St Louis, MO

St. Louis was established in 1764 and became part of the U.S. through the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Proximity to the Missouri, Mississippi, and Ohio rivers made a major trading hub as well as a jumping off point to the western territories. Wagon trains left St Louis in the thousands for points west and steam boats carried goods up and down the rivers.

Road Construction made it slow going. This mile long merge wants you to be sure you know the lane is ending.

Confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers

BBQ on Washington Ave

Sugarfire BBQ joint, your order comes on a baking sheet

Next door to Sugarfire

They had a free concert

Cinderella carriage on Washington Ave

Casino Queen RV Park is on a light rail stop

Casino Queen, with view of the Arch

The Gateway Arch is a 630-foot tall. It is the world's tallest arch and the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere. Built as a monument to the westward expansion of the United States.

Gateway Arch:  The height equals the width between the 2 legs (it's deceptive).

Gateway Arch

Underground museum beneath the arch

Dioramas depict St Louis historical periods

The gondola car seats 5

View from the top

You can see our trailer across the river

View from the top

Directly below us

We took a river boat ride

Arch from the river cruise boat

New cable stay bridge

Delmar Loop Walk of Fame includes St. Louis musicians Chuck Berry, Miles Davis and Tina Turner

Salt + Smoke BBQ joint

The area gets its name from a streetcar turnaround, or "loop"

Small bowling alley with 8 lanes, plus a retro-style lounge

 Martini Bar

Delmar Loop

Delmar Loop

Hammerstones blues bar Soulard District near the Anheuser-Busch Brewery