Trips & Tours - Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois
Trips & Tours - Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois
Trips & Tours - Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois
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Numerous permanent exhibits and fun things to look at including Charles Lindbergh memorabilia, St. Louis<br />
history, including an audio-visual show portraying St. Louis as the River City. For tours, contact the education<br />
department at least two weeks in advance. The education department must be notified if you are unable to<br />
keep your appointment.<br />
Museum <strong>of</strong> Transport<br />
3015 Barrett Station Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63122<br />
314-965-7998<br />
www.museum<strong>of</strong>transport.org/<br />
The Museum <strong>of</strong> Transportation houses "one <strong>of</strong> the largest and best collections <strong>of</strong> transportation vehicles in the<br />
world." The collection includes cars, buses, and trolleys dating back to the turn <strong>of</strong> the century. Aircraft and<br />
riverboat material are also on display.<br />
Old Cathedral and Museum<br />
209 Walnut Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63102<br />
314-231-3251<br />
Cathedral Hours: 7 am - 5 pm, daily<br />
Museum Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm and occasional Saturdays.<br />
<strong>Tours</strong> are available Monday-Wednesday with a reservation.<br />
Founded in 1770, this is St. Louis’ oldest church, known <strong>of</strong>ficially as the Basilica <strong>of</strong> St. Louis the King.<br />
Payne-Gentry House<br />
4211 Fee Fee Road, Bridgeton, Missouri 63044<br />
314-739-5599<br />
Hours: February to November, 1 st & 3 rd Saturday <strong>of</strong> each month, excluding holiday weekends.<br />
Call for special group tours at least two weeks in advance.<br />
The Victorian cottage built by Elbridge and Elizabeth Payne in 1870 is fully restored and including a historical<br />
doctor’s <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Samuel Cupples House<br />
3673 W. Pine, St. Louis, Missouri 63103<br />
314-977-3025<br />
www.slu.edu/the_arts/cupples<br />
The house has 22 fireplaces, 49 rooms, and is listed on the National Register <strong>of</strong> Historic Places. Included in<br />
the house are glass, furniture, and art collections.<br />
Scott Joplin State Historic Site<br />
2658 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63103<br />
314-340-5790<br />
www.mostateparks.com/scottjoplin.htm<br />
Hours: Seasonal, Call ahead for details<br />
This site is the former home <strong>of</strong> famous African-American ragtime pianist and is furnished in the style <strong>of</strong> 1902,<br />
including gaslight and period music.<br />
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