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LOCAL TOURS

To register, check the appropriate box on the Registration Form and include the cost of the tour(s) with your other fees. Trips are open to anyone and have been selected to appeal to guests of all ages. All trips have a minimum and a maximum number of participants. Refunds will be granted after the Congress in the event that the tour 1) already has reached the maximum enrollment, 2) is canceled for any reason, or 3) if a written request for cancellation is received in the Secretariat Office no later than July 1, 1999.

Note: All Local Tours depart from the Washington Street Plaza entrance of America's Center

Saturday, July 31, 1999

Sunday, August 1, 1999

Monday, August 2, 1999

Tuesday, August 3, 1999

Wednesday, August 4, 1999

Thursday, August 5, 1999

Friday, August 6, 1999

Saturday, August 7, 1999

Sunday, August 8, 1999

LOCAL TOURS (LT)

To register, complete the Local Tour portion of the Registration Form and add the fee(s) to your registration fee. All local tours depart from America's Center, Washington Street entrance. Cost given is per person. Trips are open to all participants and accompanying persons. Comfortable walking shoes and a hat or sunscreen are recommended for all local tours.


LT 1
St. Louis Grand Tour, 6 hours
Cost $22.00, Departs 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Views of the Old Cathedral, Old Courthouse, Laclede's Landing. Stops at Gateway Arch with Tram, lunch on own at Union Station and New Cathedral tour. Drive through the Central West End and Forest Park overview, Guide, luxury motorcoach transportation and all admission fees included.

Your Destination St. Louis tour guide traces the history of St. Louis beginning with the city's original settlement, Laclede's Landing, now a nine block historic district filled with renovated turn-of-the-century buildings housing shops, eateries and offices.

Visit the famous Gateway Arch, the Nation's tallest monument which commemorates the gateway to the west for thousands of 19th century pioneers. Here you may take the Tram to the Observation Deck for the 30-mile panoramic view. Just east of the Arch you will pass the excursion riverboats and permanently moored restaurant boats on the riverfront.

You will pass the Old Cathedral, the oldest west of the Mississippi. Across the street is the Old Courthouse which was the setting of cases involving slavery and equal rights, the most notable of which is the Dred Scott case.

You will travel past Busch Stadium and the National Bowling Hall of Fame en route to Union Station where you may have lunch on your own. Once the busiest rail terminal in the world, the Grand Hall and Train Shed have been magnificently renovated to house specialty stores, festive markets and a luxury hotel.

Visit the St. Louis Cathedral where you will see the largest collection of mosaics in the world- 84,000 square feet in 8,000 shades of color! En route to Forest Park, you will pass the historic Central West End neighborhood and the mansions bordering Forest Park, fine examples of the "Golden Age" of St. Louis at the turn of the century. Forest Park was the site of the 1904 World's Fair and is the third largest city park in the country. Today, the Park houses the world famous St. Louis Zoo, the St. Louis Art Museum, the History Museum and Science Center.


LT 2
Historic St. Charles, Missouri, First Missouri State Capital, 4 hours
Cost $16.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Includes: First State Capitol, shopping on Main Street, Guide, luxury motorcoach transportation and on-site coordination plus winery tour and tasting

Visit St. Charles, the oldest town on the Missouri River. Founded by French Canadians, St. Charles has carefully preserved its heritage as a river town that has welcomed visitors since 1769. Thousands of pioneers replenished supplies here on the awesome journey west.

St. Charles is the site of many historic firsts: Missouri's First State Capital, the Lewis & Clark Rendezvous, the Zebulon Pike Expedition, as well as the site of the drafting of the Santa Fe Trail.

Enjoy a driving tour of Main Street, a nine block Historic District filled with 80 restored buildings dating from 1790 to 1900. Today, this cobblestone and gas lit street is known for its gift, antique and craft shops. You will also visit Frenchtown, a 19th century neighborhood located in the northern ward of St. Charles which has buildings dating back to 1818. Then there will be plenty of time to browse and shop on Main Street.

You may tour the First State Capitol dating to 1820 when St. Charles was Missouri's capital. Several rooms have been restored and are furnished with antiques reflecting early 19th century life in St. Charles.


