Welcome to St.Louis!The people of St. Louis call their city the largest small town in the U.S. That’s because the metropolitan area around St. Louis is pretty large. Some 300,000 people live in the city itself, but more than 2 and a half million make up the greater St. Louis area.Known as the “Gateway to the West,” St. Louis has quite the colorful history. In this tour, we’ll explore the rich history and architectural legacy of downtown St. Louis. From the creation of the city to its modern redevelopment, our tour will show you many well-known landmarks, hidden gems and insights into the events that shaped the city.Our trip begins at the St. Louis Union Station at 1820 Market StreetLicenses:Photo Stlouis-waters by Americasroof is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.5