St. Louis, Missouri is much more than a 630-foot tall arch or a stop on historic Route 66. It's also one of the most centrally located cities in the Midwest, easily accessible by freeways, major airports and the great Mississippi River. Its bustling population of close to 350,000 (2000 U.S. Census) is distributed across 62 square miles.

To say "Meet Me in St. Louis" is to invite someone to a Missouri city renowned for its rich history, friendly locals, blues music, riverboat casinos, museums of art and culture and beautiful parks and preserves. It's also the home of the St. Louis Cardinals and beer-making giant Anheuser-Busch.