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Anheuser-Busch has put quality at the forefront of their business since the company was founded in 1852. If you’d like to see how that quality comes about, you are invited to share the Budweiser experience at the by touring the brewery located in St. Louis. Let the horsepower in your Ford take you to the home of the famous Clydesdale horses.
On the tour you will be able to walk through the crafting of Budweiser, The Great American Lager, which is thoughtfully made with all-natural, quality ingredients to create the refreshing brew consumed worldwide. If you are 21 years of age or older, you tour will include a visit to the renowned Hospitality Room where you can enjoy your favorite A-B brew including a selection of new and innovative products. Also available are soft drinks and snacks.
The majestic Budweiser Clydesdales, known for their grace as well as their size and strength, are can be visited during your tour by stopping by their stables.
Are you looking for a fun souvenir or gift emblazoned with the A-B logo? Maybe a nifty little stein to put in the cup holder of the Ford Escape? Or a huge cooler for the next tailgating party? Look no further. The Bud Shop carries an amazing selection of the latest in Anheuser-Busch and Budweiser branded merchandise.
Brew and souvenirs aside, your tour will also take you through a blend of venerable Busch heritage, state-of-the-art brewing techniques and fabulous architecture.
12th & Lynch Streets
(314) 577-2626
A recent addition to the A-B Tour Center…Beer School! This session is an interactive and informative half-hour lecture that walks you through the process of brewing and lets you get up close and personal with a variety of brands and styles of beer. In class you will learn techniques for proper pouring, exciting food pairings, and the distinct ingredients used for beer making. This experience is limited to guests ages 21 and older. The cost is only $10.00 per person, which includes gifts for the beer enthusiast!
Beer School is offered throughout the day. For a fun and information afternoon, make your reservation by calling (314) 577-2626.
Fall is in the air. Hot days give way to crisp nights. Kids are back in school. The days are getting shorter. All those signs point to one thing…..Are you ready for some football?!?!?
The St. Louis Rams’ new season kicks off September 13. That means it’s time to wash the Ford Explorer, break out the portable grill and plan your tailgating party.
Tickets for home games are available online. The schedule for 2009-10 is listed below.
Sept. 13 at Seattle Seahawks (FOX) 3:15 p.m.
Sept. 20 at Washington Redskins (FOX) Noon
Sept. 27 GREEN BAY PACKERS (FOX) Noon
Oct. 4 at San Francisco 49ers (FOX) 3:15 p.m.
Oct. 11 MINNESOTA VIKINGS (FOX) Noon
Oct. 18 at Jacksonville Jaguars (FOX) Noon
Oct. 25 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (CBS) Noon
Nov. 1 at Detroit Lions (FOX) Noon
Nov. 8 BYE
Nov. 15 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (FOX) Noon
Nov. 22 ARIZONA CARDINALS (FOX) 3:05 p.m.
Nov. 29 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (FOX) Noon
Dec. 6 at Chicago Bears (FOX) Noon
Dec. 13 at Tennessee (FOX) Noon
Dec. 20 HOUSTON TEXANS (CBS) Noon
Dec. 27 at Arizona Cardinals (FOX) 3:05 p.m.
Jan. 3 SAN FRANCISCO (FOX)
(Home games in caps.)
Edward Jones Dome at America's Center
901 N. Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314) 342-5201
From I-44:
I-44 intersects with I-55/70 near downtown. Exit merged interstates at downtown exit Memorial Drive. Memorial Drive to Washington Avenue. For the Broadway Central entrance to the Dome, turn left on Washington Avenue to 9th Street (one-way). Right on 9th Street (one-way) to Cole Street. Right on Cole Street to Broadway (one-way). Right on Broadway (one-way south) to Broadway Central entrance (located in center of the block in between Entries C and B).
From I-55
See above directions after I-44 merge.
