Take this tour for a brief drive-by tour and overview of St. Louis’ most famous landmarks, including the city’s original settlement, Laclede’s Landing, the famous Gateway Arch, the floating riverboat casino and the Old Cathedral, the oldest cathedral west of the Mississippi. From there you will see the Old Courthouse and Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals. Next, your tour guide will familiarize you with the rich history of the colorful Busch family en route to the King of Beers the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. Situated in a complex with over 70 red brick structures on 100 acres, the brewery buildings are known for their unique architecture and several are National Historic Landmarks. During the tour, you will see the World Famous Clydesdales, the Fermentation Building, the Packaging and Bottling Plant, the Brew House and a film about the brewing process. No visit would be complete without a stop in the hospitality room to sample the family of Anheuser-Busch products. After leaving Anheuser-Busch you’re in for one last treat - Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, a St. Louis tradition since 1929. Here enjoy a specialty “concrete” shake that is so thick you can turn it upside down.
Visit St. Charles, the oldest town on the Missouri River. St. Charles is a source of historical encounters: the Lewis and Clark Rendezvous, Missouri’s First State Capitol, the origin of the Boone’s Lick Trail, and home to Daniel Boone. Enjoy a driving tour of Main Street; a nine-block historic district filled with 80 restored buildings dating from 1790 to 1900. Today, this cobblestone and gas lit street is known for its gift, antique and craft shops. During your free time, you can shop this quaint village, visit Missouri’s First State Capitol or the Lewis & Clark Nature Center during your free time. For the bike riders in the group, take a scenic bike ride on the Katy Trail a smooth pebble trail along the Missouri River. This is the route Lewis and Clark took on their expedition through the newly purchased Louisiana Purchase in the early 1800s.
 
This tour will trace the history of St. Louis beginning with the city’s original settlement, Laclede’s Landing. You will visit the famous Gateway Arch, the Nation’s tallest monument which commemorates the gateway to the west for thousands of 19th century pioneers. Here, take a tram ride to the top for a unique bird’s eye view of the city or watch a documentary on how this magnificent steel structure was created. Experience the “Mighty” Mississippi first hand during a Gateway Riverboat cruise. You will board an authentic paddle wheeler for a one-hour sightseeing cruise and take in the views of the dramatic St. Louis skyline. Enjoy a view of the Old Cathedral, the oldest cathedral west of the Mississippi. Across the street is the Old Courthouse, the setting for cases involving slavery, the fur trade and equal rights. Of these cases, the Dred Scott Freedom Trial is the most notable. You will pass the new Busch Stadium as well as St. Louis Union Station, once the busiest rail terminal in the world. At the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, also known as the New Cathedral, you will see one of the largest collections of mosaics in the world - 84,000 square feet in 8,000 shades of color! Your tour will finish off with a drive thru the 1914 World’s Fair compound.
Golfers, cross the border into Illinois to enjoy this year’s golf outing at Stonewolf golf Club. This is a Jack Nicklaus Signature course which means the legend himself, Jack Nicklaus, took an active hand in the total design and construction of this magnificent golf course. This is one of only four Jack Nicklaus Signature courses in Illinois and Missouri. With a Jack Nicklaus Signature course, you get what you'd expect: perfect golf. Stonewolf features Zoysiagrass tees and fairways and bent grass greens. A challenging round. But with five sets of tees, play is as easy or hard as you want. This is a shot maker's course,” says Stonewolf Pro Chris Nava. “Several of the holes have a lot of character – you're not going to be hitting driver off the tee necessarily. The layup holes will require you to make two good approach shots. “Here you'll find distinct bunkers – real “Nicklaus” bunkers! You will remember these bunkers for their shape, design, placement – everything!” Enjoy our golf outing at this unique Illinois course.
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