More to do, in St.
Lou… City Museum
Enjoy some fun while in St.
Louis. Be sure to visit City Museum, uniquely constructed mainly
from repurposed industrial & architectural objects, at the former
International Shoe factory and warehouse site located in the Washington Avenue
Loft District of St. Louis. It’s a short cab ride from the Union Station
conference hotel to a destination that’s fun for all ages.
Opened in 1997, the City
Museum was founded by artist Bob Cassilly (deceased 2011) and has been listed
as one of the "great public spaces" by the Project for Public Spaces,
and won local and international awards as a must-see destination. Popular with
St. Louisans and tourists, the museum bills itself as an "eclectic
mixture of children's playground, funhouse, surrealistic pavilion, and architectural
marvel."
You’re encouraged to touch,
climb on, and play in the various exhibits. City Museum is
constantly changing with new additions and exhibits created from an artistic
perspective. Enjoy MonstroCity and Enchanted Caves. City Museum
is truly a museum adventure!
City Museum is open 7 days a
week and general admission is $12.00+tax. Check out the website, http://www.citymuseum.org,
for additional specifics on hours & admission variations, including
clothing & footwear recommendations prior to your visit.
See you soon in St. Louis!
Donna Jasper, MAK-AIRS
Board Member
More to see &
do in St.
Lou!
Gateway Arch & Old Courthouse
As you look toward St. Louis’
iconic Gateway Arch, you see our Old Courthouse perfectly framed underneath
this national monument. It’s fitting that two of St. Louis’
national treasures present a beautiful picture for visitors to our city. So, Welcome AIRS
Conference attendees!
Be sure to visit the
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial exploring St. Louis’ history at the Old
Courthouse and experience a birds-eye view of city culture - from 630 feet high
- in the architectural wonder of the Gateway Arch.
Celebrating the 50th
Anniversary of the Gateway Arch (10/28/1965 – 10/28/2015), St. Louis has
embarked on a major beautification project to the park grounds. The
Gateway Arch reflects St. Louis' role in the Westward Expansion of the United
States during the nineteenth century. The park is a memorial to Thomas
Jefferson's role in opening the West, to the pioneers who helped shape its
history.
You’ll discover a significant
part of U.S. history when you visit the Old Courthouse, which was built between
1839 and 1862. Tour this architectural masterpiece with restored courtrooms and
experience a time & place where Dred and Harriet Scott sued for their
freedom and Virginia Minor fought for women’s right to vote.
Through special exhibits,
you’ll learn St. Louis’ role in early settlers’ movement into western America.
Galleries of popular artifacts and stories, including settlement of Early St. Louis
(1764-1804), depicting lifestyle of original French residents and American
Indian trading partners; Exploring
the West (1804-1840), about Lewis and Clark expedition, the
American period of fur trade and mountain men; and Clash of Cultures (1840-1890), life of plains
Indian tribes, pioneer movement & settlement of the treatment of American
Indians from the reservation era to today.
Old Courthouse is free &
open 8:00am – 5:00pm daily. Explore on your own, seek information of on-staff
National Park Rangers, or join a guided tour (afternoons, per availability). The Old Courthouse serves as
the temporary Ticketing & Visitor Center for the Gateway Arch during park
construction. Purchase tickets on site or online. Visitors must have a
“Journey to the Top” tram ticket to enter the Arch facility. Operating hours
are 9:00am – 6:00pm daily and adult tickets are $13.00 per person. For
additional questions or assistance, call (877) 982-1410. (Information from www.gatewayarch.com
website.)
We look forward to seeing you
soon. Plan to enjoy your visit...
Donna Jasper (MAK-AIRS
Board Member)
Missouri, Arkansas, & Kansas
AIRS Affiliate (MAK-AIRS) is very excited that the 2016 AIRS Conference is
taking place in St. Louis. We look forward to a great conference
and hope all attending take in some sightseeing during your visit. So
welcome to St. Lou!
You’ll definitely recognize
St. Louis as a Baseball
City. Home of the St. Louis Cardinals, one of the most
successful franchises in baseball history, the Cardinals have won 11 World
Series championships, 19 National League pennants, and 13 division
titles. St. Louisans’ are crazy about their Cardinals!
No matter whether you’re an
avid baseball fan or just looking for a fun destination, you’re sure to enjoy a
visit to St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium and adjoining Ballpark
Village. The baseball complex is just one mile directly up Market
Street from the Union Station Conference Hotel. A short cab ride
will get you to the center of St. Louis’ “Cardinals fever” experience.
Enjoy a Cardinals home game,
as they play Arizona Diamondbacks (5/20 – 5/22) and Chicago Cubs (5/23 – 5/25).
Busch Stadium is absolutely beautiful, with open seating and direct views of
the iconic Arch from every angle. Reasonable seat prices are
available or you can splurge for the ultimate event in an all-inclusive seating
area. Not up for a game? Try a Busch Stadium tour, available 3-4
times daily depending on game day start times. It’s a super way to
experience a professional baseball stadium, including visiting the Radio Booth,
Redbird Club, and actually walking on the field & entering the Cardinals
dugout. Tickets are $18 for adults, with some applicable
discounts. Details for single game tickets and stadium tours are
available online or by calling (314) 345-9000.
Ballpark Village is also a
great venue, both inside & outside, for enjoying food, drinks and a sports
viewing experience! And don’t leave without stopping to visit the Cardinals
Hall of Fame Museum. This sports anchored entertainment district is
located right next to Busch Stadium.
See more at www.stlballparkvillage.com.
See you in May!
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Donna Jasper, MAK-AIRS Board Member
ADRC Manager
Mid East Area Agency on Aging
Manchester MO
(636)207-4243
