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Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO; (800) 642-8842;
Open: Daily 9AM-5PM (until 8PM in summer); Admission: $5 Adult / Child Under 12 Free;
Located in Tower Grove Park; Call for event calendar and special exhibits;

Widely regarded as one of the oldest botanical collections in the country, the Missouri Botanical Garden was founded in 1859 by Henry Shaw. The 79-acre preserve is a special relaxing treat.

The best way to experience this place is to take to 20-minute narrated tram tour.

Permanent Exhibits:

• English woodland garden
• Japanese gardens - largest traditional Japanese garden in North America
• rose garden
• herb garden
• fragrance garden (for the visually impaired)
• Kemper Center for Home Gardening - 23 thematic residential gardens
• Climatron - geodesic dome houses an assortment of tropical plants and orchids
• Linnean House - oldest continually operated greenhouse in the country with camellia collection
• Temperate House
• Nanjing Friendship Garden - Chinese garden
• Tower Grove House - restored 1849 residence of founder Henry Shaw, includes period furnishings
• Spink Gallery - porcelain birds and flowers

Special Events / Changing Exhibits:
There is an agressive schedule of events and special exhibits constantly happening here. Of special note are the many free jazz, opera and other live concerts that happen in the evenings. Many special flower shows and sales draw large crowds on the weekends, not to mention the many seasonal flower displays.

• Egyptian Oasis - Orchid Show - Febr
• Chinese Celebration Day - Early June
• May Garden Expo - Weekends late April / Early May
• Japanese Festival - Labor Day weekend
• Best of Missouri Market - Early Oct
• Holiday Flower Show - Dec.
• Carols in the Garden - Early Dec.

Other St Louis services:

St Louis - Restaurants - Reviews, menus, specials and pricelist.
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St Louis - Golf - Golf courses and major events.

Colonial Williamsburg Mini-Vacation Getaway
Free tickets to visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg, America's #1 Rated Family Vacation Theme Park. This special MainTour vacation package lets you stay right in the middle of the action. (Free Bonus gift included)