St. Louis: Gateway to the West

Step into history with a 4-day journey that explores St. Louis’s pivotal role in westward expansion, global ambition, and social change—from the Mississippi River and the legacy of the 1904 World’s Fair to the communities that continue to define it. Begin at Cahokia Mounds, once the largest pre-Columbian city in North America. Then, through local stories and visits to notable sites including Gateway Arch National Park and the Missouri Botanical Garden, discover how St. Louis became both gateway to the West and mirror of the evolving American experience. Tami Goldman of the Missouri Historical Society is the guide.