St. Louis is the gateway to the West. The Gateway Arch greets visitors as they cross the mighty Mississippi River. There is a wide range of recreational activities to participate in and many sites to see in the St. Louis metro area. A family can easily spend a week doing various activities around the city and never get bored. St. Louis vacations may start by flying into Lambert International Airport, or cruising into town via automobile.
Regardless of the mode of transportation, the first time you see the skyline of downtown St. Louis, it is breathtaking. The Arch, the circular Millennium Hotel, the new Busch Stadium, and Union Station are among the unique buildings that greet visitors as they enter the city.
St. Louis is a vacation destination for many people. St. Louis may serve as the destination for weekend spiritual getaways, road trips from rural areas of the Midwest, and as an entertainment and sports center for the region. Some people come for a day, others stay for weeks. Whether you are headed to St. Louis for a business conference or a Cardinals baseball game, the city will provide you with plenty of activities to keep you entertained during your stay here.
The St. Louis area is also home to North America's largest outdoor Catholic shrine. The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is located in Belleville, Illinois, a fifteen minute drive from downtown St. Louis.
Our Lady of the Snows is the perfect place to stay for weekend spiritual getaways. The shrine features 200 acres of outdoor devotional areas and gardens, a hotel, restaurant, gift shop, and pretty much everything you need for a weekend stay. There is no need to even leave the shrine, unless you want to visit other St. Louis area sites. Spiritual vacations can leave you feeling rejuvenated, refreshed, and ready to face the world. A visit to Our Lady of the Snows will leave you anxiously awaiting your next opportunity to return to the shrine.
Our Lady of the Snows is a Catholic vacations destination, but it is open to people of all faiths. If you are planning spiritual vacations you may want to consider Our Lady of the Snows, even if you aren't Catholic. The serene setting, inspirational and beautiful devotional areas, and Shrine Church will strengthen your faith and open your heart to the teachings of your religion.
St. Louis vacations can be fun for the entire family. Be sure to add Our Lady of the Snows to the itinerary of your next St. Louis trip!