St. Louis Attractions - Edward Jones Dome Hotels

St. Louis Attractions:

Anheuser-Busch - St. Louis Conference and Sports Center

1 Soccer Park Rd., Fenton, 343-5347

A 32-acre, multi-use facility; conferences, banquets, sports. Site of youth, collegiate and World Class Soccer events. Daily, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Busch Stadium. South of the Old Courthouse is Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals. On the northeast side of the stadium is the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, with sports memorabilia and audio and video highlights of the history of St. Louis baseball. 111 Stadium Plaza, 314-421-3060; 314-421-2400 tickets; 314-231-6340 museum. Apr.-Oct., daily 9-5; Nov.-Mar., daily 11-4.

America's Center

701 Convention Plaza

(314) 342-5036

St. Louis' state-of-the-art convention complex. Group tours of the 70,000 seat Trans World Dome SM at America's Center by reservation only, Mon. - Fri.. Admission fee.

Black Madonna Shrine

St. Joseph's Hill

(636) 938-5361

Apr. - Oct., 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Nov. and Mar., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Dec. - Feb., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free Admission.

Hwy. 44 west to Eureka exit, left on Hwy. W, right onto Hwy. FF, left onto Hwy. F to

St. Joseph's Hill Rd. A collection of magnificent multi-colored rock grottos.

The Black World History Museum

2505 St. Louis Ave.

(314) 241-7057

Wed. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun., Memorial Day through Labor Day, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. $4.50 adults; $3.50 youth, 13-18; $3.00 seniors; $2 children, 12 and under.

Life-size likenesses of famous African-American Missourians including George Washington Carver, Dred and Harriett Scott, and Clark Terry.

Historic Daniel Boone Home &

Boonesfield Village

1868 Hwy. F - Defiance

(636) 798-2005

1810 home where Daniel Boone lived and died; 19th century history village including one-room school, chapel, general store, woodworkers shop, milliners, and potter's shop.

Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

(New Cathedral)

Lindell Blvd. at Newstead Ave.

(314) 533-0544 l

Open daily. Tours, Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sun.,

1 p.m. tour after Mass.

Tour is free. Mosaic museum. Donation.

Extensive collection of mosaic art; museum.

City Museum

701 N. 15th

(314) 231-2489

Wed. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission charged.

Explore the unexpected at this exciting museum for children and adults. Art, science, history and fun weave together in this one-of-a-kind downtown attraction.

DeMenil Mansion and Museum

3352 DeMenil Pl.

(314) 771-5828

Tue. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Last tour at 3:15 p.m.

Admission charged.

Restaurant on site.

An excellent example of Greek Revival architecture and beautiful period furnishings.

Faust Park

15185 Olive Blvd.

(636) 532-7298

Thornhill tours by appointment.

Admission charged

1820s estate of Missouri's 2nd Govenor, Faust Historical Village, restored 1920s Dentzel carousel, the Butterfly House and St. Louis Symphony School. Village interprets history of 1840s-1880s. Historical re-enactments, spring through fall.

First Missouri State Capitol

State Historic Site

200-216 S. Main St. - St. Charles

(636) 940-3322

Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission charged.

State Capitol from 1821 to 1826. Fully restored legislative chambers and interpretive center.

Forest Park

Bounded by I-64, Kingshighway

Lindell & Skinker

(314) 289-5300

Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. At 1,370 acres, it is approximately 500 acres larger than Central Park in New York City. Contains Art Museum, Science Center, Zoo, Jewel Box greenhouse, History Museum and The Muny theatre, connected by the Shuttle Bug from the Forest Park MetroLink Station. 7.5-mile biking, jogging and skating path, ice skating rink, lakes.

Gateway Arch Jefferson National

Expansion Memorial

St. Louis Riverfront

(877) 982-1410 (toll free)

Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Buy tickets on-line. Winter hours:

9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Summer hours: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

At 630 feet, our nation's tallest manmade monument has plenty of exciting activities. Visit the Arch and see a giant screen movie, a documentary film on the building of the Arch, a museum, shopping and "Journey To The Top" -the tram experience that blasts you to the past before you take the ride to the top.

Golden Eagle River Museum

Bee Tree Park

(314) 846-9073 or (314) 725-9467

May - Labor Day, Wed. - Sun., 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Labor Day - Oct., Sat. and Sun. only. Free Admission.

