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During your Creve Coeur vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
Built after the turn of the 20th century and something of a curiosity, this cathedral combines a Romanesque exterior with a brilliant Byzantine interior and boasts the largest collection of mosaics in the world -- four million pieces of glass used in 83,000 square feet of mosaic art, created by 20 artists over a span of 75 years. Plan at least 15 minutes for this must-see.
Gateway Arch/Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
America's tallest monument, this graceful rainbow of shining steel soars 630 feet above downtown and the Mississippi River, commemorating westward expansion in the 1800s. Tram rides to the top can involve lengthy waits in the summer and on weekends; come first thing in the morning to purchase tickets (or order tickets in advance online at www.gatewayarch.com), then take in the Museum of Westward Expansion, which traces the journey of Lewis and Clark and those who followed. Extra fees are charged for both the Arch Odyssey Theatre, which features changing, 45-minute movies on a giant IMAX screen, and the Monument to the Dream film documenting the Arch's construction. Plan on spending at least 2 hours here.
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Anheuser-Busch, one of the world's largest beer brewers, was established at this site in the 1860s, and many architectural gems from that time period remain. Tours of the brewing process take in the 1885 Clydesdale stable, the historic 1892 Brew House, and the packaging plant, ending with free drinks. Allow 1 1/2 hours. Tours begin at 12th and Lynch streets (I-55 at Arsenal).
Marriott St Louis Airport
Just fifteen minutes from downtown via the Metrolink light rail system, the St Louis Airport Marriott is the perfect St Louis hotel for business and leisure travel. Enjoy technologically advanced facilities and wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. Our innovative executive rooms feature the Jack Pack console allowing guests to work and play simultaneously on the thirty-two inch flat screen television. All guest rooms are equipped with adjustable LED reading lamps in the headboard, ...
Hilton St. Louis Airport
Immediately adjacent to St. Louis Lambert International Airport and Metrolink Rail Station traveling to all major St. Louis attractions and activities. Convenient access to three major interstate highways (I-70, 270 and 170). Less than five miles away is Northwest Plaza featuring 165 shops and specialty stores and the University of Missouri - St. Louis ...
The Ritz-Carlton St Louis
The Ritz-Carlton hotels in the United States and Canada are smoke-free. To accomodate the needs of guests who smoke, we offer special smoking areas outside of the hotel. Please contact the hotel directly to inquire about the location of the designated smoking areas. * Located in the fashionable suburb of Clayton fifteen miles west of downtown St Louis and just two miles from Washington University, The Ritz-Carlton St Louis is a magnificent hotel offering an unparalleled setting with easy ...
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