St. Louis Essential Info

Overview

St. Louis, the largest metropolitan area in Missouri, is a major midwestern metropolis filled with culture. St. Louis planners have created an aesthetically beautiful city with green space at the street level. It is said that St. Louis is second only to Washington, D.C. in the number of free activities available in an American city. The Gateway Arch, the world's tallest man-made monument, forms a triumphant city skyline. An open mall surrounded by reflecting pools leads up to the historic court house, the site of the Dred Scott decision, facing the Gateway Arch.

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Basics

Best Time To Go

Mar-Jun, Sep-Oct

Current Time

Current Weather

36 °F

Mostly Cloudy

Fun Facts

1. 7-Up was invented in St. Louis.
2. St. Louis was where the very first kindergarten was founded in the U.S.
3. St, Louis is home to the Anheuser-Busch, the largest beer-producing plant in the country.
4. St. Louis is known to consume more BBQ sauce per capita than any other American city.
5. Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and CEO of Twitter, and as the founder and CEO of Square, is from St. Louis.

Popular Foods

1. Toasted Ravioli
2. Gooey Butter Cake