LT 3
Anheuser Busch Brewery and Historic Neighborhoods, 4 hours
Cost $16.00 Departs 1:30 p.m.

Includes: Anheuser-Busch Brewery tour, southside neighborhoods, Guide, brewery tour reservation, luxury motorcoach transportation and on-site coordination.

You will see several of St. Louis' most historic neighborhoods en route to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, home of the world's largest brewer. The Brewery is a complex of over 71 red brick structures on 100 acres. The brewery buildings are known for their unique architecture several of which are National Historic Landmarks. During the tour, you will see the World Famous Clydesdales, the newly renovated Brew House, Fermentation Building, the packaging plant and a video about the brewing process. No visit would be complete without a stop in the hospitality room to sample the family of Busch products.

See the real character of St. Louis through three of its most historic neighborhoods - Compton Heights, Lafayette Square and Soulard.

Compton Heights was developed in the late nineteenth century by the newly wealthy German Beer Barons. Lafayette Square features renovated Victorian mansions and row houses surrounding the oldest public park west of the Mississippi. Soulard is a delightful, old working-class neighborhood which boasts the oldest continuous farmer's market west of the Mississippi.


LT 4
Missouri Wine Country #1, Hermann, Missouri, 7 hours
Cost $35.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Winery tour and tasting, lunch, Guide and luxury motorcoach transportation.

Your Destination St. Louis guide will familiarize you with the rich history of Missouri wine making which dates to the mid-1800s en route the Hermann. By the turn of the century, Missouri was the second largest wine producing state.

Hermann was settled by German immigrants in 1826. The rolling hills along the Missouri River were not only perfect for wine making, but reminded them of the Rhineland. Today, Hermann supports craft shops and antique stores.

You will tour the Stone Hill Winery, founded in 1847 and Missouri's largest. Stone Hill was the third largest winery in the country by 1900. Prohibition forced the winery to survive by growing mushrooms in its giant cellars. The winery has been awarded medals for its wines in national and international competitions.

Lunch will be in the Vintage 1847 Restaurant on the grounds of Stone Hill Winery.


LT 5
For Sports Fans Only #1, 4 hours
Cost $26.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Tours of Busch Stadium, Bowling Hall of Fame, Trans World Dome, motorcoach transportation, Guide and all admissions.

Your first stop is Busch Stadium. With seating for more than 50,000 fans of the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Team, this beautiful arena is recognized as one of the most attractive in the country. This anchor of downtown renewal also hosts circuses, concerts and high school and college sporting events. You will take a 45-minute guided tour.

Your next stop is the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame and St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum. Your tour will include hands-on exhibits of the collection of ancient balls and pins the world's only bowling pin car and Cardinals memorabilia covering more than a century of Cardinals history. You will have access to the eight bowling lanes (both computerized and old-time alleys).

Next, tour the Trans World Dome at the America's Center. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to host conventions, meetings and trade shows, public shows, concerts, and major sport events, including St. Louis Rams football. From its beautiful architectural accents to its soaring 20-story roof, the Dome has changed the face of St. Louis' skyline and reflects our hospitality to the world.


LT 6
Pub Crawling on Laclede's Landing, 4 hours
Cost $32.00 8:00 p.m. Departs 8:00 p.m.

Includes: Motorcoach, two drink tickets and appetizers at Morgan Street Brewery, and Destination St. Louis on-site coordination

Laclede's Landing gives a glimpse of old St. Louis next to the riverfront and only here is the city's original grid plan, with the original slope to the wharf, still visible. The landing consists of carefully restored nineteenth century commercial buildings once home to hardware, grocery and dry goods wholesalers. Today these buildings primarily provide office, restaurant, and entertainment space.

A Laclede's Landing Pub Crawl is a flexible and fun evening on the town. Participants will enjoy two drinks and appetizers at Morgan Street Brewery, then it's off to the pubs. Choose from many restaurants and come and go as you please. There is a variety of music with the emphasis on rock and jazz at the following restaurants and pubs:

Hannegan's - 719 N. 2nd St.

Laffite's Restaurant - 809 2nd St.

Lucius Boomers - 707 Clamorgan Alley

Morgan Street Brewery - 721 N. 2nd St.

