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Your readers should call 1-800-916-0040 (USA and Canada) or 1-314-421-1023 for a free copy of the Official St. Louis Visitors Guide or point, click and explore St. Louis online at www.explorestlouis.com
Visiting the Gateway Arch? Lines for the tram to the observation area on top are shortest right after the monument opens at 8:30 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. You also can buy tram tickets early in the morning for specific times later in the day.
Don't miss the ecological attractions: the Climatron at the Missouri Botanical Garden which houses a re-created rain forest; the expanded Saint Louis Science Center where 20th century scientific values are discussed; the Living World at the St. Louis Zoo where lessons on man's relationship to the animal world are served up with hands-on, interactive exhibits; and the Butterfly House & Education Center where you can walk through a crystal palace filled with more than 60 species of live butterflies in free flight and view exhibits about the beautiful insects role in the eco-system. Four painless ways to find out what you can do to help the environment.
After the Cardinals game or after an evening of musical theater at The Muny, real St. Louisans are lined up by the dozens at Ted Drewes frozen custard for another summer tradition -- something called a "concrete." Located at 6726 Chippewa (old Route 66) about ten minutes south of Forest Park, Ted Drewes blends his custard with fruits, candies, nuts and flavorings to form milkshake-like concoctions so thick they're handed to customers upside-down. Try the Frisco made with frozen fruit salad or the Abaco-Mocha with coffee and chocolate.
Speaking of food...St. Louis is the home of an addictive little appetizer called toasted ravioli. The meat filled ravioli are rolled in breadcrumbs, deep fried and served with meat sauce. Don't leave without trying a few.
If you're looking for live entertainment, pick up a copy of the Riverfront Times. Distributed free in restaurants and office buildings throughout the city, the alternative tabloid prints a comprehensive listing of blues, jazz, rock, reggae and more. On Thursdays, the Post-Dispatch's "Get Out" section also lists activities and events taking place in St. Louis.
You can park your car and ride free around downtown St. Louis on the MetroLink. From 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. weekdays, rides on St. Louis light rail system are free between downtown stops including Laclede's Landing, Union Station, St. Louis Centre & Busch Stadium.
MEDIA NOTE: For more information or photography of St. Louis, send an e-mail to pr@explorestlouis.com or call Becky Sharp at 1-314-992-0652. For up-to-date information about St. Louis, your readers should call the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission at 1-800-916-0040 or check out our website at www.explorestlouis.com. This news release is also available in electronic form. To obtain an electronic version, e-mail your request to pr@explorestlouis.com or go to St. Louis’ online media center at www.explorestlouis.com/media.
