. Louis Union Station (www.stlouisunionstation.com) is a barrel-vaulted wonder of gilt work, stained glass and statuary. Note the use of light as an architectural element and don’t miss the famous Whispering Arch that will carry your words across the entranceway to a listening friend. Designed by architect Theodore Link in 1894 in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, Union Station was once the largest and busiest passenger rail station in the world.

Free things to do in St. Louis
Where to Eat in Downtown St. Louis

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Cory Johnson, Event Director
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