GMRR Day 15 - Off Day in St Louis, MO

Today was a very busy day in St Louis.  My roommate Ken and I started the day at the Gateway Arch.  We took the tram to the top, which is an interesting trip up and down, with fabulous views from the top.  Here is a sample of the ones I took.

Looking west at St Louis

Looking east to Illinois

Looking down on Busch Stadium

I then decided to take my brother John Paul's advice, and go see the Fox Theater.  Unfortunately, after a 2.7 mile walk, I learned I should have done my homework.  When I asked about touring the theater, I was told there had been a tour that morning, and there would be another one on Thursday. Not much help, so I will have to take his work for it that it is a neat place.  Here is the outside.


Since I had walked all that way, I decided to explore the St Louis University Campus.  Here is the sign and some fountains.

There was also a neat campus church, established in 1841, on the corner.

There was also a terrific old house, the Samuel Cuppers home, on campus.  It was built in 1888, and has been beautifully restored.  They give you a self guided tour book to walk around with with information on the home and furnishing and items in each room.  It is very well done.

The Samuel Cuppers home.

Since I was now almost 3 miles from the hotel, I decided to head back.  I saw a number of interesting buildings on the way back, including Union Station and City Hall, shown below.

Union Station


City Hall

All in all, a most interesting day.  Now to get some rest for our 108 mile ride tomorrow.