We wanted to rent the Christoper Wren church for an anniversary…read more They initially quoted a price of $2,000. and were totally inflexible even with reduced needs (i.e., afternoon only, no rehearsal the night before). That was not quite right, but we accepted it. But when we were ready to confirm, they advised us that they were bumping up the price by 40% (so $2,800 total), plus were adding a $500 cleaning fee, none of which was on their website or mentioned in any of their prior correspondence with us. Their excise was, "Oops, we didn't get around to updating the website?" Pathetic. Then, even though we'd already been communicating for a while, they said they wouldn't honor the $2,000 price. They said we were asking for a "discount," but what we were actually asking them to do was to simply honor their original quote. Their response was that they wouldn't budge on the preposterous $800 increase by even a dollar. A visit to the facilities is enjoyable. But avoid trying to do business with them, because they have no character or integrity.

Not interested in history during my school years, this was a place to go as an adult. So much great…read moreinformation on Churchill, his speech, life, The Cold War, etc. Thoroughly enjoyed the day here

The Staff is amazing well knowledgeable and treated us kindly. All the cars look well maintained…read moreand loved very much

My husband and I are on a road trip with our grandson on our way to Wyoming. We are stopping along…read morethe way, finding new places to explore. This museum was a great find for us. The staff person was knowledgeable and friendly; the way the cars were displayed was amazing. It was so much more than a car museum; it was a teachable experience of the different eras. Allow an hour.

The restaurant was very neat...an old horse barn with the stalls converted to booth seating. We…read morewere very excited to try some of the German food since we seem to have less and less of those and it was delicious. The woman that waited on us was very friendly and we were in and out in less than hour as we were trying to make the 12:30 tour so that made us happy. The tour was free and very interesting. We learned some very interesting things we had no idea about. I would recommend it if you are in the area.

I visited Stone Hill Winery yesterday, and while the property is beautiful, the service was…read moreextremely disappointing. When we walked in, we weren't greeted at all. Several other couples who arrived around the same time were welcomed immediately, but we were left standing there without any acknowledgment. It was uncomfortable and made us feel overlooked in a way no quest should experience. I can't say why we were treated differently, but the contrast was hard to ignore. Because of the lack of attention, we ended up buying only a few bottles- even though we originally planned to purchase two full cases. We also chose not to buy anything from the stores afterward, which is unusual for us, but the experience at the beginning made it difficult to fully appreciate the visit. For a winery with such a strong reputation, I expected a much more welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. This was a one- star experience for us, and we won't be returning.

I've been into model trains since I was a young man. My wife and I took our grandson here, knowing…read morehe'd have some interest and it definitely rocked. Upon entering, one of the staff gave us a great tour that included the introduction to the sizes, and some of the gems and finds that are on display. As we moved through, we went from experience to experience and then arrived in a large room with multiple layers, sprawling across a large area. As always, model trains are undergoing constant updates and improvement, but this gives insight into a hobby that enthralls so many people across the country. Definitely worth the hour journey for us and the nominal fee.

This place is so cool! TRAINS are EVERYWHERE. Rooms of trains!!!…read more Various scales. Many different scenes. So much detail. I was told the layouts are changed up regularly, so there will always be something new to see. Kids are welcome. There is a room with hands-on stuff (and plenty of Thomas). The front room has few items for purchase, but this isn't a store. This is a train-lover's dream. I attended the FREE admission open house on New Year's Day! Cake was served. It's just so wonderful! Recommended for both the enthusiasts and the merely curious.

We visited this museum today and it's small, but excellent. The museum director spent a lot of…read moretime explaining exhibits and he even opened up the car and Jeep to few the engine bays. It's free, but we made a donation. There exhibits from the Civil War through the recent American wars. Just a great place with great people.

Excellent Museum. It…read moreis on the small end of the scale but the quality is extremely high. Lots of historical items that are well curated and displayed in excellent condition. I loved seeing all of the detailed gear inside and outside of the building my young kids loved the large aircraft.