The history and lore of America's rivers and boats

Grant's Farm

10501 Gravois

(314) 843-1700

Apr. - Oct. No reservations required. Free admission. Nominal parking fee.

Compliments of Anheuser-Busch, Inc., this Busch family estate was once owned by Ulysses S. Grant. Animal shows, petting area and a tram ride through the wildlife preserve

Holocaust Museum &

Learning Center

12 Millstone Campus Dr.

(314) 432-0020, ext. 3711

Mon. - Thu., 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Admission Free.

Photographs, artifacts and audio-visual displays. Resource library and Oral History Archives.

Laumeier Sculpture Park

& Museum

12580 Rott Rd. at Geyer Rd.

(314) 821-1209

Open daily, 7 a.m. to one-half hour past sunset.

Museum hours, Tue. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun., noon - 5 p.m.

Free Admission.

One of the major sculpture parks in the U.S. Special events throughout the year

Lewis & Clark Center

701 Riverside Dr. l St. Charles

(636) 947-3199

Open daily 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Admission charged.

The Lewis & Clark Center interprets the Expedition through excellent exhibits, literature and educational programs.

Missouri History Museum

(Missouri Historical Society)

Forest Park

(314) 746-4599

Watch for special events and traveling exhibitions. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tue., 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Free Admission.

Tour "Seeking St. Louis", a new permanent exhibition spanning three exciting and interactive galleries.

Museum of Contemporary

Religious Art

3700 West Pine Pedestrian Mall

(314) 977-7170

Tue. - Sun., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission Free.

World's first museum of interfaith contemporary art, housed in a spacious former chapel. Permanent collection and changing exhibitions.

Old Cathedral (Basilica of

Saint Louis, King of France)

209 Walnut St.

(314) 231-3250

Daily mass; Sat. mass, 5:30 p.m.; Sun. masses, 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon and 5 p.m. No admission charge.

St. Louis' earliest church. The present structure is 166 years old and is a national monument. Museum contains countless religious artifacts.

The Saint Louis Art Museum

Forest Park

(314) 721-0072

Tue., 1:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Wed. - Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Free Admission

The Fine Arts Palace of the 1904 World's Fair; among the leading art museums in the country. Collections from ancient to contemporary. Special exhibitions throughout the year

St. Louis Children's Aquarium

416 Hanley Industrial Ct.

(314) 647-9594

Open daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m

Admission charged.

Pet a shark and more at this special living museum. Learn about the Mississippi and Amazon Rivers, and the oceans that connect them.

St. Louis Science Center

5050 Oakland Ave.

(800) 456-7572

Sat. - Thur., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Closed Christmas; extended summer hours.

Admission Free.

Explore more than 700 free exhibits on environment, aviation, technology and more, life-size dinosaurs, and new space sciences center. Omnimax theatre and traveling exhibitons for nominal fee. Full-size animated dinosaurs and more.

St. Louis Union Station

Market St. between 18th & 20th Sts.

(314) 421-6655

Once the world's largest train station, this National Historic Landmark of unsurpassed beauty is now a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex.

Saint Louis University

221 N. Grand Blvd.

(314) 977-8886

The first institution of higher learning west of the Mississippi. Attractions include the historic Cupples House, Museum of Contemporary Religious Art, MacLennan Gallery of Asian Art and Pére Marquette Gallery.

Saint Louis Zoo

Forest Park

(314) 781-0900

Daily except Christmas and New Years Day, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; until 8 p.m. on Tue. in summer.

Admission Free.

World-class zoo with more than 6,000 animals. Recent openings include The River's Edge and the Monsanto Insectarium. Natural habitat areas include Big Cat Country, Jungle of the Apes and the Children's Zoo.

Savvis Center

1401 Clark Ave.

(314) 622-5400

A 20,000- seat arena, home to St. Louis Blues Hockey, Saint Louis University Billikens Basketball, concerts, sporting events and family shows. Hosts 200 events and two million guests each year.

Six Flags St. Louis

I-44 SW of St. Louis, Exit 261

(636) 938-4800

"The Boss", a world-class wooden coaster is always popular at Six Flags. Guests also enjoy the 12-acre water park, Hurricane Harbor, free with theme park admission.

Soldiers Memorial Military Museum

1315 Chestnut

(314) 622-4550

Daily, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Free Admission

Dedicated in 1936 to St. Louis' veterans and war dead. Exhibits include uniforms, photographs, weaponry, war souvenirs and regalia.