Category: Missouri
Carnival In The Back Of A Historical Landmark
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Union Station in St. Louis offers a fun and relaxed atmosphere without needing to book a room at this historical landmark On my last post, Sold to the Highest Bidder, I came across the beautiful St. Louis Union Station after learning it was no longer used a train station. It’s…
Sold to the Highest Bidder…for a While
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From losing a building to naming rights, our we losing local cultural and historical Significance in our cities? Union Station Chicago is home to cross-country trains for a more traditional form of travel. On a trip to St. Louis, I was surprised to find that although I’m departing from Union…
Finding the Life in a City
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exploring the central west end neighborhood of st. louis Ever been on vacation and in the middle of downtown, where everything happens, and wondered why is it so…blah? Is it that you’re doing very touristy things or just in the wrong neighborhood? On Settling In at Old Town, I mention…
Seeing Double at citygarden sculpture park in st. louis, mo
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Try instead to capture the art peeking out of nature. Let the world in. It’ll be your stage. Use the trees, flowers, and architecture of the city to frame your sculpture. The playful thing about this, is you normally don’t get to see fantastical elements in the real world. Suddenly,…
Semi-Hidden Gem at the Samuel Cupples House in St. Louis
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You can’t help but take a few minutes looking at the exterior before going in. I didn’t even need to go inside before I was taking pictures. Historical homes can often show their age in not only the physical building, but even in its furnishings and decorations.