Best Of The Midwest 2011 (AAA Traveler Magazine, 07/08 2011)
For the second year in a row, readers chose St. Louis as the best city for a weekend getaway. The city and surrounding suburbs of St. Louis offer something for everybody to enjoy. Families love the multitude of free or affordable attractions to enjoy, from the zoo and other cultural gems in Forest Park, to three state parks (Katy Trail, Babler and Castlewood) that are about a half-hour away from the city's center.