PLACES OF INTEREST
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Lambert International Airport
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport is an international airport serving Greater St. Louis. It is about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of downtown St. Louis in unincorporated St. Louis County between Berkeley and Bridgeton. It is the largest and busiest airport in the state with 255 daily departures to about 90 domestic and international locations. In 2011, nearly 13 million passengers traveled through the airport. The airport serves as a focus city for Southwest Airlines and was a former hub for Trans World Airlines and former focus-city for American Airlines and AmericanConnection.
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The Ville
Historic African American neighborhood called “The Ville”-Prior to United States civil rights movements, restrictive covenants and other legal means were used to prevent African American from finding housing in the city, and were also important in the making of culturally significant landmarks, such as Sumner High School (1st HS for all blacks west of the Misissippi) and Homer G. Phillips Hospital (one of few black teaching hospitals in the country).
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Carondelet Park
Carondelet Park, established in 1875, is the third largest park in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. The park contains nearly 180 acres (0.73 km2) and is located in the southeastern portion of the city, just west of Interstate 55, and is accessible at the Loughborough Avenue exit. Loughborough Avenue is the park's southern boundary; its northern boundary is Holly Hills Boulevard. The Carondelet, Holly Hills, Boulevard Heights, and Bevo Mill neighborhoods surround the park, and the park is a focal point for the community.
Among other features, the park contains two lakes that are stocked for fishing, tennis courts, softball, baseball and soccer fields. The park also has playgrounds, a recycling center (with mulch and compost), picnic areas, and a 1.6-mile (2.6 km) bicycle path.
A new community recreation center was recently completed on the eastern edge of the park adjacent to I-55.
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Missouri Botanical Garden
The Missouri Botanical Garden, informally known as Shaw's Garden, is a place for many annual cultural festivals, including (but not limited to) the Japanese Festival and the Chinese Culture days. The garden is known for it's bonsai growing, which is viewable all year around. Below is a list of the many features of the Garden:
- Tower Grove House and Herb Garden (Shaw’s Victorian country house designed in the Italianate style.
- Victory of Science Over Ignorance - Marble statue by Carlo Nicoli (a copy of the original created by Vincenzo Consani i the Pitti Palace in Florence.)
- Linnean House - Built in 1882 and is said to be the oldest continually operated greenhouse west of the Mississippi River.
- Gladney Rose Garden - Circular rose garden with arbors.
- Climatron and Reflecting Pools - the worlds first geodesic dome greenhouse with a lowland rainforest and approximately 1500 plants.
- English Woodland Garden - aconite, azaleas, bluebells, dogwoods, hosta, trillium, and others beneath the tree canopy.
- Siewa-en Japanese Garden - 14 acre chsen kaiyushiki (wet strolling garden) with lawns and path set around a 4 acre central lake, also the largest Japanese Garden in North America.
- Grigg Nanjing Friendship Chinese Garden - Major features include a moon gate, lotus gate, pavilion and Chinese scholar’s rocks from Tai Hu.
- Strassenfest German Garden - flora native to Germany and Central Europe, houses a bust of Henry Shaw and George Englemann.
- Biblical garden featuring Date palm, pomegranate, fig and olive trees, caper,mint, citron and other plants mentioned in the Bible.
- Ottoman garden with water features and xeriscape.
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Resurrection Cemetery
The Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis established Resurrection Cemetery in October 1928, as New Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery. The original Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery that opened in 1864 on Gravois Road was full, and Archbishop John Glennon intended for the new cemetery to serve the many parishes without churchyards in south St. Louis city and county, as Calvary Cemetery served those north. The first burial took place on November 15, 1929. In the mid to late 1940's the name of the cemetery was changed to Resurrection Cemetery.
The small chapels were constructed on the highest hill in the cemetery in 1974, with mosaic monuments terracing the hillside between them. The cemetery boasts of three architectural mausoleums, the first constructed in 1980. Single crypt, tandem crypts and companion crypts are available, as are niches for the interment of cremated remains. Inscription fees are included in the purchase price. There are lots for private family mausoleums and sarcophagi as well. Traditional monument and lawn level marker lots are available throughout the cemetery. Lawn crypts, floral lawn crypts and shared family monument lots also add to the uniqueness of the cemetery, offering many different options for memorialization.
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Tower Grove Park
The park features 11 pavilions of picturesque design, dating from the Victorian era, which provide shady rests from which visitors can enjoy the many lovely views and tables and benches for picnics. The landscape includes a lily pond and formal plantings; the Piper Palm House, a bandstand, the site of music and other special events; as well as tennis courts; a wading pool for small children; open expanses of green; softball diamonds and soccer fields; paths for walkers, joggers, and cyclists, and tall specimen trees and a great variety of bushes. The park has been designated a National Historic Landmark.
The park is home to nearly 400 species of trees, bushes, and flowering plants. It is a well-known birdwatching area, particularly during the spring and fall bird migration seasons. It is part of the Mississippi Flyway and migrating birds rest in the park along their journey. Forty percent of North American songbirds and waterbirds use this route. Examples are many types of warblers, orioles, and Canadian geese.
