Destination 5

St. Louis.

St. Louis is a wonderful and diverse city to go and visit. After the Louisiana Purchase in 1804, the city decided to flatter itself and increase its popularity with people of both America and foreign nations. This is when the city had begun to be somewhat travel-worthy. At the time of the purchase, St. Louis included a bakery, two taverns, three blacksmiths, two mills, and a doctor. Some homes also operated several grocers, but at the time, if you wanted to buy any merchandise there, you would’ve been given outrageous prices due to high transportation costs! Historical sites in St. Louis are now free for you to visit. In fact, you are in a historical site when you step your very foot in the city of St. Louis. St. Louis became the “Gateway to the West” when the two famous explorers, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, returned from the west. Now, we can all use that gateway to explore natural landscapes in the heart of America. Though, before, only mountain men, adventurers, and settlers followed the path because it was still dangerous. St. Louis was a step into the new frontier for America. And now that the path has settled out, you can also set out with us and visit some of the paths towards the west. You can experience what many have not experienced before, you can finally “breathe, smell and see” the real America.

Living

Living in St. Louis will not be any challenge at all. The challenge would rather be you trying to forget about the life inside St. Louis. Tall buildings have finally been erected in St. Louis, and a clean and new water system was implemented in the 1830s, as well as beautiful new churches and public schools. St. Louis is a very busy city with a population of more that 17,000! But you know what they say, “The more, the merrier!”

The Mullanphy Emigrant Home is the perfect place for you to stay when you come to St. Louis. Although it is not too spick and span, you’ll be spending most of your time wondering the streets of St. Louis. The home offers two double beds in a room. One bathroom with a shower and a bathtub, a sink and a toilet. Afternoon tea will also be served at 4:30 p.m. daily. If you should need any room service, just remember to consult us beforehand.

Transportation

The most popular form of transport to St. Louis is by steam boat up the Missouri River. We now offer a global service by ship. Judging by your location in Taiwan, the ship ride should be roughly one and a half weeks to two weeks. When you reach the East Coast of America, you shall be taken by steamboat up the Missouri River to St. Louis. Once at St. Louis, if you should ever need transportation, horse carriages can be called from the Mullanphy Emigrant Home, and make your travel and stay in St. Louis much more comfortable and convenient. All travel fees are included in the final package price.

Sites to See

Although St. Louis, Missouri is the largest and most important city of the entire western portion of the United States, there is more to see than just the gateway to the west. Historic sites such as homes, old government buildings, and parks can also be visited. Since St. Louis was the home to many explorers and entrepreneurs who made their lives in the West, many of the mansions and homes that belong to important historical figures can be visited. The Campbell House at 15^th and Locust in downtown St. Louis is a mansion built in 1851 for the family of a wealthy fur trader.

The Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion is a unique home that was built by two families that were very different. The first family was the family of a French fur hunter named Henri Chatillon. Chatillon built a modest 4-roomed farmhouse in 1848. After some time had passed, the home was purchased by a doctor and drugstore operator named Nicolas DeMenil. He expanded the home dramatically into a mansion in the Greek Revival style. This style included imposing pillars at the front entry.

Other places where historic events actually occurred include the Old Courthouse building, situated in the heart of downtown St. Louis. You can visit the courthouse and step foot into the very spaces where Dred Scott fought a legal battle to end slavery, and also where Virginia Minor advocated women’s suffrage. This building dates back to 1826.

The 1,300-acre Forest Park will surely interest you. It’s a true St. Louis tradition, attracting almost 12 thousand visitors per year! The park opened in 1876 and is dotted with historic structures.

Safety

Be sure to keep your belongings inside your bags at all times. Although St. Louis is generally a city with kind and generous people, there are some bums on the street who might just jump at you and steal your belongings. If you would like to hire a guide or protector, an extra $2 fee will be added for each day you use the service. We value your safety.