The Gateway Grizzlies
Founded in 2001, the Gateway Grizzlies are one of ten teams in the Frontier League. Great summer fun with family and friends! For ticket information, visit www.gatewaygrizzlies.com.
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Splash City
Located in Collinsville, Illinois, this is the place for all your summertime aquatic fun! For party packages, rates, a vitrual tour, location and more, visit www.collinsvillerec.com and click on the Splash City link.
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Fairmont Park
Live Thoroughbred horse racing, simulcast, in Collinsville. 618-345-4300 www.fairmontpark.com.
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Longacre Park
Ninety-acre Longacre Park is the site of new "Recreation Station," a 16,000-square-foot playground created by 2,000 volunteers, who raised the funds
needed and built it over a five-day period. For more information, call Fairview Heights City Hall at 618-489-2000.
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Casino Queen
Casino, restaurant, hotel complex, next to Metrolink's East Riverfront stop. 800-777-0777 / 618-874-7450. www.casinoqueen.com.
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Savvis Center
Home ice for St. Louis Blues, home court for Saint Louis University Bilikens basketball. 314-622-5400 www.savviscenter.net.
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St. Louis Union Station
Dining, shopping, nightlife and hotel in restored 1894 station building and train shed. 314-421-6555 www.stlouisunionstation.com.
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City Museum
Three-level museum/aquarium/performance space in a converted shoe warehouse. 314-231-2489
www.citymuseum.org.
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International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame
Includes St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame. Open daily except holidays. 800-966-BOWL
www.bowlingmuseum.com.
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Gateway Arch
Nation's tallest monument, at 630 ft. Elevator rides to the top, Museum of Westward Expansion beneath. 877-982-1410
www.stlouisarch.com.
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America's Center
Convention center for St. Louis, connected to Edward Jones Dome and across the street from St. Louis Centre. 314-342-5036
www.americascenter.org.
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Edward Jones Dome
Home field of the NFL Rams. 314-982-RAMS.
www.edwardjonesdome.org.
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Laclede's Landing
Multi-block shopping, dining, entertainment district near the Gateway Arch and America's Center. 314-241-5875
www.lacledeslanding.org.
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Harris-Stowe State College
314-340-3300
www.hssc.edu.
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President Casino by the Arch
Casino and restaurant in the converted S.S. Admiral. 800-772-3647 / 314-622-1111
www.presidentcasino.com/stlouis.
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Soulard Market
Colorful farmers market dating from 1779. Open year-round, Wed-Sat. 314-622-4180
www.stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/soulardmarkert.
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Lafayette Square
Neighborhood surrounding Lafayette includes an oustanding collection of Victorian architecture. Neighborhood association holds an annual spring home tour.
www.lafayettesquare.org.
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Saint Louis University
800-SLU-FOR-U
www.slu.edu.
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The Sheldon Concert Hall
314-533-9900
www.sheldonconcerthall.org.
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Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
New 27,000-SF building opened in 2003. 314-535-4660
www.contemporarystl.org.
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Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour
Admission free. Campus includes Clydesdale stables, gift shop, tasting room. First Saturday of each month is Clydesdale Camera Day. 314-577-2626
www.budweisertours.com.
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Missouri Botanical Garden
Founded 1859. Open daily 9-5 (9-8 in summer). 314-577-5100
www.mobot.org.
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St. Louis Science Center
Includes McDonnell Planetarium. 800-456-SLSC / 314-289-4400
www.slsc.com.
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Missourt Historical Society
Forest Park stop on Metrolink. 314-746-4599
www.mohistory.org.
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St. Louis Art Museum
Forest Park. 800-721-0072
www.slam.org.
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Washington University in St. Louis
314-935-6000
www.wustl.edu.
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Cahokia Courthouse
Built in 1737, it is one of the nation's oldest judicial facilities and one of the few remaining examples of vertical log construction. 618-332-1782
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Cahokia Mounds
The Cahokia Mounds World Heritage Site marks the location of an ancient native American Indian city. This city, which flourished between 900 AD and 1200 AD,
spread over six square miles and included more than 100 man-made earthen mounds. The largest, Monks Mound, stands 100 feet tall and covers more than 14
acres. A 33,000 square foot, handicapped accessible Interpretive Center recreates scenes of the Indian civilization that occupied the site and explains its historical significance. 618-346-5160
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Eckert's Country Store & Farms
Not only does a trip Eckert's Country Store & Farms give you fresh fruits and vegetables grown on generations old farms, bakery goods, a restaurant and a custard shop, plus
entertainement. Also, don't miss the newest addition to the Millstadt Farm. 618-233-0513
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Gateway International Raceway
One of the most versatile motorsports facilities in the world, it opened its doors in 1997. With both the oval and the drag strip, racing excitement is non-stop. A full schedule
of weekly and special racing events fills out the Gateway season, which runs from March to October. 618-482-2400 www.gatewayraceway.com
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Martin Boismenue House
This home demonstrates French Colonial architecture and is one of the few vertical log homes remaining in Illinois. 618-397-3990
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National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Enjoy 200 acres of natural beauty while you walk, drive or take a tram tour through one of the largest outdoor shrines in the US. The Shrine comes alive every holiday season
with the famous "Way of Lights", a one million light display celebrating the Christmas season. People of all faiths and denominations are welcome. A gift shop, restaurant
and motel are ready to make your stay enjoyable. 618-397-6700
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US Ice Sports Complex, LC.
An ice complex offering hockey leagues, open skate and entertainment for all ages. The facility offers 2 rinks, a gameroom and other opportunities for the family. 618-398-4600
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