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Elysium: The Gateway Hotel & Lounge
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Laclede's Landing & Eads Bridge
In 1763, a French merchant and former soldier of France named Pierre Laclède, along with his fourteen-year-old lieutenant Auguste Chouteau and a crew of 30, set out from New Orleans to explore the Illinois Country and establish a fur trading post. In 1764, Laclède chose the first elevated site below the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, along the terraced bluffs that formed the west bank of the Mississippi River, north of the River des Peres and south of the Missouri River. In 1784, the site was cleared and temporary cabins were built under the supervision of Auguste Chouteau. Pierre Laclède named the settlement St. Louis in honor of the patron saint of the king of France. The village of St. Louis contained three long streets that ran parallel to the Mississippi River: La Grande Rue, now First Street; Rue de l'Eglise, now Second Street; and Rue des Granges, now Third Street and numerous short streets that crossed these, perpendicular to the river. Soon the village became the center of commerce with furs as the main source of exchange for goods.
Today, Laclède's Landing, a nine - block industrial area that once housed companies producing coffee, leather goods, mattresses, tobacco, whiskey, candy, and machinery for the barges, features some of the most distinctive restaurants and sidewalk cafes in Saint Louis. Visitors to Laclède's Landing can experience the charm of cobblestone streets and century old brick and cast iron facade buildings as they browse through specialty gift shops. During the day, the historical district is also home to people who work at the many offices located on the edge of the Mississippi River. At night, horse-drawn carriages and live music add to the atmosphere of one of the premier entertainment areas in St. Louis. Nearby, sightseeing excursions and gaming boats offer additional choices for entertainment.
See listing below for Restaurants/Bars, places of entertainment, and shopping:
Restaurants/Bars: Big Bang, Big Daddy's, Drunken Fish, Club Fusion, Hannegan's Restaurant & Pub, Joey B's on the Landing, Morgan Street Brewery, Old Spaghetti Factory, Show-Me's on the Landing, Subway Sandwiches & Salads, Sundecker's Bar and Grill
Entertainment: Dental Health Theatre, Royal Dumpe Dinner Theatre, Wax Museum
Shopping: Doctor John's, Gibbol's Novelties and Costumes, St. Louis Souvenirs
Additional Modifiers (see corresponding District for District Modifiers): The Eads Bridge (a wholy pedestrian bridge) is often contested by rogue Sabbat coteries.
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Lumiere Casino & Hotel
Sensational. Sophisticated. Chic. Gather for a drink at Cascade, set across from an exquisite four-story waterfall. Rest atop exclusive, signature pillow top mattresses, decorated with plush Italian duvets and the finest 100% Egyptian cotton sheets. Relax in one of 294 luxurious suites, each featuring two flat-panel TVs, refreshment centers and upscale amenities. Revitalize in a state-of-the-art fitness center or relax with a class A spa treatment that caters to men and women or just soak your cares away in a relaxing hot tub (Some rooms having private hot tubs). The all-inclusive suite hotel is located downtown St. Louis and steps from the Gateway Arch! But be prepared to pay for the luxury of all these amenities. The lights dazzle. The sounds beckon. The tingle of anticipation is everywhere and your hands are hot for the lucky dice! With more than 2,000 slot machines, 55 table games and a dedicated 13-table poker room, there’s something for every gaming enthusiast at Lumière Place. In fact, there are 75,000 square feet of gaming options — from classic games to the latest favorites — for you to enjoy practically 24 hours a day.
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Soulard
Soulard is a historic French neighborhood named after Antoine Soulard who first began to develop the land back in the 1790's. This middle class neighborhood is littered with restaurants, bars and pubs among other businesses, and is known to be one of the oldest communities in the city. Among the historical interests this neighborhood holds, the most notable place is the St. Louis Brewery. Many events take place on the streets of this neighborhood from Mardi Gras celebrations to live music on the street corners. An eclectic mix of individuals populate this area making it a melding pot for the oddities and misfits. Some parts of this neighborhood are seedier than others, many of the city's degenerates can be found roaming the streets at night.
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Pin-Up Bowl & Moonrise Hotel
Pin-up Bowl is the original bowling and martini lounge in St. Louis. This bowling alley offers eight lanes of bowling as well as an impressive menu of class, modern and signature cocktails. The bar also offers a selection of beer, liquors and wine and the kitchen serves up a mix of food that's nostalgic to the taste buds. Sitting next to Pin-Up Bowl stands Moonrise Hotel, a design that blends high class amenities with unexpected touches and signature features including a rotating moon atop of the building. The hotel is 7 stories high and has 125 guest rooms, 10 suites, 2,000 square feet of meeting space and a rooftop terrace bar.
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University City "The Loop"
An energizing and eclectic entertainment and shopping district, The Loop offers six blocks of retail stores, restaurants, live music, café culture, and even a Walk-Of-Fame. A century ago at this location, streetcars from downtown "looped around" to return to the city, which gave the area its name. That movement and momentum continue today, as The Loop expands into the city with the exciting new growth and development that have made it a destination.