I thought I had written a review of this a couple years ago but maybe I didn't…read more I think of this place almost EVERY DAY. Definitely whenever someone mentions St Louis or anything that I associate with St Louis. It's my favorite place in the world. I think another reviewer recommended wearing closed toe-shoes, comfortable clothing that you can move in - preferably long pants - as long as they have good pockets, because you don't want to be carrying a purse or bag. This is important. If you have a fear of heights - the City Museum might make you forget that you have a fear of heights. Because it made me forget that I do. I was climbing everywhere. It's amazing. I know how to weld, and all the welds look great and are finished smoothly so you don't get scratched or snagged. Impressive! We went there once when our daughter was 6, and again when she was 21, and I can definitely say that I had a better time when she was older (even though, obviously, I was significantly older as well). Because it does seem a little not-safe if you have a little kid with you. But even then I had absolutely loved it. I live 8 hours away but would literally clear my schedule for the next couple days, anytime, if someone wanted me to go there with them. Just let me grab my sneakers and joggers and I'm ready!

The City Museum is a core memory from my childhood and a special place every kid deserves to…read moreexperience! Every square inch of this massive building (inside and out) is a playground for kids to explore, crawl, run, slide, jump, climb, you name it. I grew up coming here, and trips to the city museum stand out as some of my most fun days as a kid. I remember crawling through what seemed like miles of tunnels and having the time of my life. I can't wait to come back as an adult when my toddler is a little bit older. I'm not sure I'll fit in the tunnels anymore, but I'm certain if there is one place that is guaranteed to bring out the kid in you again, it's the city museum.

I am fascinated by museums large or small. The Fort Leonard Museum did NOT disappoint. I was…read moreimpressed by the thoughtfulness of the historical displays and the information they provided. Going through the museum I was overwhelmed by the history our nation has experienced in the past century and this century. Part of me wanted to read every display and look at every detail. Time was brief though. This was my second visit to this museum. There are three different areas in this museum: The military police, chemical, and engineer museum. There are three gift stores inside, and they were full of items I could not get outside of the base in most stores except online. I got post cards of the crossing pistols, a giant hoodie jacket, and tee with the crossing pistols.

This was a great tour! We started off in the visitors center. Then we toured Samuel Clemens boyhood…read morehome. "Becky Thacker's" house was across the street, as well as Grant's drugstore where the Clemens family lived when they were down on their luck. The city has preserved everything well and is taken care of it for posterity and future generations. My wife and I very much enjoyed this tour. We also took the trolley tour through town, which we enjoyed.

The tour of homes and museum of Mark Twain in Hannibal is a must see. The tour requires walking and…read moresome steps a probably would be difficult with a stroller, wheel chair or young children (although there are some elevators along the route). We did the tour on a Sunday morning. There were very few other visitors. The tour cost $14/person, which I thought was reasonable. Discounted tickets are available for seniors and kids. There is a small interpretive museum at the start that sets the stage for Sam Clement's / Mark Twain's boyhood and life. Parts of the exhibit are interactive. You then visit the Clement home (Tom Sawyer) which is styled with period furnishings and descriptive plaques. Next are visits to homes that inspired characters in his books - Huck Finn's cabin and Becky Thatcher's home. Becky's home has displays and info about the characters in Twain's books, with stories of Laura, the girl who died inspired Becky. There are clerk's along the way to answer questions, some more engaging than others. The tour acknowledges and describes Twain's views on slavery as you enter his father's office and the pharmacy exhibits. The final stop is down the street at a second museum with large interactive artifacts and a floor devoted to art. Along the tour are four gift shops that carry the shirt, books and other Twain memorabilia. The tour took about 2 hours to complete and you can break for lunch in town. There were restrooms in the museums. I learned a lot about Twain and his family and how he became a successful author. The town has been well preserved and run by local businesses. We found free street parking, but I'm guessing that parking is difficult on a busy tourist day. There is more parking behind the museum. This is a great learning experience, especially if Twain was part of your childhood reading.