Trainwreck - 720 N. 1st St.

Upon boarding the motorcoach, each attendee will receive a map of the area. A Destination St. Louis guide will give a brief historical tour of the Landing and supervise the transportation shuttles. Shuttle transportation will be provided from the hotel to Laclede's Landing throughout the evening.


LT 7
St. Louis Zoo and Science Center, 4 hours
Cost $17.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Visits to the Saint Louis Zoo, Zooline Railroad ticket, and the Science Center. Park overview, Guide and luxury motorcoach transportation.

Meet Me In St. Louis, Meet Me At The Fair! Forest Park was the site of the 1904 World's Fair, and is one of the largest city parks in the country. Bordering the park you will see the mansions on Lindell Boulevard and the Washington University campus whose administration building was the headquarters for the Fair.

Today, Forest Park houses the world renowned Saint Louis Zoo, the Saint Louis Art Museum, the newly expanded Science Center, the History Museum and the Muny - the largest outdoor theater in the country, among other attractions.

Your first stop is the world famous St. Louis Zoo. Begin your visit at The Living World, a visitor/education center. Here state-of-the-art exhibits explore the ways humans coexist with nature. Next, board the Zooline Railroad for a twenty minute narrated tour of the zoo. There will be time to visit the more than 3500 residents on 83-acres of natural habitat.

The world of science comes alive at the newly expanded St. Louis Science Center. Using more than 500 hands-on exhibits, the Science Center allows you to explore The Human Adventure, Ecology and the Environment, Space Sciences or Technology in the four main exhibit halls. Or you may see St. Louis' only Omnimax Theater presentation projected on the 76-foot domed screen.


LT 8
A Museum, a Mansion, and More!, 4 hours
Cost $20.00 Departs 1:30 p.m.

Includes: Downtown Overview, midtown overview with a stop and admission at Cupples Mansion, New Cathedral, Forest Park overview with a St. Louis Art Museum introductory tour.

Upon departing, your Destination St. Louis tour guide will familiarize you with the rich history of St. Louis dating back to 1200 when St. Louis was a 20,000-person settlement - Cahokia Mounds, the largest prehistoric Indian city north of Mexico. You will receive a downtown overview including Laclede's Landing, the Riverfront and Gateway Arch. You will pass the first church in St. Louis and the Old Courthouse, the setting of the Dred Scott Case. Your first stop will be the Cupples House on the grounds of St. Louis University. Cupples House is a forty-two room mansion built by Samuel Cupples in 1889 at a construction cost of $500,000. Cupples, a successful wood merchant, spared no expense in creating this visible example of his affluence, which includes a lavish interior with intricately carved paneling, parquet floors and fine examples of Tiffany stained glass.

Then, it's on to the St. Louis Cathedral. A magnificent church begun in 1907, the New Cathedral has the largest collection of mosaics in the world with over 84,000 square feet in over 8,000 shades of glass!

Next, you'll view the historic Central West End and the mansions bordering Forest Park - examples of St. Louis' Golden Age at the turn of the century. Forest Park, the site of the 1904 World's Fair, is the third largest city park in the country. Today, it is home to the world-renowned St. Louis Zoo, Science Center, History Museum and St. Louis Art Museum. Originally built for the World's Fair, the Art Museum has something for everybody from a mummy to modern and decorative arts. You will receive an introductory tour.


LT 9
Meet Me in St. Louis: A Highlight Tour and Mississippi River Cruise, 6 hours
Cost $23.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Views of the Old Courthouse, the Old Cathedral, and Laclede's Landing. Riverfront with one hour Paddlewheel Cruise, Union Station with lunch on own, Central West End, New Cathedral, and Forest Park overview, guide, luxury motorcoach transportation and all reservations.

Your Destination St. Louis tour guide traces the history of St. Louis beginning with the city's original settlement, Laclede's Landing. It is now a nine block historic district filled with renovated turn-of-the-century buildings housing shops, eateries and offices. You will see the famous Gateway Arch and Museum of Westward Expansion, the Nation's tallest monument which commemorates the gateway to the west for thousands of 19th century pioneers.

