Anheuser-Busch Brewery
1852The historic St. Louis brewery campus where Adolphus Busch pioneered pasteurized beer, refrigerated railcars, and built America's largest brewing company.
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Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Waterloo.
The historic St. Louis brewery campus where Adolphus Busch pioneered pasteurized beer, refrigerated railcars, and built America's largest brewing company.
The French colonial fort built in 1720 that served as the center of French government in the Illinois Country, the upper Mississippi River valley.
630 feet of gleaming stainless steel. The tallest man-made monument in the US.
A surreal playground for adults built from salvaged city infrastructure. Caves slides and a school bus hanging off the roof.
St. Louis frozen custard so thick they serve it upside down since 1929.
A 170-foot water tower shaped like a Brooks ketchup bottle in Collinsville IL.
18 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
This unassuming spot along the Mississippi River was once a crucial launchpad for America's westward expansion. From 1826 to 1946, Jefferson Barracks served as a primary training and deployment center for the U.S. Army.…
Stand on this hallowed ground and remember generations of service. Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery began as a military post cemetery in 1826. After the Civil War, in 1866, the United States government formalized a…
Step back in time as you explore a neighborhood that whispers stories of Belleville's early days. This isn't just a collection of old houses; it's a window into the lives of the German immigrants who shaped this town.…
This is where the magic happened: the original Coca-Cola syrup was made here, fueling a global phenomenon. Look to your left! This unassuming building was once the beating heart of Coca-Cola’s early production. Starting…
Imagine Belleville's bustling commercial heart, shaped by one man's generosity. This is the Blair Historic District. Back in 1813, George Blair donated land that became the foundation of Belleville. Over the next…
Pull over for a second; you're looking at what's said to be the oldest continuously active Catholic parish in the entire United States. Back in 1699, French-Canadian missionaries established a mission here among the…
Imagine a city once dotted with 40 Native American mounds, now only this one remains. Sugarloaf Mound is the last survivor of a culture that thrived here between 600 and 1300 AD. These people, part of the Mississippian…
Pull over for a moment, because right here you're passing a place that offered a lifeline to forgotten women in 19th-century St. Louis. This building, the Home of the Friendless, was acquired in 1853 by Charlotte…
The French colonial fort built in 1720 that served as the center of French government in the Illinois Country, the upper Mississippi River valley.
Founded by a German immigrant in 1852, this brewery complex is a National Historic Landmark and a testament to American brewing history. Adolphus Busch, a German immigrant, joined Eberhard Anheuser's brewery in 1860.…
The historic St. Louis brewery campus where Adolphus Busch pioneered pasteurized beer, refrigerated railcars, and built America's largest brewing company.
Stand on this land and you're walking where a future president wrestled with profound moral contradictions. This is White Haven, the home of Julia Dent Grant, and where Ulysses S. Grant lived and farmed before the Civil…
St. Louis frozen custard so thick they serve it upside down since 1929.
Imagine a place where travelers sought discreet getaways along Route 66. That was the Coral Court Motel. Built in 1941, this motel in what's now Marlborough, Missouri, stood out with its Art Deco and Streamline Moderne…
Ever wondered what it was like to clear deadly mines from the ocean? You're about to explore a genuine WWII minesweeper, the USS Inaugural! This ship was part of the Admirable class, the largest and most successful…
Pull over, you're about to discover a true urban oasis: Tower Grove Park, a 289-acre green masterpiece right in the heart of St. Louis! This incredible park, along with the nearby Missouri Botanical Garden, was once…
Pull over here for a minute. You're about to see the childhood home of a famous children's author, but more importantly, you're near the former home of Dred Scott's lawyer. Roswell Field, a prominent attorney, lived…
Once a glamorous hub in East St. Louis, the Broadview Hotel hosted countless travelers during its heyday. Constructed in 1927, the Broadview quickly became one of the finest hotels in the city. It was built in the…