Saint Louis Vacations, Saint Louis Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide
Saint Louis Accommodations and Lodging
Sponsored Links
Saint Louis Vacation Guide
"The Gateway to the West," St. Louis has been a very important city in the growth and maturation of the United States as the country moved toward the Pacific Ocean.
Founded by the French in 1764, the city was the capital of Upper Louisiana. In 1803, St. Louis joined the United States by way of the Louisiana Purchase, which Napoleon sold to finance a war against Britain.
Over the years, St. Louis was the main departure point for the Lewis and Clark expedition to the Pacific. As time passed, St. Louis grew to become one of the major cities in the nation. When baseball got its start, St. Louis became the western outpost for the major leagues, with two teams residing in the Gateway City for almost 60 years. Also, the 1904 Olympic Games were held in St. Louis, the first time America hosted the event.
Today, St. Louis is a beautiful city full of history and sights. The Gateway Arch -- built to recognize the city as the beginning point for people crossing the Mississippi River to go westward -- was erected in 1965 and has become the defining image of the city. The pride of the city are the 10-time World Champion St. Louis Cardinals, one of the most tradition-rich franchises in baseball.
__________
Founded by the French in 1764, the city was the capital of Upper Louisiana. In 1803, St. Louis joined the United States by way of the Louisiana Purchase, which Napoleon sold to finance a war against Britain.
Over the years, St. Louis was the main departure point for the Lewis and Clark expedition to the Pacific. As time passed, St. Louis grew to become one of the major cities in the nation. When baseball got its start, St. Louis became the western outpost for the major leagues, with two teams residing in the Gateway City for almost 60 years. Also, the 1904 Olympic Games were held in St. Louis, the first time America hosted the event.
Today, St. Louis is a beautiful city full of history and sights. The Gateway Arch -- built to recognize the city as the beginning point for people crossing the Mississippi River to go westward -- was erected in 1965 and has become the defining image of the city. The pride of the city are the 10-time World Champion St. Louis Cardinals, one of the most tradition-rich franchises in baseball.
__________
Popular Hotels in Saint Louis
Saint Louis Travel Blogs
Oct 16, 2008 – Oct 19, 2008
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA -› -› …
Sunday morning felt like RUSH week at the start of a new school year for incoming fraternity recruits! Rush, rush, rush….
For starters, we still hadn’t made our poster sign for the game, let alone come up with something to write on it. But somehow things all fell into place. The sign was made,…
Sep 08, 2009 – Sep 13, 2009
One of the largest meetups ever... a party of two :o)With Mark (travelman 727) and I holding down the fort, we painted the town red as we headed to Hannigan's, our first stop to have lunch in Laclede's Landing. On a perfect-weather day we sat outside and enjoyed the view of old cobbles…
Oct 16, 2008 – Oct 19, 2008
WHOO HOO WHAT I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR SINCE APRIL 2008 OR SINCE THE RAMS LEFT LA IN 1995. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY AND NIGHT (I CAN'T BELIEVE I REMEMBERED!!!) It’s 9am and we have not figured what to write on our sign.Taking photos of my outfit.Pouring GOOSE in a water bottle to disguise i…
TravBuddies going to Saint Louis |
TravBuddies who live in Saint Louis |


139