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Mrs. Elf27 and I are flying into St. Louis tomorrow for an appointment at Washington University Medical Center. Flight gets in 10:30AM, meeting with physician is at 3PM. How to fill the time? [more inside]
posted by elf27 around St. Louis, MO at 7:00 AM - 24 answers

We are going to Kansas City in December with our almost three year old. We've never been there and are looking to fill a couple of days. In travel, we look for things that are interesting, different, and off the beaten path. What do you recommend we check out in KC keeping in mind that we will have our little one with us? We will have our car and aren't limited in any way with the exception of nap time from about 1-3 (which we can flex).
posted by rglass around Kansas City, MO at 10:42 AM - 13 answers

After getting good AskMe advice on bike adventures in Glacier NP and the Natchez Trace Parkway, I am looking for tips and tricks on cycling the Katy Trail (with kids). Have you done it? How was it? What advice do you have? [more inside]
posted by AgentRocket around Saint Charles, MO at 1:41 PM - 2 answers

I'm going to be in Kansas City during Super Bowl weekend. Yay! But I have no idea what area to stay in, so can MeFi help me out? Also interested in hearing about things to do! [more inside]
posted by signondiego around Kansas City, MO at 6:32 AM - 1 answer

(Asking for a friend) We’re headed to Mexico MO next weekend for the eclipse. Rather than fight traffic, we’ll be arriving on Saturday. So what do we do when we’re not watching the eclipse? We like interesting hikes, nice restaurants as well as dives/local gems, and anything on the quirky side or unique to the area.
posted by DrGail around Mexico, MO at 5:04 AM - 3 answers

I'm going to be in St. Louis for six nights in June and I'd love some ideas for what to do in the evenings. [more inside]
posted by tafetta, darling! around St. Louis, MO at 7:34 PM - 16 answers

sim card that will work in both the UK and paris? [more inside]
posted by koroshiya around Kansas City, MO at 11:38 AM - 9 answers

I have lived in Saint Louis for over 10 years; my wife for 11. Neither of us are natives (so That Question has no bearing on our lives). She is in the running for a job in Independence, MO, and yes, I am gun-jumping here, but I think it's worthwhile to start gathering information about potentially living in KC. [more inside]
posted by stannate around Kansas City, MO at 4:20 PM - 12 answers

My family wants to find something semi-affordable for a last minute rush to see family in Missouri. Airfare is too expensive and seats are short. Amtrak looks about as expensive, and I'm worried about the reliability of long-haul train connections. Would buses work well for our situation, or are we better off driving ourselves even though we don't usually drive more than an hour or two? Special snowflakey details inside. [more inside]
posted by mccarty.tim around Saint Louis, MO at 9:09 PM - 13 answers

My mother and I are driving up to Kansas City this weekend for a coffee crawl and I am hoping to get suggestions for places to eat. [more inside]
posted by SarahElizaP around Kansas City, MO at 8:42 PM - 10 answers

Is Branson, Missouri worth a visit? The visitors in question are gay guys who would be flying in from all over the country. [more inside]
posted by roger ackroyd around Branson, MO at 5:46 PM - 21 answers

I'm roadtripping from Minneapolis to KC over the 4th of July with my brother-in-law and our 3 kids (9 and 10 year old, high energy boys). We're staying with my uncle in Liberty. I'm looking for fun things to do in KC and on the drive up/down I35. Our primary goals are spending time with family and hitting a Twins/Royals game. Tentative itinerary and specific questions inside. [more inside]
posted by agog around Kansas City, MO at 8:54 PM - 14 answers

What's fun in St. Louis? [more inside]
posted by griphus around St. Louis, MO at 7:45 AM - 38 answers

Would you take the St. Louis Light Rail from the airport to downtown? I am staying in the hotel made from the old train station and flying into STL. I won't have much in the way of baggage. [more inside]
posted by dame around St. Louis, MO at 9:11 AM - 10 answers

I just got funding to travel to St. Louis to do an oral history project. Yay! Where should I stay and how should I travel? And what should my husband/infant do during the day? [more inside]
posted by EtTuHealy around St. Louis, MO at 1:30 PM - 6 answers

I remember reading in an old Backpacker Magazine the Best Hikes in the Midwest, and number one was a few hours outside of St. Louis. But I don't remember what it was and I can't find it online! