Climatron
4344 Shaw Blvd , St. Louis, MO 63110
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Neighborhood > St. Louis
Categories > Entertainment & Attractions
Type > Points of Interest - Entertainment
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Short Description:
Built in 1960, this 70-ft high, 175-ft. wide glistening glass bubble was the world's first geodesic dome greenhouse. This achievement was one-upped in 1976, when the dome was named one of the 100 most significant architectural achievements in U.S. history.
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The rich scent of dirt fills unsuspecting nostrils walking in, and a rush of humidity prepares the senses for the tropical world to come. The rainforest conservatory may seem dauntingly high, but once inside, visitors can see why such proportions are essential. Towering palm trees stretch to scrape the tops of the dome, and surrounding these giants are 1,200 other species of exotic trees and plants. The heavy burble of waterfalls blends with chitters and chirps from endangered species that depend on the Climatron for survival.
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