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Established as a French trading post in 1764, St. Louis served as an entrance to the west and as a major port for steamboats travelling the Mississippi. Today the city's landmark is the towering, shining steel Gateway Arch. Though visitors often make it their first stop, there's plenty more beckoning, including the restored Union Station, first-rate museums, and numerous attractions geared towards children, many of them are free, making St. Louis a prime family destination.
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 MetroLink, the city's light-rail system, stops near all major attractions. It is convenient to rent a car, but be aware that parking is costly. Hotels and upmarket restaurants offer valet parking. A fee for this service is occasionally asked. St. Louis Transit oversees a network of light rail, bus, and van transportation.
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Lambert-St. Louis International Airport located 20 minutes northwest of downtown. Has scheduled flights on most major domestic and foreign airlines. Transport to and from the airport various from bus, car rental, light rail, taxi services and shuttle vans.
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