From I-64 (Highway 40)
Highway 40 to the 'Last Missouri Exit' (Broadway). At end of ramp make left on Cerre Street (one-way east). Cerre Street to 4th Street. Left on 4th Street to Washington Avenue. For the Broadway Central entrance to the Dome, turn left on Washington Avenue to 9th Street (one-way). Right on 9th Street (one-way) to Cole Street. Right on Cole Street to Broadway (one-way). Right on Broadway (one-way south) to Broadway Central entrance (located in center of the block between entries C and B).
If you’re not going to tailgate, then leave the Explorer at home and pile the family into the Focus. That will make parking a wee bit easier in those crowded downtown lots.
Have you ever wondered how many watermelons you could fit into the trunk of a Ford Focus? Or how about how many bushels of produce could you cram into a Ford Explorer? Now’s the time to find out because the Soulard Farmer’s Market is in full swing with the bounties of the season.
Soulard Farmer’s Market is the last Public Market in the City of St. Louis. The origin was as a public market mapped out by Perre LaClede in 1764. As the City grew, the market split, and Soulard Market was created in 1839 as the South or French Market. The land for it was donated in perpetuity by Julia Soulard in 1838. The first structure was built shortly thereafter and the current structure was built in 1828.
Today it is a large Public Market with an array of vendors, more so from April into the fall. You can find produce, live poultry, pets, art, meat spices, coffee, flowers and many other products.
Shopping at Soulard Farmer's Market is a one of a kind experience that for some can be a little intimidating, but for most a lot of fun. If it’s your first trip to the market you should come down on a Saturday if you can, and walk the entire market.
Soulard Farmer's Market is in the shape of a large "H" so it is easy to just go in a large square pattern and you will see the whole thing. While walking the Market you should make note of not only the prices of the produce but also the quality of the produce. Every stand will have different prices and different quality.
Most stand owners families have been on the market for several generations so getting to know them can sometimes help you when trying to locate hard to get items or even get you a break on price. Every stand at the market is independent of the next, so when purchasing goods be sure to ask how many stalls that particular stand covers.
The Market is open Wednesday through Saturday. It the busiest on Friday and Saturday, when all vendors are open.
The Market adjoins a park and open space and it is used for a variety of neighborhood events and provides a place to play or rest. So head on down to Soulard. Load the family and a picnic lunch in the Ford Escape, or sample the wares of the market vendors.
OPEN YEAR ROUND
Wednesday-Saturday
Hours:
Wednesday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Soulard Market Office: 314-622-4180
Grab the family and pile in the Ford. Now head to downtown St. Louis where two blocks have been transformed into a breathtaking oasis and one of the coolest urban landscapes you will ever see.
Framed by office towers, the two formerly vacant blocks have metamorphosed into Citygarden — a vibrant and serene blending of lush plantings and internationally renowned sculpture with delights of water, stone, architecture and design.
Surrounded by no fences or gates, and with no admission fee, Citygarden is completely open and accessible to the public 365 days a year. There is nothing quite like it in the downtown of any American city.
Citygarden features two dozen works of modern and contemporary sculpture by some of the world’s most highly regarded artists. They include Fernand Leger, Mark di Suvero, Keith Haring, Martin Puryear, Jim Dine, Tony Smith, and Aristide Maillol.
The landscaping features imaginative uses of water and stone that play off of the region’s chief natural feature, its great rivers; Citygarden is in the shadow of the Gateway Arch and within walking distance of the Mississippi River. The landscaping also features diverse, lush plantings, selected and arranged both to complement the sculpture and to provide a beauty and power of their own. A strong emphasis on native plants and six rain gardens, among other features, locate the garden in the horticultural vanguard.
In addition to its sculpture and magnificent plantings, the garden features remarkable hardscape, including a 550-foot long arcing limestone wall enclosing a large video wall for video art and movies; a glass-walled café; and a stunning, serpentine “meander wall” capped in polished granite. Its water features include a six-foot waterfall and a spray plaza, where 102 nozzles will shoot water as much as seven feet into the air in thousands of patterns and colors — and where children can play.
