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When Saint Louis is mentioned, many may still talk about the World's Fair, the Olympics the city hosted. And once you've ever paid a visit there, you will find this city boasts many tourist spots and entertainment venues. At Saint Louis Travel, many related articles will assist you to know more about this city. Bookmark Us!

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Home to one of the most successful Baseball teams the St Louis Cardinals in the major league. This city was also instrumental in contributing to the westward expansion of the United States. St Louis is a city that has plenty to offer when it comes to night life, live theater, live music, outdoor recreation and museums.

Tip 1 - Gateway Arch Memorial is a national monument and is one of the tallest man made structures standing at 630 ft. The memorial attracts close to 4 million visitors each year. One can visit the top by taking a tram ride.

Tip 2 - At almost 1400 acres this park is home to many museums, a theater, and science center in addition to biking, jogging and skating path with rinks and lakes to boot. Visit the Forest Park to experience all these and more with your family.

Tip 3 - There is a Anheuser - Busch Brewery tour that happens in St Louis. People over the age of 21 are allowed to sample products and choose from a variety of brews - seasonal brands and much more. One can actually see the brewing process right from mashing to finishing and packaging.

Tip 4 - Live event and concert lovers can also visit the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra in that has a lot of famous music groups and solo artists perform each year. You also have film screenings and orchestras happening.

Tip 5 - If you wish to support the local artists in St Louis then visit the St Louis Artists' Guild and Galleries that has a collection of all the St Louis and west coast artists. It has several classes, programs and exhibits that fosters and encourages the love for art.
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Jazz, Blues and Ragtime are some of the musical genres, which the city has been closely associated with. Saint Louis has contributed in major ways to these genres in music. A city, which wakes up to music and goes to sleep listening to music, has produced great musical talents as well. Music is an integral part of the city's history and of the lives of the residents in Saint Louis.

Some of the famous Jazz, Rock and Roll, R&B and Ragtime musicians from this city are Chuck Berry, Fontella Bass, Tina Turner and Ike Turner. Some famed musicians who were born in other places but chose to stay in Saint Louis are Albert King, Little Milton, Johnnie Johnson and Oliver Sain. Saint Louis travel guide not only will provide recommendations to the famous live music venues but also to the homes of these famed musicians. One of the most popular songs of Scott Joplin, "The Entertainer", was written and composed by him in the city.

General information about music in wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis,_Missouri#Entertainment_and_performing_arts

The Gaslight Square used to be a popular musical hub where nationally famed artists used to perform during the 50s and 60s. However, in the present times, it is undergoing renovation. Saint Louis continues to produce musical talents and several artists who are rocking the stage today belong to this city.

Artists like Sheryl Crow, Modern Day Zero, Living Things, Barbara Carr, Cavo belong to this city. Saint Louis has also contributed to a great extent in alt-county genre with bands like Son Volt and Wilco. It is also not lagging behind in hip-hop and rap music. Singers like Nelly, Chingy, Flame, Ali and Murphy Lee have been doing the city proud on the global stage.

Not only these, Saint Louis has a great deal of contribution towards classical music. The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra with 6 Grammy awards represents the city's superiority in classical music. Other orchestra groups include Saint Chamber Chorus, Ariana String Quartret and the Young Catholic Musicians.

To discover the ultimate in music, you must travel Saint Louis and enjoy one of the concerts here.

Live music venues

http://www.riverfronttimes.com/music

Musical groups and performing places

http://stlouislivemusic.wordpress.com/

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