Next, it's on to the Riverfront to experience "The Mighty Mississippi" first-hand on a replica paddlewheeler. On board you will enjoy a one-hour cruise taking in the dramatic St. Louis skyline.

After the cruise you'll travel past the Old Cathedral, the oldest west of the Mississippi. Across the street is the Old Courthouse which was the setting of cases involving slavery, the fur trade and equal rights. The Dred Scott Case is the most notable.

You will pass Busch Stadium and the National Bowling Hall of Fame en route to Union Station, a magnificently restored historic landmark where you may enjoy lunch on your own in one of the many restaurants or in the food court.

After lunch, you will tour the St. Louis Cathedral which has the largest collection of mosaics in the world, 84,000 square feet in 8,000 shades of color! You will pass the historic Central West End neighborhood and mansions bordering Forest Park, fine examples of the "Golden Age" of St. Louis at the turn of the century.

Forest Park was the site of the 1904 World's Fair and is one of the largest city parks in the country. Today, the Park houses the world famous St. Louis Zoo, the St. Louis Art Museum, the History Museum at the Jefferson Memorial, the Science Center and the Muny Theater.


LT 10
Southside Neighborhoods and Missouri Botanical Garden, 4 hours
Cost $20.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Missouri Botanical Garden with tram, Soulard, Lafayette Square, Compton Heights overview, Guide, luxury motorcoach transportation, Garden admission and tram ticket and on-site coordination.

Experience the real character of St. Louis while visiting a city landmark, the Missouri Botanical Garden. The Garden is an anchor nestled in the midst of active neighborhoods dating back to 1779.

Summer comes alive at the Missouri Botanical Garden! Founded in 1859, it is the oldest botanical garden in the country. Your guided tram tour takes you through the 79 acres of the Garden to view the flora of climates as diverse as the tropical rainforest and a desert. Included is a visit to the 14 acre Japanese Garden, considered one of the finest outside Japan. You will have time to visit the Climatron, a geodesic domed greenhouse designed by Buckminster Fuller, the Kemper Center for Home Gardening, the Rose Garden, and more!

Next, you will see three of St. Louis' most historic and ethnically unique neighborhoods. Compton Heights was developed in the late nineteenth century by the newly wealthy German Beer Barons. Members of the Busch, Anheuser and Griesedieck families lived here, joined by German leaders in law, medicine and commerce. Most of the homes were designed in the Queen Anne Style or German Renaissance and by covenant cost a minimum of $5,000-7,000 to build.

Lafayette Square features newly renovated Victorian mansions and row houses surrounding the oldest public park west of the Mississippi. During the Civil War years, Lafayette Square become one of the most fashionable neighborhoods in St. Louis.

Soulard, the largest of the three neighborhoods, is also the most diverse. Home to immigrant groups from the 1830s, the German working class originally settled the area soon to be followed by the Czechs, Slovaks, Lebanese and Croatians. It is a delightful neighborhood of brick row houses anchored by the oldest continuous farmer's market west of the Mississippi.


LT 11
Shop 'Til You Drop, St. Louis Style, 6 hours
Cost $12.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Destination St. Louis coordinator and luxury motorcoach transportation. Lunch is available at both shopping destinations.

The St. Louis Galleria is the shopping center you don't want to miss. This is one of the nation's finest malls where only the best stores have "their best store". You'll be sure to find something to take home with you from the Galleria's 180 stores including Dillard's, Famous Barr, Lord & Taylor, Spiegel, Anne Taylor, Brooks Brothers, Banana Republic, and countless others.

St. Louis Union Station is an historic landmark housing more than 100 specialty stores, festive markets, food court and restaurants. The Station opened in 1894 and soon became the busiest rail terminal in the world. Following the decline in rail travel, it closed in 1978. Union Station reopened in 1985 after a $150 million project restoring the glory of its past and present.

Destination St. Louis will offer a shuttle schedule from the hotels to both shopping destinations, enabling shoppers to go to both destinations freely and on his/her own pace within the six-hour period.


LT 12
For Sports Fans Only #2, 4hours
Cost $30.00, Departs 1:30 p.m.

Includes: Tours of Busch Stadium, Trans World Dome, and Kiel Center, motorcoach transportation, Guide and all admissions.