Citygarden is located in downtown St. Louis, between 8th Street to the east and 10th Street to the west, and Chestnut Street to the north and Market Street to the south. Depending on when you visit parking can be tight, so maybe you should leave the Flex at home and bring the Ford Focus.
Welcome….come in and take a step back in time.
Inside Crown Candy Kitchen you will spot a vintage jukebox, Coca-Cola collectibles and the soda fountain. There are old fashioned booths, fabulous treats and enough nostalgia to make you feel all warm and fuzzy. The only thing missing is the back seat of a Ford Mustang.
Crown Candy Kitchen opened in 1913 and is one of St. Louis’ oldest and most popular son, George, took over the business and built it into the family favorite that it is today. attractions. Harry Karandzieff and his best friend, Pete Jugaloff, brought their confectionary skills from Greece, a long with a dream of providing a friendly family environment as a backdrop for their delicious creations. During the early 50’s Harry’s
Did you know that CCK makes their own chocolate? Whether it’s for a weekly candy run, a stop to find goodies for the Christmas stockings, or a Valentine’s treat for your sweetheart, CCK has been satisfying the sweet tooth of St. Louisans for generations.
Besides the soda fountain and fabulous candy, CCK serves great food for lunch and dinner. Whether you’re in the mood for a thick stacked sandwich, warm satisfying chili, a giant gourmet frank or a salad with soup, CCK is ready to prepare a fresh meal to feed the hungriest appetite.
Be sure to leave room for dessert, because nobody leaves CCK without diving in to one of the world-renowned sweets. Maybe a Butterscotch Malted, a Chocolate Phosphate or a double yummy sundae!
And don’t forget the loved ones. All candy, desserts and souvenirs can be packaged for take-out.
CCK is located on St. Louis Avenue in the Old North St. Louis neighborhood.
Crown Candy Kitchen
1401 St. Louis Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63106
314-621-9650
I hope you have a large Ford – maybe an Explorer, Expedition or a Flex – because friends, family and neighbors are all going to want to pile in the car and join you in a fabulous, fun visit to Crown Candy Kitchen.
On Memorial Day, the Saint Louis Symphony Volunteer Association presents Gypsy Caravan for the 36th straight year. A city within a city is created for up to 25,000 shoppers eager to find bargains and unique treasures galore when one of the Midwest’s largest antique, craft and flea markets takes place on the University of Missouri – St. Louis campus.
Come to the University campus to join the center of all the activity. Located just off of I-70 and I-170 in north St. Louis County. This annual event has wonderful visibility, ample public parking for the family Ford.
The area will be transformed as vendors display their wares. Because Gypsy Caravan is a
nationally recognized fair, featuring vendors come from a number of states and offer everything from trinkets to treasures, birdhouses to bureaus. It’s an incredible selection of antiques, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, fashions, crafts and much more. Something is bound to catch your eye, capture your heart or whet your appetite. Delicious food and beverages are also a part of the event and refresh those who spend part of the holiday with us.
This shopper’s paradise is open from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm rain or shine. The proceeds benefit the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and the Symphony’s education and community programs. These programs reach thousands of young people each year.
From I-70, take Exit 240, and head your Ford South on Florissant Rd.
Parking is available by turning right on to University Place Drive, then left on
Mark Twain Drive and then right on West Drive; or continue south on Florissant
Road, turn west on Bellerive Dr. and at top of hill, turn left into the first parking
garage.
From I-170, take Exit 6, and head your Ford East on Natural Bridge Road for one mile.
Parking is available on both the north and south campuses. Handicap parking will
be available off University Drive.
You probably should clean out the trunk of your Taurus, fold down the seats in the Focus or borrow someone’s Expedition, because you are going to want plenty of available space to load up the treasures you are going to find.
Pack a picnic lunch. Pile the kids in the Ford. Spring is in the air and it’s time to head out for a day of adventure at Grant’s Farm.
There are many exciting animal encounters possible at Grant's Farm, the 281-acre ancestral home of the Busch family, located just south of the city of St. Louis. The Farm is home to more than 1,000 animals representing more than 100 different species from six continents. Grant's Farm, operated by Anheuser-Busch, Inc., has been a St. Louis tradition for over five decades. More than 24 million guests have visited this popular family attraction during its history.
