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Right Here in River City

St. Louis is a city deeply rooted in the nearby riverbeds. Gateway Riverboat Cruises (877-982-1410) are a throwback to simpler times when the rivers ruled and life was lived at a slower pace. Several different cruises run daily—including an Oktoberfest cruise that serves traditional German fare each Sunday in October. Bonne Terre Mine was once the world’s largest lead mine, but groundwater seeped in after its closing in 1962, flooding the caverns. Today West End Diving (314-209-7200) hosts walking and boat tours, and for the more adventurous, leads divers through the subterranean labyrinth of underwater trails filled with submerged locomotives, elevator shafts, and stone pillars reminiscent of Roman ruins. The 320-acre Creve Coeur Lake is a quiet respite not far from the city. Non-gasoline boats are permitted and fishing is encouraged, but swimming is not allowed. Relax on the sandy beach while you look out at the lake’s "Dripping Springs" waterfall.

Sculpture Al Fresco

As the summer humidity gives way to the cool autumn air, St. Louis offers scores of unique outdoor happenings. The Missouri Botanical Garden (314-577- 9400) currently presents the awe-inspiring African sculpture exhibit, “Chapungu: Nature, Man and Myth.” The sculptures’ socially inspired themes bring a dignified beauty and cultural awareness to the splendid gardens. St. Louisans are proud of the city’s many free attractions. The monumental installations at Laumeier Sculpture Park (314-821-1209) carry on the tradition of bringing complimentary culture to the masses. Fall is the perfect time to visit this outdoor sculpture museum and experience art and nature simultaneously. The St. Louis suburb of Clayton  boasts an exceptional outdoor art collection. A stroll down the chic streets provides a glimpse of works created by some of the world’s greatest sculptors. Begin at the intersection of Hanley and Wydown, where Fernando Botero’s “Man on a Horse” sits like a rotund Buddha on an equine throne.    

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