Your first stop is Busch Stadium. With seating for more than 50,000 fans of the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Team, this beautiful arena is recognized as one of the most attractive in the country. This anchor of downtown renewal also hosts circuses, concerts and high school and college sporting events. You will take a 45-minute guided tour.

Next, tour the Trans World Dome at the America's Center. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to host conventions, meetings and trade shows, public shows, concerts, and major sport events, including St. Louis Rams football. From its beautiful architectural accents to its soaring 20-story roof, the Dome has changed the face of St. Louis' skyline and reflects our hospitality to the world.

Step inside Kiel Center, and get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the premier sports and entertainment facilities in the country. Kiel Center is home to the St. Louis Blues professional hockey team, the St. Louis University Billikens college basketball team, and the St. Louis Ambush professional soccer team, as well as host to world-class concerts. You will enjoy a tour of the St. Louis Billikens basketball locker room, a private suite, the Club at Kiel Center and the Penthouse Level including press area.


LT 13
St. Louis Grand Tour, 6 hours
Cost $22.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Repeat of LT 1


LT 14
Grant's Farm, 5 hours
Cost $32.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Luxury motorcoach transportation, Guide, and lunch at the Old Spaghetti Factory.

Your Destination St. Louis tour guide will familiarize you with the rich history of Grant's Farm and the colorful Busch family en route to the 281-acre estate of the late August A. Busch, Jr. which is owned and operated by Anheuser-Busch Companies.

Your adventure begins at Grant Station where you will board a narrated tram for a tour of the grounds that includes the Tier Garten, the small zoo where you may see elephant and bird shows. Then stroll to the historic Bauernhof built just after the turn of the century. Here you may have complimentary refreshments and see elegant stables, trophies and the Busch's large carriage collection.

Next, the tram winds through Deer Park, the game preserve where you may see antelope, buffalo, zebras and other animals in a natural 160-acre habitat. You will pass Grant's Cabin, the rustic log home built by Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States. A visit to the world-famous Clydesdale stallion barn will complete your visit.

Save room for lunch at The Old Spaghetti Factory, a renovated building on Laclede's Landing decorated with the wildest, craziest, funkiest furnishings this side of the Mississippi.


LT 15
Music, Music Music, 5 hours
Cost $42.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Luxury motorcoach, Guide, admissions to cruise and home tour and a pre-selected light lunch at Blueberry Hill.

Begin the tour with a one-hour cruise on the Mississippi on a replica paddlewheeler and view the St. Louis skyline. Then take a tour of the Scott Joplin House, St. Louis home of the famous ragtime musician from 1901 to 1903, whose music backed the Newman/Redford movie "The Sting". This building is a National Historic Landmark and the only building in existence where Joplin is known to have composed some of his ragtime melodies.

Then it's on to the University City Loop area and St. Louis' Walk of Fame. Stars embedded in the sidewalks highlight St. Louis' own home-grown stars. Lunch will be at Blueberry Hill, a local establishment dedicated to rock 'n roll.


LT 16
St. Louis Yesterday and Today Highlight Tour and Fabulous Fox Theatre, 5 hours
Cost $27.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Views of the Old Cathedral, Laclede's Landing, Gateway Arch, Old Courthouse, lunch and browsing at Union Station, midtown with admission to The Fox Theatre and the New Cathedral, Forest Park overview.

Your Destination St. Louis tour guide begins the at the Old Cathedral, the site of the first church of St. Louis. You will continue on to the city's original settlement, Laclede's Landing. It is now a nine block historic district filled with renovated turn-of-the-century buildings housing shops, eateries and offices.

Travel past the Gateway Arch, the Nation's tallest monument commemorating the gateway to the west for thousands of 19th century pioneers. Just east of the Arch you will see the excursion riverboats and permanently moored restaurant boats on the riverfront. You'll travel past the Old Courthouse which was the setting of cases involving slavery, the fur trade and equal rights, among which the Dred Scott Case is the most notable.

Experience the Fabulous Fox Theatre! Built in 1929 at a cost of $6 million, The Fox Theatre is a magnificent example of "Siamese Byzantine" design. Newly renovated, the Fox now hosts concerts and Broadway shows.

