The Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge. It is named after Stan Musial, a…read moreBaseball Hall of Fame legend who played 22 seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals. Known as Stan the Man, the bridge holds a similar nickname, the Stan Span. Take a river cruise on the Gateway Arch Riverboat to get a different view of this and other bridges, like the Eads and the MLK, along the Mississippi River.

Carrying four wide lanes of Interstate 70 across the Mississippi, the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial…read moreBridge joins Saint Louis Missouri with Saint Clair County Illinois. It is a beautiful cable-stayed bridge that has a total length of 2803 feet with the main span at 1500 feet and 75 feet of clearance over the river. The Diamond / A-shaped tower design is similar to the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston SC https://www.yelp.com/biz/arthur-ravenel-jr-bridge-mount-pleasant-2?hrid=adycp2YtNWJNWD6GJRhgFA. The bridge was built between 2010 and 2013, opening for traffic on February 9, 2014. Though a toll was initially proposed to fund the bridge, there is no toll to cross the bridge today. [Review 17220 overall - 129 in Missouri - 737 of 2022.]

Full of culture, art and history Old North St. Louis is revitilizing wonderfully. From newly…read moreconstructed housing to small businesses the community is a gem. Old North is the home of some really great landmarks from Crown Candy, Produce Row, Bissinger's Chocolatier, Griot Black History Museum, North Riverfront Trail, Rachenbach Park, and plenty more. Give it a whirl. ~Christy

Crossing the Jefferson Barracks Bridge today felt like one of those classic Saint Louis river…read moremoments, the kind where the Mississippi reminds you just how much of the region's identity is tied to moving from one side to the other. Saint Louis is, of course, a river city and there are a bunch of bridges that are all useful for crossing the river and your choice depends on where you're headed. I've been on the Chain of Rocks Bridge north of the city, the Stan Musial, and the McKinley and Clay bridges near downtown. Today's visit had me south of the city and heading south into Illinois, so it was the Jefferson Barracks bridge as I was on I-255 and US-50. The Jefferson Barracks Bridge is a pair of twin tied‑arch bridges carrying Interstate 255 and U.S. Route 50 between Saint Louis County, Missouri and Monroe County, Illinois. Each spans runs about 4000 feet with a 909-foot arch over the shipping channel, giving it a clean, modern arch profile that stands out from the older truss bridges elsewhere on the river. The westbound span opened in 1983, and the eastbound span followed in 1992, though the second span had a memorable hiccup when a crane dropped a section into the river and the damaged portion had to be rebuilt. There's a bit of history baked into this crossing. Before these arches existed, the route was served by a steel truss toll bridge built in 1942 that opened in 1944, with tolls lasting until 1959 when the construction bonds were finally paid off. That older bridge was demolished in 1985, clearing the way for the modern tied-arch pair. Today there is no toll and the crossing feels like a straightforward part of the beltway rather than a special event. Traffic this evening was very light heading south and the bridge handled it smoothly. It's not the flashiest or most dramatic crossing in the region, but it's a reliable and well-designed piece of infrastructure with a clean view of the river and a bit of drama in its construction history. A solid southern Mississippi River crossing and one that does it without fuss. [Review 1089 of 2026 - 583 in Missouri - 26268 overall]

Went today on Wednesday at 2:30 it was closed. Even though it says open till 4:30. Why is it…read moreclosed lights off dirt locked however there was a light on in a back room. Is this normal? Very frustrating

I had to get my personal property taxes straightened out, because the cars listed on my bill were…read moreincorrect. And that made it impossible to obtain license plate stickers for a car that wasn't itemized on the bill. I thought this would be a supreme red-tape disaster. There were just two ahead of me. When my number was called, the woman knew exactly how to get everything straightened out. When she printed out my 2012 personal property declaration, it was the 2010 form, and the cars listed were absolutely correct -- for 2010. What a mix-up. And there was my signature with the date of January 23, 2010. Amazing that this became my 2012 form, 'cause all over the top of the form was 2010 in BIG print. Well, mystery solved in a manner of minutes. I had with me the titles to the cars I DO own. She corrected my 2012 personal property tax receipt for what I owned on January 1, 2012, printed it out for me (to get the license renewal that prompted all of this), and said I'd get a partial refund. WOWEE!! And she updated my current owned vehicles for the 2013 declaration. In and out in about 20 minutes, allowing 10 minutes for the wait. No charge for anything!

They have so many things for the community! Pools, YMCA, outdoor concerts, hiking trails.... We…read morelove this city!

Chesterfield is probably most known for the mall but offers so much more to its community…read more The parks & recreation surrounding Chesterfield are amazing and well kept. There is all the shopping and eateries you need as well as a ton of grocers depending on preference. Nightlife is also great with plenty of happy hour restaurants, bars & grills. Sporting arenas, aquatics, schools, outlet malls, etc. It's all here in Chesterfield. Christy welcomes you.

I wonder how some of the eateries here pass a health dept inspection. Light covers missing off all…read morethe ceilings light over the food prep areas. Chicken served at temps that will make you ill. Tea dispensers never taken apart and cleaned. The list goes on and on. Eating or drinking out here you are rolling the dice. What does their health department do ?

I initially contacted the Jefferson County Health Department to inquire about the COVID…read moreVaccination. I was frustrated when I was transferred to a voicemail and had to wait for someone to return my call. I am a very impatient person, so this was quite the annoyance. To my surprise, I received a call back within an hour from Tara Garrow. Not only was she helpful, but she answered all questions I had! It is often said that you can tell if someone is smiling over the phone when they speak..... well she was smiling and was one of the most helpful and pleasant young ladies I have spoken to in quite some time. When I received a call about scheduling the vaccine, I had the pleasure of speaking wiht Ms. Garrow for a second time. Let me say she was just as pleasant and helpful as she was initially. Amazing work Ms. Garrow! Amazing Work! Sincerely, Grateful Jefferson County Resident

What an adorable little town! We came in for probably the same reason 50% of people visit, the…read moreStrawberry festival, and had such a good time. The downtown has such an adorable set up and feels very welcoming. We'll have to come back and visit all the boutiques on a normal day!

Wow, my first time in this cute little town. I was hoping to hear the carolers but when we were…read morethere, we must have missed them. They also was some type of cookie event that you buy tickets in advance to join. It seems pretty neat but we did not know about that and the tickets were already sold out. The farm animals were great and you can pet them if you want. Seeing Santa and taking pictures with Santa is good. Neat little town to make a stop before Christmas.

Wow! For a small museum, they have a ton of information, pictures, research, etc. People are…read moredelightful and helpful especially if you're trying to find your roots. It's all free (donation appreciated) and it's one of the best places I've been. Great pictures of the town through the years and neat artifacts upstairs, including corn cob pipes, the first Busch beer, old doctor and photographer's office, etc. Everything is well organized.

Many of my ancestors came from Franklin County, so this place is near and dear to me. I've been…read morethere several times to visit and look around. There's always something I haven't seen before. The collection of photographs is well organized and extensive enough that one can get a real feel for the way of life in Washington for the last century and a half. Plan to spend a whole day if you want to peruse all the photos. The museum also houses the genealogical library. Lots of good information is there if you are hunting ancestors and long lost friends and relatives. Go there and you'll find the staff and volunteers helpful, welcoming and friendly.