St. Louis is a unique and refreshing experience that offers a range of experiences, sights and activities. From places of historic importance, to amusement parks, this city has it all. Here are some recommendations to help enjoy your trip to St. Louis.

Start with the best recommended activities in St. Louis by riding to the top of the 630 ft Gateway Arch that commemorates President Jefferson's purchase of Louisiana. Follow up the historic visit with a walk in the Forest Park - an oasis of 1300 acres with lakes, attractions, and walking paths. Add some divine intervention to your visit at the Cathedral Basilica to say a prayer and then test your luck at any of the five famous casinos. Unwind at any of the numerous live blues at any of the taverns and clubs that dot the area.

If you are traveling with kids, a visit to the Magic House and the City Museum is a must. The kids are also bound to love the space science center at the Science Center or the Challenger Learning Center. If they still have energy left, treat them to a roller coaster ride at the Six Flags St. Louis.

Of course, you will need a place to rest after(and before) all this excitement. St. Louis has many options for accommodations and you can even get a good deal if you book in advance and scout for discounts on hotel and travel networks. The links given below should suffice to give you all the information you need for a perfect St. Louis vacation.

All about St. Louis

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Top 25 things to do in St. Louis

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Accommodation options in St. Louis

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Uptake St. Louis Missouri

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St. Louis is one of the most popular tourist attractions especially during winter vacations. Winter vacation has something in store for people of all ages in St. Louis. Although winter weather may try to restrict you indoors, most people would overcome this feeling and come out to enjoy. Be it ice skating, sledging, skiing or even snowboarding, St. Louis offers all these and much more both during day and night.

When it comes to ice skating, it has always been one of the most popular tourist attractions in St. Louis. In fact Steinberg skating ring is one of the most popular outdoor skiing rings. Besides enjoying skiing, you can also have a glimpse of the beautiful sights of the park. Steinberg is open every year from mid November to March.

Shaw Park Ice Rink is another popular attraction in this country. This rink offers public skating lessons from end of November to end of February. In case of any unexpected changes in weather conditions the rink remains closed to avoid unsafe ice conditions. Besides the regular skating, there are also special stick and puck sessions for hockey players.

Ice Zone: This is ideal for those people who prefer indoor ice skating. In fact this is the official practice facility for St. Louis blues but is also open for general public.

In case you are keen on taking up skiing or snowboarding, Hidden valley Ski resort is perfect place for you. With more than 30 acres of skiable area, this place is popular for night and mid night skiing sessions conducted specially on Fridays and Saturday s of the week.

When it comes to sledging, you have a wide range of options to choose from beginning with Art hill in forest park to The Dam at Lake St. Louis, MO, Suson Park and many more. So, it is up to you to decide where and how you would like to spend your next winter vacation.

St. Louis Attractions

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Ideal Time for Visiting St. Louis

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Tourist Spots in St. Louis

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St. Louis Visitor Information

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