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Come and enjoy river front activities, great downtown attractions, and some of the best museums in America. St. Louis best destination....

St. Louis Science Center
Build a catenary curve and clock speeding cars.

5050 Oakland Ave Saint Louis, MO 63110-1404 Phone (314) 289-4444 Cross streets Between Skinker Boulevard and Kingshighway Boulevard

The Skinny This free and highly interactive museum is designed for hands-on experiences. It's geared toward kids, though adults may learn a thing or two. At nearly every turn, a scientific sage awaits to unlock the mysteries of the world, help explore the Internet and give lessons on human biology, anatomy, medicine, bridge building, ecology, etc. After the James S. McDonnell Planetarium reopens (the Science Center and Planetarium are linked by a bridge that traverses a major highway), the Science Center will also be one of the nation's leading space education facilities. The Extras After traversing through the many elements of science, sit back and relax under the enveloping dome of the Omnimax theater. Nowhere else can you get the same cinematic experience as the dizzying audio and visual effects of cinema fill your entire field of vision. Arrive early and sit dead-center for the best possible experience.

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1721 S Mason Rd Manchester, MO 63131 Phone (314) 821-3647

History In 1971, members of the Westminster Kennel Club set out to "develop and support a museum of art and books focusing on the dog." After years of fund-raising, club members decided to join forces with the American Kennel Club and by 1981, they'd selected a museum director and a site at the AKC's headquarters in New York. By 1985, the museum was outgrowing its home and decided to move to Jarville House in St. Louis' Queeny Park. An addition was added in 1991 and a carriage house was turned into a gift shop. Collections The museum houses the world's largest collection of art devoted to dogs. Over 500 paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and decorative pieces are on display. There's also has a large book and video library open by appointment for research.

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30 Ramey Dr Collinsville, IL 62234-7617 Phone (618) 346-5160 Cross streets Collinsville Road

The Scene It may look like a lush golf course with immense putting greens, but it's really the Cahokia Mounds historic site. The stretch of land is the largest prehistoric Indian city north of Mexico. Flat-topped and pointed mounds dot the landscape in Collinsville, Ill., just a short trip across the Mississippi River from downtown St. Louis. Grasp a sense of history and the significance of the site by spending time in the Interpretive Center. Impressive timelines and mock-ups of village life help visualize the Indian culture of a long time ago. Don't miss the introductory movie which ends on a bit of a spine-tingler. Dig Deeper, Climb Higher In the summer, professors and archeologists conduct research on the site in an effort to understand more of the ancient Indians' rich lifestyle. You can join them at a dig and ask questions. Climb to the top of Monk's Mound, feel the breeze blow and wonder if the Cahokia spirits can feel your feet and breath on their never-forgotten city.

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I-44 Exit 230 Stanton, MO 63079 Phone (800) 676-6105

The Skinny It's a sweltering August afternoon, but you're determined to go out and see the sights? Meramac Caverns is the place to go. It's 60 degrees in there year-round, thanks to the caverns' natural temperature controls. What to Do Start your visit with a tour of the caverns, which last about an hour and a half. A ranger will guide you through the caverns' 400-million-year history, with more recent stories including Jesse James, saltpeter mining and the Underground Railroad. Next, head to the large gift shop and browse through the mineral and rock guides. Pick up a few polished stones for your desk or a photo from your tour. Finally, hit the restaurant for a scoop of one of 28 flavors of homemade ice cream.

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3015 Barrett Station Rd Kirkwood, MO 63122-3303 Phone (314) 965-7998

Trains, Trains and... The museum houses one of the largest collections of transportation vehicles in the world. With over 70 locomotives, the museum has one of the most complete collections of American rail power in the world. Planes and Automobiles The collection of automobiles, buses, streetcars, aircraft, horse-drawn vehicles, and river-boat material paints a vivid, fascinating picture of the evolution of transportation, of technology, and of our ever-shrinking world. Touring Guided walking tours, a slide presentation on transportation, and free rides on the Abbott Railroad are all part of the fun.

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