St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis is located right on the Mississippi River and has several nicknames, including Gateway to the West, Gateway City, and Mound City. Travelers will find there are many museums in the city, as well as other attractions. Some of these interesting museums are the St. Louis Art Museum, City Museum, and the Missouri History Museum. The Fox Theater is one of the original movie theaters on Grand Boulevard and has been restored to present Broadway Series as well as concerts.Another big tourist attraction is St. Louis Union Station, which boasts many luxury hotels and retail shops.One of the oldest and most popular zoos in the country is located in St. Louis: the St. Louis Zoological Park.Located in downtown St. Louis is the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame and the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum.Laclede’s Landing can be found right on the Mississippi Riverfront and is a great place for tourists to go who are looking for restaurants and nigh clubs.Tourists attractions located just outside the city but only a short drive away include the Butterfly House, Museum of Transportation, Magic House, and Grant’s Farm.

Lodging

Travelers looking for cheap hotels located conveniently near the airport should check rates at the La Quinta Inn St. Louis Hazelwood, Howard Johnson, Red Roof Inn-Bridgeton, or the Comfort Inn & Conference Center of Edwardsville. Travelers who want to stay downtown near Union Station, whether it is for shopping or business purposes, can try the Omni Majestic Hotel, The Mayfair (a Wyndham Hotel), Holiday Inn Select Convention Center, or the Hilton St. Louis at the ballpark.

Travel

Travelers visiting St. Louis will fly into the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL), located in northwest St. Louis County. Travelers looking for cheap flights should check with American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, as these are the two with the most daily flights at Lambert-St. Louis. In fact, it is the fourth largest hub in the world for American Airlines. There are over 90 cities with direct non-stop service from Lambert.Lambert also serves as focus hubs for both Southwest Airlines as well as Great Lakes Airlines.The reliever airport for Lambert is located 25 miles east of St. Louis and is called Mid America St. Louis Airport.

Ariports in St Louis

• Lambert-St. Louis International
• Spirit Of St Louis