The city of St. Louis is situated in the state of Missouri and is best known for The Gateway Arch which towers over the city. This is the tallest man made monument in the world.
The Gateway Arch is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and was built in only two years between 1963 and 1965. The builders and designers had a lift or tram system built into the arch to make it possible for visitors and tourists to get to the top and view the city of Saint Louis.
The Gateway Arch is not the only thing worth seeing in this city. Saintlouis is also known for being the city in the United States of America with the most tourists' attractions that do pot charge an entry fee. This means that as a tourist or visitor you will be able to see as much of this city's attractions without having to pay every time you wish to enter.
The Lambert St. Louis International Airport is where most visitors who travel by plane will enter. There is also the Chesterfield Airport nearby which serves general aviation purposes. Lambert St. Louis International Airport offers flights from almost all of the domestic airlines as well as a few international airlines.
Visitors can also get to St. Louis by train. The city caters for arrivals and departures on three Amtrak Lines coming from and going to Chicago, Kansas City and the line that runs from Dallas, Little Rock and Los Angeles. Greyhound also has buses from several national locations running to Sacramento. You can also get a car rental from Hertz, Avis, or Budget and is not confined to any particular schedule. It is ideal for those looking to travel freely around the beautiful city of St. Louis.