Then it is on to Union Station where you will have lunch on your own. This National Historic Landmark was once the busiest rail terminal in the world. Now the Grand Hall and Train Shed house specialty stores and festive markets.

After lunch you will visit the St. Louis Cathedral which has the most extensive collection of mosaics in the world - 84,000 square feet in 8,000 shades of color!

En route to Forest Park you will pass the historic Central West End neighborhood and the mansions bordering Forest Park, fine examples of the "Golden Age" of St. Louis at the turn of the century. Forest Park was the site of the 1904 World's Fair and is the third largest city park in the country. Today, the Park houses the world famous St. Louis Zoo, the St. Louis Art Museum, the History Museum and Science Center.


LT 17
Shop 'Til You Drop, St. Louis Style, 6 hours
Cost $12.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Repeat of LT 11


LT 18
Here's the Church, Here's the Steeple, 7 hours
Cost $50.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Church donations, admissions, seated lunch at St. Raymond's, luxury motorcoach, Guide, overview of notable churches, and a tour of the New Cathedral.

Early St. Louis settlers, arriving from various walks of life and ethnic backgrounds, settled in different sections of the Gateway City and created some of the most fascinating and beautiful churches for many generations to follow. Your first stop is the Shrine of St. Joseph. Built in 1844 by the Jesuits, it is the only Baroque church remaining in St Louis. It has a beautiful Altar of Answered Prayers, a monument donated to St. Joseph by grateful parishioners whose lives had been spared during the cholera epidemic in St. Louis in 1866.

You will visit St. Mary of Victories, known as the second oldest church in St. Louis. It was built after the start of the Basilica of St. Louis. The interior is filled with light that plays on walls painted in gentle colors, on polychrome statues and on the deep, rich tones of dark wood. St. Mary of Victories became home to Hungarian Roman Catholics who still worship there.

St. Raymond's Maronite Church was built in the 1800's in the center of the Lebanese community. The Church has a large golden dome in Eastern Style architecture, and stained glass windows depicting the story of the Lebanese exodus to America and flight from persecution.

Lunch at St. Raymond's is a St. Louis tradition where the Ladies' Auxiliary has been cooking up authentic Lebanese food each Wednesday for so long, they were able to pay for the building! Anyone who's anyone sooner or later lines up for falafel and stuffed grape leaves and there are no strangers at the huge round tables!

After lunch, you will pass the Church of St. John Nepomuk, built in 1870 for a parish organized in the 1840's as the first Czech parish in the United States. The buildings around the church also have historical interest as the center of Czech cultural life in St. Louis.

You will be able to view St. Francis de Sales church's 300-foot steeple, the tallest in the city. As well as being one of St. Louis' grandest architectural gems, the parish has served as a focal point of its South St. Louis community since it was founded.

Next, you will view the Trinity Lutheran Church, whose congregation dates from the late 1830's, when a group of Saxon Germans arrived in St. Louis. Their leader in 1841, C. F. W. Walther, was a great theologian and largely responsible for the establishment of the Missouri Synod and its Concordia Seminary.

Last, you will travel west to the Cathedral of St. Louis, the home of the largest collection of mosaics in the world. Built in 1907, this excellent example of Byzantine and Romanesque architecture houses 84,000 square feet of mosaics in 8,000 shades of color. The tiny pieces of stone and glass portray scenes from both Old and New Testaments, the life of St. Louis IX, King of France, and many men and women prominent in the history of St. Louis.


LT 19
Missouri Wine Country #2, 7 hours
Cost $24.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Luxury motorcoach and guide.

Begin with a trip to St. Charles, Missouri's first State Capital and a drive down Main Street, lined on both sides with historic brick buildings and homes that have now been converted to shops, boutiques and restaurants. Be careful, though - one or two are still private residences and sport signs on their doors advertising that fact! Lunch is on your own in one of the quaint tearooms or the newer micro-breweries.

German immigrants making their way West on the Missouri River from St. Louis were impressed with the countryside; it reminded them of the Rhine Valley at home and many of them ended their journeys here, settling in and raising grapes for wine. The rolling hills and fertile ground proved they knew what they were doing and this portion of Missouri is renowned for wine-making.

