Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with this fun and friendly guide. For local travelers seeking new adventures in their own backyards as well as for vacationers looking to experience all the excitement the area has to offer, each Day Trips® guide offers hundreds of activities to do, sights to see, and secrets to discover within a two- to three-hour drive and a route map for each itinerary. Complete with full trip-planning information including where to go, what to see, where to eat, where to shop as well as where to stay options for those who want to extend their Day Trip into a weekend. In Spring 2012 we are proud to be publishing six all new guides—The Carolinas, New Jersey, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Tampa and St. Petersburg, and the Twin Cities—as well as an updated edition of Day Trips from Kansas City.

To get the most out of your vacation in 2023, do you want to discover the dynamic city of St. Louis? Your travel problems might be resolved with the help of "St. Louis Travel Guide 2023"! Do you wish to explore this city's undiscovered jewels and famous sights? Are you looking for a schedule that makes the most of your time and opportunities? Do you require insider knowledge to avoid tourist traps and conserve money when visiting? These significant issues are covered in this exhaustive travel guide, among others! The "St. Louis Travel Guide 2023" is the ideal option for your vacation for the following five persuasive reasons: ★Up-to-date Information: With this guidebook's wealth of up-to-date details, you can be sure that you will notice all noteworthy occasions, openings, or alterations to the city's physical environment. ★Gain expertise from seasoned locals who recommend hotspots, eateries, and off-the-beaten-path things. ★Itineraries in great detail: bid confusion and worry farewell! You may tailor your trip to St. Louis using the carefully crafted itineraries provided in this book for different lengths of time. ★Join tours conducted by experts for engaging experiences and an in-depth understanding of the history and culture of the city. ★Day Trips & Weekend Getaways: Discover new places outside St. Louis with these beautiful day trip and weekend getaway ideas. ★Your travel issues can be quickly resolved if you have this book in your possession: You can easily plan your day activities using thorough itineraries for various hobbies and preferences. Please learn about the finest sights, monuments, and museums in St. Louis that highlight its lively history and rich culture. Exploring lovely cities and nearby natural treasures may be done on thrilling day trips. Get expert advice on the top spots for dining, shopping, and experiencing the city like a native. Use money-saving tips and methods to maximize your time and financial resources. In "St. Louis Travel Guide 2023," you may anticipate to find: A complete listing of places to see that are a must-see, such as the recognizable Gateway Arch and the acclaimed Forest Park. Ideas for day trips to see the charming Shaw Nature Reserve and the lovely village of Kimmswick. Fascinating excursions that explore the jazz history, architectural marvels, and gastronomic delights of St. Louis. A schedule for a great weekend break in the middle of the city that has been carefully planned out. There are a ton of fun things to do, including strolling through the historic Delmar Loop or checking out the Soulard Farmer's Market. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore St. Louis like never before! Get "St. Louis Travel Guide 2023" immediately to start your voyage of exploration, adventure, and lifelong memories. Happy travels

Mention St. Louis and most people think of the famous arch. Residents and visitors-in-the-know appreciate the many outdoor recreational opportunities the Gateway to the West has to offer. With new hikes and updated text and maps, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: St. Louis points hikers to the best outdoor trails and rambles within easy reach of the city. Whether walking in the footsteps of Louis and Clark, exploring amazing rock formation in the Pickle Springs Natural Area, or trekking along a portion of the longest rails-to-trails paths in the U.S., hikers are sure to be amazed at the diversity of outdoor experiences awaiting them. The included hikes are located in Missouri as well as its neighbor, Illinois.

Best Easy Day Hikes St. Louis, MO includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.

Whether walking in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark or exploring rock formations, hikers will be amazed at the diversity of trails and hikes offered in this guide. The list includes short hikes, long hikes, urban, rural and wildlife hikes for all levels of ability. 20 photos. 120 maps.

Missouri is called the Show-Me State for a good reason. From cosmopolitan rooftop bars to breathtaking mountain views, there are so many amazing things to do here that you could spend a lifetime exploring and still not cover it all. Make your goal easier with 100 Things to Do in Missouri Before You Die, a curated collection of the best from every corner of the state. Discover architectural wonders beyond the Arch, outdoor escapes like scuba diving in the Bonne Terre Mine, and museums and festivals celebrating everything from ragtime to road trips. Take the time to experience the legacy of George Washington Carver, Daniel Boone, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Harry S. Truman. Find ideas for exploring the Ozark mountains, Missouri’s big cities, unique small towns, and even prehistoric caves. Don’t miss insider tips to world-famous attractions, distinctive food and nightlife scenes, cultural creatives in fashion and the arts, and where to shop for everything from fine furniture to fine whiskey. Local authors John W. Brown and Amanda E. Doyle invite you to buckle up for this nonstop adventure ride around their home state. Special features such as seasonal and themed itineraries make planning a snap, so there should never be a reason for you or your family to say, “I have nothing to do!”

Where in St. Louis can you… …picnic at a radioactive waste dump? …learn what West County Center’s famous dove really represents? …visit the grave of the man who burned Atlanta? …join a nudist resort? …view a cube comprised of a million dollar bills? …see a piece from New York’s Twin Towers? …find out exactly what a Billiken is? Whether you are piloting a simulated barge on the Mississippi River, exploring the hidden history of Abraham Lincoln’s bizarre swordfight in St. Charles County or eating a ten-pound apple-pie in Kimmswick inspired by the Great Flood of 1993, it is hard to get bored with a copy of Secret St. Louis: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. By turns wistful and whimsical, this is a book which answers the questions you never knew you had about St. Louis while taking readers on a whirlwind tour through 97 unique but often little-known spaces and places that can’t be found anywhere else. A tourist handbook for people who thought they never needed one, “Secret St. Louis” provides a scavenger hunt of hidden gems traversing the somber, strange, surprising and silly locales which define the culture and history that make St. Louis such a diverse and amazing place to call home. From Weldon Spring to Wildwood, from Overland to O’Fallon, from Bellefontaine to Bridgeton, this is an exploration of St. Louis’s odds and ends like no other.

"Set in the tumultuous 1970s when women, African Americans, and the gay and lesbian community fought for equality while a "New Right" mobilized in defense of political conservatism and traditional family values, Memory's Shadow is the story of a family that survived the Holocaust and their ongoing engagement with that legacy long after World War II has ended. The novella deals with memory and mourning through the lens of the adult sisters in the Berk family. Hetty the oldest, a real estate agent, is fearful of the urban black population moving into her "safe" Jewish suburb. Toni, the second sister, an unmarried intellectual and feminist, is determined to raise a child on her own. Linda Sue, the youngest and most compassionate of the three, is a teacher driven by the need to solve the mystery of her family's survival in the Lodz ghetto during the Nazi occupation. Memory's Shadow is a tale of family loyalty, friendship, and resilience in the face of an unimaginable recurrence of tragedy."--