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TRAVEL GUIDE: MISSOURI

From the iconic Gateway Arch in St. Louis to the barbecue and blues of Kansas City, Missouri’s big cities bring Midwestern tradition to life. Tourists can revisit Missouri’s frontier history by cruising down the mighty Mississippi on a steam boat or by exploring historic St. Charles, home of Daniel Boone.


72-HOUR VACATION
Kansas City

The hub of the Heartland, Kansas City tends to surprise first-time visitors with its cosmopolitan flair, including graceful European-style sculptures and architecture. Discover its pleasures on this 72-hour city trip.
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri

The St. Louis skyline 
MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
72-Hour Vacation
Known best for its landmark skyscraper arch and sports teams with winning ways, the city rewards visitors with a mixture of attractions that make a leisurely escape. "Meet Me in St. Louis" rings as true today for a good time as it did during the World's Fair in 1904.

HOTEL SPECIALS
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

Guests can enjoy many activities and amenities at this hotel, from the full-service health club, to visiting the Missouri Botanical Gardens and the Anheuser Busch Brewery. Each of the 910 guest rooms has high-speed Internet access, with king or double beds, while Wi-Fi is available to guests in public areas of the property. more...
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

Visit the official Missouri State tourism site

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(Updated: 11/10/09 HC)


72 HOURS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

America's capital city might have started out a swamp, but now it's a destination for tourists and heads of state alike. Whether you're here to inspect the Constitution or to check out artifacts from the first Apollo mission, we'll help you fit it all in.

BUSINESS IN SEATTLE

Once a relatively isolated provincial town, Seattle is now recognized worldwide as the home of high-tech and as a gateway to Asian trade centers. From the charm of its 100-year-old Pike Place Market to its striking steel-and-glass central library, the city lures many a business visitor back as a tourist.