Gateway to the West

St. Louis, Missouri — the Gateway to the West — sits at the crossroads of the United States on the Mississippi River. Welcoming travelers and tourists with its magnificent Gateway Arch, St. Louis' rich cultural mix reflects its French and German heritage and Native American roots. Today's St. Louis is a cosmopolitan city with fabulous restaurants, active nightlife and major sports teams that make St. Louis one of the Midwest's most interesting and livable cities.

With so much to see and do in St. Louis, you may not have enough time to fit it all in! The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission has made a list of 25 things you can't miss while visiting the city. Among those are:

The Gateway Arch Riverfront, highlighted by the majestic Gateway Arch, attracts more than four million guests each year. At 630 ft., our nation's tallest man-made monument has plenty of exciting activities. Take the tram ride to the top, see a documentary film, experience a giant screen movie, visit the Lewis & Clark exhibit in the museum and go shopping.

World-class free attractions including: the Art Museum, Zoo, Science Center, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Grant's Farm and the Missouri History Museum.

Bring out in the kid in you at the City Museum or the Magic House and other kid-friendly attractions.

A sports fan's dream … St. Louis is home to MLB's Cardinals, NFL's Rams and NHL's Blues.

See the full list and find out more about St. Louis by visiting the CVC's Web site.

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