St. Louis Region, Missouri


Since the arrival of early settlers in 1764, the St. Louis Region has connected with the explorer in all of us. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark headed west from the village that is now St. Louis in 1803 to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory. This began an adyssey that marked this area as the "Gateway to the West" for pioneers and trappers seeking fortune and adventure.
From the majestic Meramac Caverns and cobblestone streets of St. Charles, to the towering Gateway Arch and tucked-away neighborhoods of St. Louis, this region brings charm and the unexpected to every aspect of your Missouri vacation.
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Windsor Harbor Road Bridge
Built in 1874 this bridge which spans Rock Creek and is now on the National Register
Kimmswick, MO Historic BridgesAnheuser Museum & Estate
The ancestral home of Fred and Mabel Ruth Anheuser, affectionately known to many as Fredmar Farms, is located in Kimmswick, Missouri just 25 miles south of downtown St. Louis. This historic estate was gifted to Fred and Mabel Ruth in the 1940's by his father, W. Fred Anheuser. Fred'
Kimmswick, MO Historic HomesSappington House Museum
Oldest known (1808) brick house in St. Louis County. Authentic early American date before 1835
Crestwood, MO MuseumsDemolition Ball
Where fun and action collide bumper cars with a purpose. Groups from 10 to 200
St. Charles, MO Fun CentersMastodon State Historic Site
Excavation of American mastodon remains and Indian artifacts make this one of North America'
Imperial, MO ArchaeologySandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site
1887 bridge is about 76
Hillsboro, MO Historic BridgesGary R. Lucy Gallery
View Gary Lucy's artwork depicting the early days of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1804. Also available for viewing is his artwork illustrating our 19th century North American waterways, when riverboats were the major mode of transportation. Dé
Washington, MO ArtsWild Canid Center
Sheltered within the wooded acres of the Wild Canid Survival and Research Center, endangered wolves are born and reared each year for reintroduction in the wild. Founded by Marlin Perkins in 1971
Eureka, MO Nature CentersMeramec Caverns
Missouri Buried Treasure, Meramec Valley lies a complex of mineral formations and color as rare and unique as they are beautiful.
Stanton, MO Natural Attractions