30 Things to Do At and Near Meramec Caverns

This post was most recently updated on July 27th, 2022The very first trip I remember as child was visiting Meramec Caverns, along Route 66 in Missouri. Throughout my childhood I remembered how cool it was, and thought someday I should return.  But, as an adult […]

The Gateway Arch and the Old Courthouse are primary sites at Gateway Arch National Park.

Pioneer Gateway Arch National Park

A National Park in the middle of a city? I thought the same thing upon discovering there was a National Park in downtown St. Louis.  A stop at the Arch has long been a part of many day trip and weekend in St. Louis itineraries.  […]

View of the Gateway Arch as seen from LaClede's Landing.

Free Things to do in St. Louis

This post was most recently updated on July 6th, 2021When we wrote our St. Louis weekend guide, we pointed out that St. Louis has more free things to do than any city in the US outside of the capital city. We still firmly stand behind that statement, […]

Three dogs in front of a Route 66 mural, Driving route 66 road trip, driving the Mother Road.

A Route 66 Road Trip

This post was most recently updated on June 17th, 2020 The Great American Road Trip has probably spurred fantasies in the heart of every American with a wandering heart, and every person from around the world who has ever dreamed of driving through the wide […]

Rear viewTom and Huck statue in Downtown Hannibal, Missouri, Weekend Getaway.

Hannibal Missouri Weekend Getaway

This post was most recently updated on May 30th, 2022 If you are looking for a place to get away, Hannibal, Missouri may not be one of those places that immediately come to mind.  Perhaps you have never heard of Hannibal, or if you have, […]

First glimpse Elephant Rock State Park formations, look like elephants.

Missouri Adventure – Elephant Rock State Park

This post was most recently updated on September 8th, 2018 Missouri Adventure?? Perhaps that is the last thing you think of when you consider Missouri, in the center of the US.  But Elephant Rock State Park is the home of one of those odd natural […]

View of the Gateway Arch as seen from LaClede's Landing.

St. Louis Eats

This post was most recently updated on November 12th, 2018 Saint Louis can be the perfect little getaway, (as you already know if you have read our St. Louis Weekend Getaway). There are unique restaurants, interesting activities, and beautiful French inspired buildings and bridges throughout […]

St. Louis Getaway Attractions, the Gateway Arch.

St. Louis Weekend Getaway

This post was most recently updated on July 6th, 2021As a Midwesterner, and particularly an Illinoisan, I have always found it strange how often people overlook St. Louis in favor of bigger surrounding cities, or head across the country.  Where are you going for the […]