The Farm takes its name from our 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. In the 1850s, Grant founded and farmed a portion of the 281 acres. Today, this land is home to Grant's Farm and is preserved as a living symbol of the Busch family's love for animals and Anheuser-Busch's commitment to wildlife conservation and preservation. Admission to Grant's Farm is free to all ages. Reservations are not required.
Deer Park is home to a variety of exotic animal species from around the world, including Bison from North America ,Black Buck Antelope from Europe, Red Deer from Asia andEurope, Zebra from Africa and more!
The wildlife, including animals from the six of the seven continents around the world, is free to roam throughout this natural setting of Deer Park.
Throughout the tour of Deer Park, guests will find several beautiful lakes such as Mirror Lake. Fan-tailed goldfish and brilliant orange and white Japanese Koi are found in these lakes. Koi have been known to grow up to five feet in length and live to be 150 years old.
The Budweiser Clydesdale Stables are home to approximately 35 Clydesdale mares, stallions and foals. Anheuser-Busch has one of the world's largest herds of Clydesdale horses and owns approximately 250 nationwide.
Admission to Grant's Farm, tram rides and all shows is complimentary, but, alas, you must pay for parking.
Parking fees:
* $11 per vehicle (yes, even Ford drivers must pay up)
* $30 for buses
* $40 for a season parking
Call now and reserve your Private Expedition! This unique experience provides an adventure guests won't forget. The Grant’s Farm Private Expedition includes a ride in an open air vehicle through the Deer Park with up close feeding experience with animals and fish. Visit the Clydesdale stables. A group photograph for each member of your tour, two parking passes, soda and water are also provided. Call (314) 843-1700 for reservations and more information.
Imagine life with no alarm clocks, no cell phone, no pager, no answering machine, no computer and no noise. Just peace and quiet. That life may be impossible to obtain, but it can happen if only for a few hours or perhaps a few days in Ste. Genevieve MO, just 1 hour south of St. Louis. An easy drive in the family Ford.
This is a charming, laid-back town, where bicycles stand on the sidewalks without locks and people stroll in and out of inviting little shops filled with antiques, crafts, gifts, sweets and wine.
One can enjoy the charm of an Old World village plus the comforts and convenience of modern living. Stroll through the streets of this unique community, dine in a variety of restaurants, browse the specialty shops and stay in distinguished bed and breakfast inns and other fine lodgings.
Beauvais-Amoureux House
The Beauvais-Amoureux House was built over-looking Le Grand Champ agricultural fields in 1792. This is a French creole vernacular post in ground (poteaux-enterre) construction; one of three in Ste. Genevieve and only five in the US. Its cedar log walls are set directly into the earth, without a foundation. The roof system consists of king-post trusses and longitudinal wind braces. The house is located at 327 St. Mary Road and is open occasionally to the public.
Hawn State Park
After leaving the historic site, point the Ford towards Hawn State Park which is just 16 miles from the city in Ste. Genevieve County, off Hwy 32. This is the best wilderness experience that nature has to offer to forget traffic jams, family crises and work related problems. Within the 4,953-acre park is the 2,570-acre "Whispering Pine Wild Area".
Nowhere else in Missouri can one find these rare plants, some left behind by glaciers. When snow is on the ground winter provides a special treat of frozen water falls and wonderful ice sculptures. Spring brings the wild pink azaleas which grow from the bluffs, hills and sandstone. You will also see the dogwoods, redbuds and many, many wildflowers.
When arriving at the park drive up to the information office and get a map. This will help to select one of the many trails and direct you to the campground, picnic area and facilities. For more information, call 573-883-3603.
After visiting the historical homes and hiking in park, head back into town for shopping at the unique gift stores and antique shops. You'll wish you had brought the Expedition instead of the Taurus so there'd be more room to load up all your purchases. Then relax over a lovely dinner and rest up with an overnight stay at a bed 'n' breakfast before heading back into the city.
