Rent a car from Hertz and get on your journey to explore St Louis. The largest city in Missouri, it is located between Missouri and Illinois. Pick up your car hire from St Louis Lambert International Airportand explore the Gateway to the West.
St Louis was the starting point set by the Europeans when they set out to conquer the Wild West. A monumental place in American history, this city has many attractions that tourists will love. Make your way down to the Gateway Arch in your car hire from St Louis Lambert International Airport. Located in the centre of Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park; this arch is the symbol of the city's role as the "Gateway to the West". A majestic structure of stainless steel, eight elevators run up to the observation platform on the highest point of the arch. Visitors can also view this attraction by riverboat cruise or helicopter tour. Either way, the view is magnificent.
Travel to the Old Courthouse after grabbing your rental car from St Louis Lambert International Airport. Located on the right side of Market Street, this massive domed building is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park. Built in the mid 1800s, it has been the scene of several important trials, including the suit by Dred Scott for freedom from slavery. The courthouse now showcases exhibits from the Museum of Westward Expansion. A definite hit with history fans, this trip to the courthouse will be nothing short of educational.
A gem of St Louis is the Missouri Botanical Garden. Drive down to this St Louis oasis in your rental carand admire the lovely rose gardens and aqua tunnelbeneath a water lily pool. Also known as the Shaw Garden, this garden proves to be fascinating to tourists, especially those with children. The Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden is designed with youngsters in mind, targeting towards educating and inspiring children in the field of horticulture. There are also prairie villages, tree houses and a wetlands area with a steamboat that are popular tourist attractions within the garden.
Pick up your rental car from St Louis Lambert International Airport and head over to Forest Park. It sits on the site of the 1904 World Fair, and some of the structures here date back from then. In the centre of the park, is City Art Museum with collections of art from prehistoric through contemporary works. The St Louis Zoo is also located there, housing more than 6500 animals ranging from elephants, hippos and gorillas to tree kangaroos and sea lions. This zoo will definitely be popular with families as children will have the opportunity to observe the animals up close and personal.
St Louis, Missouri, is truly a one of its kind city, with amazing historical and cultural sites for all visitors to experience. Explore St Louis by rental car and enjoy the sights and sounds it has to offer at your own pace.