A stop in Defiance at the Sugar Creek Winery for browsing and tasting is next and is followed up by a stop in Augusta at the Mount Pleasant Winery, winner of many awards for it's fine wines.


LT 20
A Day in Forest Park, 6 hours
Cost $18.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Forest Park overview with a stop at History Museum and Jewel Box admission, luxury motorcoach and Guide.

Meet Me In St. Louis, Meet Me At The Fair! Forest Park was the site of the 1904 World's Fair and is one of the largest city parks in the country. Bordering the park you will see the mansions on Lindell Boulevard and the Washington University campus whose administration building was the headquarters for the Fair.

Today, Forest Park houses the world renowned Saint Louis Zoo, the Saint Louis Art Museum, the newly expanded Science Center, the History Museum and the Muny, the largest outdoor theater in the country, among other attractions.

You will be taken back in time at the History Museum where you may explore the history of St. Louis from 1764 to the present, including the Lewis & Clark Expedition, the 1904 World's Fair, and the early days of aviation with Charles Lindbergh's historic transatlantic flight. You may see the exhibit St. Louis and the Gilded Age which offers a sense of life in St. Louis following the Civil War to the turn of the century.

The Jewel Box, a unique art deco floral conservatory, houses exhibitions of flowers and plants and is a favorite photo location for St. Louis brides and grooms. The grounds include a reflecting pool and rose garden.


LT 21
Southside Neighborhoods and Missouri Botanical Garden, 4 hours
Cost $20.00 Departs 1:00 p.m.

Repeat of LT 10


LT 22
Grant's Farm, 5 hours
Cost $32.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Repeat of LT 14


LT 23
St. Louis Zoo and Science Center, 4 hours
Cost $17.00 Departs 1:30 p.m.

Repeat of LT 7


LT 24
From Mounds to Mighty Mississippi, 4 hours
Cost $24.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Cahokia Mounds admission and one-hour Mississippi paddle wheeler cruise, Destination St. Louis tour guide, luxury motorcoach transportation and on-site coordination.

Upon departing, you will travel back in time as you visit the largest pre-historic Indian center in America. Cahokia Mounds is the site of the most sophisticated pre-historic civilization that occupied the Cahokia area from 700 A.D. to 1500 A.D. At its peak, the population reached 20,000, and at some point, vanished before the Europeans arrived.

Designated a World Heritage site in 1982, today Cahokia Mounds is essential to our understanding of the pre-history of North America. You will begin your visit at the Interpretive Center where you will see a short orientation movie and a reproduction of a Mississippian village with genuine artifacts found in Cahokia. Then you will enjoy the walking Plaza Tour that includes highlights of the site.

Next, you will experience the Mighty Mississippi River as you enjoy a one-hour sightseeing cruise highlighting the dramatic St. Louis skyline. The Captain's narration tells of the historical significance of the as you witness the river traffic, and St. Louis' industrial base which includes the Anheuser-Busch Brewery complex three miles down river from the Arch.


LT 25
Historic Kimmswick, 5 hours
Cost $32.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Admission to three homes, lunch at the Blue Owl, Destination St. Louis tour guide, luxury motorcoach transportation, tax and gratuity.

You will travel south to Kimmswick, a picturesque village located on the Mississippi River, which offers a chance to step back into the less hurried days of the 1800's. Historic buildings, lovingly restored by local preservationists, line the tiny four-block "downtown" area. Many are home today to Kimmswick's unique set of shops, restaurants and bed-and breakfasts.

You'll enjoy a delicious lunch at the Blue Owl Restaurant and Bakery, where you'll find a warm atmosphere, wonderful food and desserts to die for!

After lunch, you'll have time to enjoy Kimmswick at your own pace by visiting its many craft and antique shops.


LT 26
Here's the Church, Here's the Steeple, 7 hours
Cost $50.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Repeat of LT 18, except for relocation of lunch to Ninth Street Abbey, formerly a church dating circa 1850. The Abbey now boasts a unique and pleasant dining experience. Although completely refurbished in 1992, the Abbey's beautiful stained-glass windows dating from 1897 are still intact.


