Dea Hoover
Owner, Discover St. Louis, St. Louis
What are three great group experiences that capture the history of St. Louis?
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Gateway Arch: The nation’s tallest monument, the Gateway Arch is the symbol of St. Louis and Missouri’s role as the Gateway to the West for pioneers. Definitely the most group-friendly attraction in the city, the Arch offers four great experiences and is ideal for 20 to 300. Ride to the top of the monument aboard a unique tram system, view a movie about the building of the Arch, view an IMAX film about the Lewis and Clark expedition, and then enjoy a narrated cruise aboard a replica paddlewheel boat along the downtown riverfront. All four tickets may be booked with one phone call or e-mail.
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Favazza’s Restaurant: Favazza’s Restaurant is located on The Hill, St. Louis’ Italian neighborhood. Home to the only street in America where two Baseball Hall of Famers grew up, The Hill claims both Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola as native sons. It is also home to some of the best Italian food in the U.S. and the birthplace of toasted ravioli. Favazza’s is a perfect location for group dining, located in a historic building with multiple private dining areas. Just down the street is Favazza’s banquet location, the Rose of the Hill, which accommodates groups over 150 with an intimate ambience.
- City Museum: City Museum is an award-winning attraction with more unusual items in one location than possibly anywhere else in the country. This city was once known as "first in shoes, first in booze and last in the American League." This former International Shoe factory shares St. Louis’ manufacturing history with industrial designs from the past to the present. Bob Cassilly, the artist and creator of City Museum, gathered pieces of demolished St. Louis buildings, created sculptures with remnants from concrete mixers, and acquired Daniel Boone’s son’s cabin and the world’s largest pencil for display. There’s even a Ferris wheel atop the venue. City Museum accommodates groups from 15 to 400.