Tours begin at in the Corporate Tour Center at Lynch & 12th Streets
Begun in 1852, A-B has grown to be the world’s largest brewer.
Hours: Mon–Thu 10:00 a.m.–4:00 pm; Fri–Sat 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Sun 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
314-577-2626, http://www.budweisertours.com/z01/index.php/st-louis/overview/
St. Louis Cardinals
700 Clark St.
The Tigers are in town: Fri 7:15 p.m.; Sat 1:15 p.m.; Sun 7:05 p.m.
314-345-9000, http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=stl
Ballpark Village http://www.stlballparkvillage.com/
Cardinal’s Hall of Fame Museum http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/stl/cardinals-nation/hof.jsp
Campbell House Museum
1508 Locust (close to the St. Louis Public Library)
One of the best preserved 19th century townhouses in America, home of fur trader Robert Campbell and his family from 1854 until 1938.
Hours: Wed–Sat 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sun Noon–4:00 p.m.
Admission and guided tour is $8 per person
314-421-0325, http://www.campbellhousemuseum.org/
Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion
3352 Demenil Place
Built about 1849 for an Oregon Trail guide. The house was expanded into an elegant Greek Revival mansion in 1863, and is preserved as an historic site for community use.
Tours: Wed–Fri 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; Sat 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Admission is $5
314-771-5828, http://www.demenil.org/
City Museum
750 North 16th St.
Four floors filled with miles of tunnels, a full cave system, slides, circus, arts area, outdoor climbing space, architectural museum, and Ferris wheel. The World Aquarium is not part of City Museum, but a non-profit located within the City Museum.
Hours: Wed–Thu 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 9:00 a.m.–Midnight; Sun 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. General Admission is $12 per person.
314-321-2489, http://www.citymuseum.org/site/
Eugene Field House and St. Louis Toy Museum
634 S. Broadway (near Busch Stadium)
Built in 1845, it is St. Louis’ oldest house museum and the childhood home of children’s poet Eugene Field and his father, Roswell Field, attorney for the landmark Dred Scott case.
Hours: Wed–Sat 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sun Noon–4:00 p.m. Admission $5
314-421-4689, http://www.eugenefieldhouse.org/
Gateway Arch & Museum of Westward Expansion
On the grounds of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial on the riverfront. Ride to the top of the 630 foot high Arch in capsules that run on tracks up the hollow legs of the Arch.
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. daily
Entrance to Gateway Arch is free; Ride to the Top $10 adults, $5 children; Movies $7 adults, $2.50 children; Tickets in advance 877-982-1410
314-655-1600 for park information, http://www.gatewayarch.com/
Gateway Arch Riverboats
Sight-seeing and dinner cruises on the Mississippi River. Times and prices vary with type of cruise. Please see website for options.
http://www.gatewayarch.com/experience/gateway-arch-riverboat-cruises/
St. Louis Union Station
1820 Market St.
One of St. Louis’ most prominent landmarks. In its heyday, Union Station was the nation’s busiest rail station with 100,000 passengers passing through each day. Today, the station is home to a hotel, shops, restaurants, and special events.
Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., Sun 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
314-421-6655, http://www.stlouisunionstation.com/
Old Courthouse
11 North 4th St. (two-block walk from the Arch)
Built between 1839 and 1862, this courthouse played a significant part in the history of the U.S., including the Dred Scott Case. Special exhibits are changed regularly.
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily
314-655-1600, http://www.gatewayarch.com/experience/old-courthouse/
Thanks to Judy Belford, St. Louis Genealogical Society Education Chairperson
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