St. Louis, Missouri
No time to rest in the Gateway to the West

By Caitlin Moriarity

St. Louis' time as the Gateway to the West during the westward expansion of the 19th century left its mark on the city, and not just that huge honkin' piece of metal known as the Arch. Plenty of people who were headed further west dug it so much they never left, filling the city with a diverse mix of people and cultures. More than just an overnight stop on your road trip from coast to coast, St. Louis is a great Midwestern metropolis to explore. Between its shops, parks, and access to tons of free entertainment, this uber-cosmopolitan city in the "Show Me" state is sure to show you a good time… 

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