I've lived in St. Louis for almost 5 years and I've done St. Louis things like Forest Park, eaten toasted ravioli, visited the Botanical Garden, and drank Budweiser. But there is so much more to St. Louis. I didn't grow up here so I didn't get the Missouri history in school like other locals did. I find St. Louis' roots very fascinating, how it was so crucial in the westward expansion. And there's so much more to this city than recent articles claiming it to be "The Most Dangerous City". It's beautiful, it's friendly, and safe for a city of its size. The sports fans here are hard core and there are so many things to do for free. It's a great place to raise kids as we have some of the best attractions and hospitals around.
I love being a tourist and going on guided tours. When we went to Seattle a couple of years ago I made sure to book a harbor cruise and a food tour. Last year we took another harbor cruise around New York as well as a 9/11 Memorial guided tour. I think they're great ways to get to know about a place in a short amount of time. I realized that I hadn't taken the time to tour my own city yet! So I put it on my list. And luckily, I got a Groupon for a trolley tour of St. Louis for 2 people.
My husband and I really enjoyed this tour. My husband has lived in St. Louis his entire 40 years and learned a lot on this tour. Our tour guide was Charlie, and it's obvious that he is knowledgeable and loves St. Louis. The tour lasted an hour and a half and took through downtown, Forest Park, and the Loop. We covered a lot of ground but it flew by because we were having so much fun and learning a lot. I absolutely, without reservation, recommend this tour. It leaves from Lumiere Place so it's really convenient to find and park. There was a great mixture on our tour, with people from all over the world. It was fun to see the city through a tourist's eyes and to better appreicate all we have within our reach.
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