City Smart: St. Louis

by Feldman, Jody S.

• ISBN13: 9781562615154
• ISBN10: 1562615157
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-04-12
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing

Summary

This second edition of City-Smart: St. Louis is updated throughout and includes easy-to-follow maps. The author describes the best of St. Louis - from sights and restaurants to sports and shopping - even featuring "The Ten Best Places for Dessert in St. Louis," written by Miss America 1990.

Table of Contents

See St. Louis the City Smart Way	v
Welcome to St. Louis	1	(15)
Getting to Know St. Louis	2	(3)
St. Louis History	5	(1)
People of St. Louis	6	(1)
Weather	7	(1)
Dressing in St. Louis	7	(1)
When to Visit	8	(1)
Calendar of Events	9	(2)
Business and Economy	11	(2)
Housing	13	(1)
Schools	14	(2)
Getting Around St. Louis	16	(11)
City Layout	16	(1)
Public Transportation	17	(4)
Driving in St. Louis	21	(3)
Biking in St. Louis	24	(1)
Air Travel	24	(1)
Other Transportation	25	(2)
Where to Stay	27	(25)
Downtown	28	(6)
Midtown	34	(1)
Mid-County	35	(8)
West County	43	(3)
North St. Louis Area	46	(1)
South St. Louis Area	47	(2)
East Side	49	(3)
Where to Eat	52	(29)
Downtown	55	(5)
Midtown	60	(5)
Mid-County	65	(6)
West County	71	(2)
North St. Louis Area	73	(1)
South St. Louis Area	74	(5)
East Side	79	(2)
Sights and Attractions	81	(26)
Downtown	83	(5)
Midtown	88	(4)
Mid-County	92	(3)
West County	95	(4)
North St. Louis Area	99	(2)
South St. Louis Area	101	(4)
East Side	105	(2)
Museums and Art Galleries	107	(11)
Art Museums	107	(1)
Science and History Museums	108	(5)
Sports Museums	113	(1)
Galleries	113	(4)
Public Art	117	(1)
Kids' Stuff	118	(9)
Animals and the Great Outdoors	118	(2)
Museums and Libraries	120	(1)
Puppets and Theater	121	(2)
Stores Kids Love	123	(2)
Theme Parks	125	(1)
Places to Play	126	(1)
Parks, Gardens, and Recreation Areas	127	(11)
Shopping	138	(16)
Shopping Districts	138	(10)
Other Notable Stores	148	(2)
Major Department Stores	150	(1)
Major Shopping Malls	151	(2)
Factory Outlet Centers	153	(1)
Sports and Recreation	154	(18)
Professional Sports	154	(6)
Rereaction	160	(12)
Performing Arts	172	(12)
Theater	173	(5)
Music and Opera	178	(2)
Dance	180	(1)
Concert Venues	181	(3)
Nightlife	184	(14)
Dance Clubs	184	(2)
Music Clubs	186	(4)
Pubs and Bars	190	(3)
Comedy Clubs	193	(1)
Dinner Theaters	193	(1)
Movie Houses of Note	194	(2)
Family Entertainment	196	(1)
Coffeehouses	196	(1)
Casinos	197	(1)
Day Trips from St. Louis	198	(9)
Caving Country	198	(1)
Wine Country	199	(2)
Great River Road	201	(1)
Ste. Genevieve	202	(2)
Hannibal	204	(1)
Land of Lincoln	205	(2)
Appendix: City Smart Basics	207	(5)
Emergency Phone Numbers	207	(1)
Hospitals and Emergency Medical Centers	207	(1)
Recorded Information	207	(1)
Visitor Information	207	(1)
City Tours	208	(1)
Resources for New Residents	208	(1)
Car Rental	208	(1)
Disabled Access Information	208	(1)
Multicultural Resources	208	(1)
Other Community Organization	209	(1)
Babysitting/Childcare	209	(1)
Newspapers	209	(1)
Magazines	209	(1)
Bookstores	209	(1)
Radio Stations	210	(1)
Television Stations	211	(1)
Index	212