LT 27
St. Louis Grand Tour, 6 hours
Cost $22.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Repeat of LT 1


LT 28
Missouri Wine Country #3 and Historic Daniel Boone Home, 7 hours
Cost $30.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Luxury motorcoach, Guide, St. Charles overview, a tour of Augusta's Mount Pleasant Winery, admission to Boone Home and Village.

Begin this trip with shopping in historic St. Charles, Missouri, the site of many historic firsts: Missouri's first State Capital, the Lewis & Clark Rendezvous, the Zebulon Pike Exhibition and is also the site of the drafting of the Santa Fe Trail. Main Street is lined with 80 restored buildings dating from 1790 to 1900, now housing antique shops, boutiques, gift shops and quaint restaurants. Stop for lunch on your own at one of the many outdoor dining spots or a more intimate atmosphere indoors.

Then it's a step back into history to the Daniel Boone Home and Boonesfield Village where America's most famous pioneer lived until his death in 1820. The four-story structure contains furnishings of the period, many of which are Boone family heirlooms. Boonesfield Village is the basis of a living history village consisting of restored structures dating back to the early 1800's.

Your Destination St. Louis tour guide will familiarize you with the past and present of Missouri winemaking history during the drive to Augusta, a small town nestled in the rolling hills. Wine production has been a part of Missouri's heritage since the mid-1800's and - believe it or not - Missouri ranked second in the nation in wine production at the turn of the century! Finish off the trip with a stop at Mount Pleasant Winery for a taste of award-winning wines made from grapes grown right here.


LT 29
Southside Traditions: Grant's Farm & Ted Drewes, 4 hours
Cost $16.00 Departs 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Luxury motorcoach transportation, Guide and a Ted Drewes treat.

Your Destination St. Louis tour guide will familiarize you with the rich history of Grant's Farm and the colorful Busch family en route to the 281-acre estate of the late August A. Busch, Jr. which is owned and operated by Anheuser-Busch Companies.

Your adventure begins at Grant Station where you will board a narrated tram for a tour of the grounds that includes the Tier Garten, the small zoo where you may see elephant and bird shows. Then stroll to the historic Bauernhof built just after the turn of the century. Here you may have complimentary refreshments and see elegant stables, trophies and the Busch's large carriage collection.

Next, the tram winds through Deer Park, the game preserve where you may see antelope, buffalo, zebras and other animals in a natural 160-acre habitat. You will pass Grant's Cabin, the rustic log home built by Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States. A visit to the world-famous Clydesdale stallion barn will complete your visit.

Before returning to the hotel, you will enjoy a cool finish as you stop at Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, a St. Louis tradition since 1929. Here you may enjoy a specialty "concrete" shake that is so thick you can turn it upside down, a delicious sundae, or cone.


LT 30
Branson, Missouri (Three-day, two-night trip)
Cost $350.00 (double occupancy) or $440.00 (single occupancy) Departs 11:00 a.m.

Includes: Two nights' lodging, round trip baggage handling, two continental breakfasts, two buffet dinners, admission to Silver Dollar City and Ride the Ducks, tickets to two evening music shows, luxury motorcoach, Destination St. Louis escort, all taxes and gratuities.

Depart St. Louis and travel into the beautiful Missouri Ozarks with lunch on your own en route to Branson, Missouri, the Country Music Capital of the World. Check into your room at the Best Western Music Capital Inn and enjoy a buffet dinner at Sadie's Sideboard before attending the Mel Tilles Show. Monday morning, after the continental breakfast provided at the Inn, take a tour of Branson via Ride the Ducks, a unique land-and-water vehicle. Then it's on to Silver Dollar City with lunch on your own in this incredible recreation where the sights and sounds of the 1890's mingle with the fun and excitement of the 1990's and every craft is still lovingly hand-made by artisans. Dinner is buffet-style at the Golden Corral and then it's off to the Shoji Tabuchi Show for another evening of rolicking music hall entertainment. Sunday morning, after the continental breakfast, the motorcoach will depart for St. Louis with a lunch-on-your-own stop, arriving back at approximately 3:00 p.m. (Note: Actual shows and hotel are subject to availability at the time of booking)