Quick Escapes St. Louis: 25 Weekend Getaways from the Gateway City (Quick Escapes Series) - Softcover

Gustafson, Julie; Jarrett, Linda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762724757 ISBN 13: 9780762724758

Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, 2003

Synopsis

Follow the Pony Express, visit a mineral spring, or walk along cobblestone streets with this guide that describes day trips and weekend getaways from St. Louis.

About this title

About the Author

Julie Mobley Gustafson writes numerous articles on many different subjects. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri. Linda F. Jarrett's articles appear regularly in local papers, such as St. Louis Dispatch, and national magazines. She also lives in St. Louis.

From the Back Cover

Twenty-five quick and convenient minivacations take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Explore antebellum mansions, relive the days of the Pony Express, and pamper yourself with luxurious spa treatments on the Trip Back in Time escape. Discover award-winning wineries, browse in charming antiques and crafts shops, and dine on fabulous food on the Missouri Wine Country escape. Visit a 19,0000-acre man-made lake, rent a pontoon boat or aqua cycle, or take a horseback ride, on the Wet and Wild (Life) Weekend escape. Each escape includes detailed route maps; travel directions; destination highlights; activities for morning, afternoon, and evening; choice restaurants, picnic sites, and lodgings; special events and festivals; shopping; local sources of information.

Edition details

• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762724757
• ISBN 13: 9780762724758
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 320