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The St. Louis skyline and Gateway Arch are silhouetted against a vibrant sunset sky, reflecting in the calm waters of the Mississippi River.

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Signature City St. Louis: History & Heritage in the Gateway City

Program No. 12804RJ

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An aerial view of Forest Park in St. Louis during autumn, featuring colorful fall foliage surrounding the Grand Basin and winding waterways.

An older Black couple smiling together in front of blooming purple rhododendrons in an Oregon garden.

The Muny Bandstand in St. Louis Forest Park stands surrounded by colorful flowers and reflected in a calm pond under a sunny blue sky.

A woman with a headset leads a group of visitors through a park in Oregon, surrounded by green foliage.

The historic St. Louis courthouse with its prominent green dome is surrounded by modern city buildings under a glowing sunset sky.

Members of the Boston Orchestra violin section perform on stage in formal black attire.

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11 meals ( 5B, 2L, 4D )

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11 meals ( 5B, 2L, 4D )

8 expert-led lectures

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2 performances

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11 meals ( 5B, 2L, 4D )

8 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

2 performances

An experienced Group Leader

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2,549

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11 meals ( 5B, 2L, 4D )

8 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

2 performances

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

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2,549

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1 Participant

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6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

11 meals ( 5B, 2L, 4D )

8 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

2 performances

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

3,199

per person

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Enroll Early And Save

Sunday, Nov 7, 2027

Friday, Nov 12, 2027

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6 days

5 nights

What's Included

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11 meals ( 5B, 2L, 4D )

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Arrival day is on Sunday, November 7, 2027.

Meet the group at Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza in St Louis, MO

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. introductory walk to Welcome Dinner and Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Friday, November 12, 2027 in St Louis, MO at Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza

End of Trip: 8:30 a.m. after breakfast, 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.

Ground Transportation Options

Program Departure Airport

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)

The estimated travel time from the last location is 25 minutes .

The estimated distance to the last location is 15 miles .

Taxi

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Check with the hotel front desk before departure to call for a cab.

Program Arrival Airport

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 25 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 15 miles .

Taxi

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

There are two taxi zones at Lambert International Airport where cabs are readily available upon landing: Terminal 1: Door 14 to Garage Yellow Level Terminal 2: Door 12 cross over median isle App-based rideshare services Uber and Lyft also operate at the airport, but you will need to request a ride upon arrival. They pick up at these exits: Terminal 1: Door 6 Departure Level Terminal 2: Door 12 - roadway island

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Car

Arrival day is on 11/7/2027.

Meet the group at Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza in St Louis, MO.

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. introductory walk to Welcome Dinner and Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Friday, November 12, 2027 in St Louis, MO at Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza.

End of Trip: 8:30 a.m. after breakfast, 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..

Parking

Parking is located behind hotel in garage for $40 a night.

Directions

Illinois

Cross Streets: Lindell & Kingshighway. From Illinois: 64/40 West into St. Louis, exit at Kingshighway. Right (north) on Kingshighway. Hotel is on the northeast corner of Lindell and Kingshighway.

Kansas City, Mo & Southern MO

Cross Streets: Lindell & Kingshighway. From KC West: 70 East to 64 East into St. Louis, exit at Kingshighway. Left (north) on Kingshighway. Hotel is on the northeast corner of Lindell and Kingshighway. From southwest: 44 East into St. Louis, exit at Kingshighway. Left (north) on Kingshighway. Hotel is on the northeast corner of Lindell and Kingshighway.

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