St Louis serves as the gateway to West America. Though the topography is rugged yet it has an indescribable charm of its own. The Mississippi and Missouri rivers flow through the heart of the city to form low hills and broad shallow valleys. The landscapes in the west of the city gradually ease into attractive lush green plains. Apart from its landscapes the city is widely popular for its museums and performing arts.
Climate: The climate of the city is pleasant for a comfortable tour. May is the wettest month. Winter temperatures range from below 32°F to 55°F (0°C to 13°C) and lasts from December to February. Summers have daily temperatures of between 57°F to 90°F (14°C to 32°C). July and August are the hottest months. So vacation to St Louis can be enjoyed the best during September.
Attractions in St Louis:
- St. Louis Zoo
- The Gateway Arch
- Grant's Farm
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Anheuser-Busch Brewery
- City Museum
- Forest Park
- The Muny Theater
- St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium
- The Magic House
Hotels and Room Rates in St Louis
- The Westin St Louis $ 145
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- Hyatt Regency St Louis $ 1092
- Renaissance St Louis Hotel Airport $893
- Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown $1494
- La Quinta Inn & Suites St. Louis Westport $695
- Holiday Inn Express $716.
- Drury Plaza St Louis Downtown $1137.
- Omni Majestic Hotel $1298.
- Hilton St Louis Downtown $1109.
- Drury Inn & Suites Convention Center $10610.
Some Famous restaurants in St Louis
- Trattoria Marcella
- Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
- Hodak's Restaurant and Bar
- Top of the Riverfront
- Tony's Restaurant
- Charlie Gitto's Pasta House
- Del Pietro's Ristorante
- Kemoll's
- Al's Restaurant
- Pho Grand
If one wants to visit St Louis on a shoe string budget then he can opt for accommodation in out lying areas where the hotels come cheap. Due to lack of traffic congestion one can reach the main attraction spots in less than 20 minutes.
If one wants to have a relaxed tour of St Louis then one can avail other options like river boat tours, walking tours, i-Pod guided tours, bicycle tours and tours conducted on double-decker buses.
Vacation to St Louis will always bring back pleasant memories.
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