“Meet Me in St. Louis” Afternoon Excursion Wednesday, May 8, 3–7 p.m. Departs from the Marriott St. Louis Grand - Lobby

This itinerary begins with an overview of Forest Park. From there, a minicoach will shuttle attendees between each of the following: Saint Louis Science Center and Planetarium, the Missouri History Museum, Saint Louis Zoo and Saint Louis Art Museum. The experience concludes with a final stop at “The Loop” where guests will have time on their own to explore a variety of shops and restaurants.

“Meet Me in St. Louis” at Forest Park, the site of the 1904 World’s Fair and one of the largest city parks in the United States. Today, Forest Park is home to the world-renowned Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis Art Museum, Missouri History Museum, Saint Louis Science Center and the Muny, the largest outdoor theater in the country, among other attractions.

Explore the 90-acre Saint Louis Zoo. Begin at The Living World, an interactive visitor and education center, and then visit more than 3,500 animals living in recreations of their natural habitats.

Visit the Saint Louis Art Museum, where there is something for everyone. The museum covers everything from modern art to the Renaissance. Considered one of the top ten art museums in the country, there truly is something exciting at every turn.

Enjoy a visit to the Missouri History Museum at the Jefferson Memorial. Here you can explore the history of St. Louis from 1764 to the present, including the Lewis & Clark Expedition and the early days of aviation with Charles Lindbergh’s historic transatlantic flight.

Round off your St. Louis experience at the Saint Louis Science Center and Planetarium, where you can explore three floors of exhibits at your own pace.

Finally, enjoy “The Loop”, a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. The Loop is a six- block area full of restaurants, shopping, art and entertainment and is named after the old streetcar turnaround that was once a part of the Delmar line. The St. Louis Walk of Fame, which honors the famous citizens of St. Louis with brass stars and biographies, is located in The Loop. You can play a tune on the world’s best jukebox at Blueberry Hill where Chuck Berry and other St. Louis stars performed regularly in the intimate Duck Room. Other must-sees include The Pageant, a state-of-the-art concert venue, the Tivoli Theatre and the Pin-Up Bowl, a retro bowling alley and martini bar.

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