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Top Things To Do In The Hill, Saint Louis, Missouri
The Hill is a neighborhood within St. Louis, Missouri, located on high ground south of Forest Park. The Hill began with immigrants from Northern Italy resulting in an Italian American majority population during the early part of the 20th century. Its name is due to its proximity to the highest point of the city, formerly named St. Louis Hill.
The Hill’s roots are interspersed with the history of St. Louis, and famous for world class athletes and Italian cuisine. Everything is colorful here – even the fire hydrants are painted red, white and green. today it maintains a traditional collection of authentic Italian bakeries, grocery stores, restaurants and mom-and-pop trattorias.
The Gateway Arch is a 630-foot monument in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, that sits along the west bank of the Mississippi River. The Gateway Arch, one of the most iconic monuments in the U.S., takes its name from the city’s role as the “Gateway to the West” during the westward expansion of the United States in the 19th century.
The arch was designed by Finnish-born American architect Eero Saarinen in 1948 and was constructed between 1963 and 1965. Inside are two trams, each of which consists of eight cars that each carry up to five seated people at a time. Visitors can take a four-minute tram ride to the viewing platform at the top of the arch.
The Fox Theater, a former movie palace, is a performing arts center located at in St. Louis, Missouri is majestic attraction. It is also known as The Fabulous Fox Theater. Interior of theater is absolutely fabulous which shows rich culture of Arts. Its saturady morning backstage tour is absolutely fascinating. This is must visit place in St Louis.
The Missouri Botanical Garden is one more popular destination of St Louis. It is a National Historic Landmark and a center for science and conservation, education and horticultural display. Its herbarium, with more than 6.6 million specimens, is the 2nd largest in North America. The Climatron greenhouse at the center, simulates the climate of a rainforest.
The Saint Louis Art Museum is one of the principal U.S. art museums, with paintings, sculptures, cultural objects, and ancient masterpieces from all corners of the world. It collects, presents, interprets, and conserves works of art of the highest quality across time and cultures. The museum also offers rotating exhibitions and installations.
The Saint Louis Zoological Park is a zoo in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri is home to more than 17000 animals. It is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. Every year more than 3 million visitors get the opportunity to witness various animals from the sub-Antarctic to tropical rain-forests.
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis is a landmark structure of St Louis. The church is known for its large mosaic installation & burial crypts. All interior is marvelous, stunning and eye catching, is mostly designed in mosaic. The church basement contains a museum. A 14-foot high outdoor sculpture of the angel of  and a large organ is essence of cathedral.
The Missouri History Museum of St. Louis showcasing Missouri history. The museums signature collection includes both national artifacts, as well as Missouri and St. Louis related materials, such as different artifacts, and items relating to Charles Lindbergh and his trans-Atlantic flight. A replica of the Spirit of St. Louis can be found in the museum.

 

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