In University City, along a vibrant six-block entertainment and shopping district with ten live music stages and an eclectic mix of retail and restaurants, The Loop is a place of rich history and energetic evolution. A brilliant success, The Loop now serves as a model for communities across the country. The American Planning Association recently named this thriving urban retail, arts and entertainment district "One of the 10 Great Streets in America."
You will find 140 shops and restaurants, like the world famous Blueberry Hill, a landmark restaurant and music club filled with pop culture memorabilia. There is a fabulous mix of ethnic foods including Thai, Chinese, Lebanese, and Italian. Complementing the mix of retail is an outdoor market featuring fresh produce and seafood.
On the expanded eastern edge of The Loop, music continues at The Pageant, a popular concert and party venue, and home to The Halo Lounge. There are more exciting restaurants, such as the popular pizza place, Pi, and Miss Saigon, which features Vietnamese cuisine.
For recreation, visit the charming, deco dream, The Pin-Up Bowl, or spend a cozy weekend at the Moonrise, a new boutique hotel.
Embedded in the sidewalk along Delmar Boulevard in the Loop area of University City, Missouri, is a succession of large brass stars. Joe Edwards, proprietor of the Rock 'n Roll restaurant and pub Blueberry Hill, conceived the St. Louis Walk of Fame as a way not only of commemorating St. Louis' many contributions to art and literature, music and science, athletics and entertainment, journalism and politics, but also as a way of adding some further enrichment to one of the country's most unusual stretches of urban thoroughfare.
Here along Delmar are all the things human beings have to have: old books, new books, hardware, good beer, arts and crafts, fresh oysters and fresh ground coffee and fresh bread, fruits and vegetables that you can pick up and shake and tap, newspapers, fresh flowers, movies, music recorded and music played live, hummus and sushi and barbecue, the delicate and colorful works of ethnic cultures and baseball cards.
The Loop offers plenty of parking for the family Ford, which a three story garage on the western end and a large parking lot near The Pageant. But if the family is too big to even fit into a Ford Expedition, there is a Metro stop just a few short blocks away.
The University City Loop runs along Delmar, between Big Bend and just east of Skinker, about one mile north of I-64.
The Museum of Transportation was founded in 1944 by a group of individuals dedicated to preserving the past. They acquired the 1870's Bellefontaine #33 mule-drawn streetcar from the St. Louis Public Service Company and they formed a nonprofit organization titled the St Louis Railway Historical Society, which later became the Transport Museum Association.
The Bellefontaine #33 was stored until after WWII when the group was able to locate the present site on Barrett Station Road.
The mule car was soon joined by a collection of streetcars, an 1869 vintage derrick from the Missouri Pacific Railroad, a 4-4-2 Atlantic type steam locomotive from the Chicago and Northwestern and an 1889 ten wheeler 4-6-0 steam locomotive from the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
The name was changed to Museum of Transport in 1948, and the Museum opened 7 days a week in 1957. About 1960 the name became National Museum of Transport.
On Sept 1, 1979 St. Louis County Parks took over the operation of the Museum. The assets of the Museum were donated to the County in 1983, giving the county title to the collection as well as operation of the site.
Today, the Transport Museum Association, the continuation of the private not for profit incorporation, assists with funding and raising money for new acquisitions and restoration.
Expanded services now include tours and classrooms, a theatre, educational programs, puppet shows and facilities for parties and events. Their full calendar includes the following Ford Car show coming this spring.
All-Ford Event - April 5, 2009
Presented by: The Model A Restorers Club, Model T Club & Early Ford V8 Club.
This event is open to Ford vehicles old and new. One of the highlights of the show will be the opportunity to watch a team assemble a Ford Model T from crates of parts in just minutes and drive away.
Summer Hours (May 1st - September 1)
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Winter Hours (September 2nd - April30th)
Closed Monday.
Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Museum of Transportation
St. Louis County Parks and Recreation
3015 Barrett Station Road
St. Louis, MO 63122