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Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
Perched on the eastern edge of Forest Park and over a century old, the chic Central West End is full of charming sidewalk cafés, galleries, antique shops, restaurants, boutiques and pubs. It’s a little European, a little New York and totally St. Louis. This is the perfect place to relax and people-watch after exploring the neighborhood’s popular visitor attractions. Adjacent to the commercial district, tree-lined streets with stately turn-of-the-century homes distinguish the area. The breathtaking Cathedral Basilica, housing the world’s largest collection of mosaic art, anchors this neighborhood. The World Chess Hall of Fame, home of the world’s largest chess piece, also has its roots set in the Central-West End. It regularly plays host to the top chess players in the world and major national and international competitions.
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Forest Park
Forest Park, the seventh largest urban park in the United States, is a natural oasis in an urban environment. Located on 1,371 acres in the center of the St. Louis metropolitan area, Forest Park is about 500 acres larger than New York City’s Central Park. It contains St. Louis’ major museums – the Saint Louis ARt Museum and the Missouri History Museum – as well as the St Louis Science Center, St. Louis Zoo and The Muny, which is the country’s biggest outdoor theatre. Forest Park is also home to the Jewel Box, a flower conservatory that’s a popular venue for special events.Visitors and locals alike enjoy the bike and pedestrian path that circles the park, making the park a popular year-round playground.
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Fox Theatre
The fabulous Fox Theatre offers a dazzling array of talent and entertainment 12 months a year. As a former movie palace, this theater is a performing arts center. Having opened in 1929, the theatre was completely restored in 1982 and has been the center of theatrical arts in the city since. Putting on some of the most popular titles such as "Chicago", "Evita" and many others, the theatre also has performances by some of the nations most known comedians. Adding to it's array of talent to touch the stage "The Fabulous Fox" is the set for many acoustic performances by today's most popular bands and artists, giving them a place to showcase their music in the rawest purest form on a stage with amazing acoustics. The Fox Theatre houses the famous Wurlitzer pipe organ, that cost $75,000 in 1929, with 36 ranks and 348 stops, such a piece is on historical display and not used in any performance. Instead a second Wurlitzer organ is used. The Theatre currently seats 4,192 theatergoers plus 234 in the private Fox Club.
Fox Club: This exclusive club offers many amenities not available to regular theatergoers. With a Private Entrance, pre-show dining, private cocktail lounge, in-seat food and beverage service, private restrooms and coat check service, it's most certainly worth every penny you would pay for it. Please note that while the Fox Club level is accessible by elevator, there are several steps into each box and the dining area on the Grand Staircase. The accessible entrance to the theatre is located at the east end of the Fox Club Parking Lot.
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Washington University Medical School
Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1853, and named after George Washington, the university has students and faculty from all 50 U.S. states and more than 120 countries. Twenty-two Nobel laureates have been affiliated with Washington University, nine having done the major part of their pioneering research at the university. Washington University's undergraduate program is ranked 14th in the nation and 7th in admissions selectivity by U.S. News and World Report. The university is ranked 30th in the world by the Academic Ranking of World Universities. In 2006, the university received $434 million in federal research funds, ranking seventh among private universities receiving federal research and development support, and in the top four in funding from the National Institutes of Health.
Washington University is made up of seven graduate and undergraduate schools that encompass a broad range of academic fields. Officially incorporated as "The Washington University," the university is occasionally referred to as "WUSTL," an acronym derived from its initials. More commonly, however, students refer to the university as "Wash. U." To prevent confusion over its location, the Board of Trustees added the phrase "in St. Louis" in 1976.
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Kiener Plaza
A great gathering place in downtown St. Louis, Kiener Plaza provides one of the best views in town of the Old Courthouse and the Gateway Arch. In the center of the plaza is a pool and fountain, which contains a statue known as “The Runner” by sculptor William Zorach. In the 1800s, Kiener Plaza was home to a jail that used to hold prisoners awaiting trial at the Old Courthouse, including slaves who sued for their freedom.
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Washington Avenue
This downtown hotspot is dotted with lofts, boutique shops, great restaurants and high-energy bars. With an eclectic mix of bars, classy restaurants, fun clubs and more, this is one of the region's trendiest places to hang out. Let your taste buds delight with dishes like creole lobster and pulled Korean BBQ pork or stop a casually elegant Wash Ave. spot for some New American cuisine and an incomparable wine selection of over 300 bottles.If you’re in the mood to play, the Flamingo Bar offers a variety of signature cocktails, pizza, sandwiches and more while you bowl a few frames in an upscale nightclub setting. The Jife and Wail offers great live music in a fun sing-a-long. For the ultimate shopping spree, check Beverley's Hill for the latest in women’s lounge-wear, swimwear and intimates, and the fellows can stop by Boxers for an extensive collection of men’s underwear, athletics and accessories. When you’re on the go downtown and just need the essentials CeCi's is your one stop shop for unique souvenirs, wearable art and eclectic jewelry and bags.
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