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ST. LOUIS, MO

Gateway Arch, St Louis, MO
St. Louis

St. Louis experienced a population boom during the late 1800s when German and Italian immigrants settled in large numbers, and thanks to the work of several visionary thinkers, the city became home to the first concrete stadium (Francis Field at Washington University), the first skyscraper (the Wainwright Building) and the first ice cream cone (served at the 1904 World's Fair), among other novel creations. A mix of Old World charm and modern life continues to be a hallmark of this vibrant Midwestern city, in which each neighborhood has its own history and unique character.

Downtown

This area offers most visitors their first impression of the city, greeting them with its signature Gateway Arch, historic Union Station, the Old Courthouse and Busch Stadium, where the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team plays their home games. The once industrial area of Laclede's Landing is now home to some of the city's favorite restaurants and finest hotels, as well as an entertainment district that features live music ranging from pop to jazz.

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STL Best in US 
submitted by jissellita8, March 6, 2009
I love STL. It is a great city to visit! One
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had good time 
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Frommer's St. Louis, MO
Established as a French trading post in 1764, St. Louis served as a gateway to the west following the Louisiana Purchase and as a major port for steamboats...

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