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St. Louis, Mo

St. Louis, Missouri is known by several nicknames such as Gateway City, Gateway to the West, Mound City, St. Louie, River City, and The Lou. If you are talking about heading west, you are sure to realize how St. Louis received the name of Gateway to the West long before the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, which was authorized on May 17, 1954 as The Gateway Arch, adorned the skyline for everyone approaching this unique city.

Various explorers traveled up and down the Mississippi and a few established colonies clear to where St. Louis is today. This are was part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 under President Thomas Jefferson. Finally, on March 8, 1804, the Spanish flag was removed and the United States flag was raised in its place.

St. Louis has an array of nature from unique flora and fauna known to exist in the valley with such trees as oak, maple, and hickory, along with other trees such as the Eastern Redbud, Serviceberry and the dogwood. Many visitors love to visit St. Louis during the autumn months to watch the display when trees are changing from their spring attire to brilliantly colored leaves before saying good night for the winter.

Visitors and locals alike not only love the beauty that St. Louis has to offer in nature but also the beauty that can be found in the many architectural buildings throughout the city. One of the most popular churches in the area includes the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. The interior displays the largest mosaic collection in the world.

Other notable places to visit include the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame, St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum, Busch Stadium, Laclede's Landing, Eads Bridge, Bellefontaine Cemetery, and of course Six Flags over Mid-America.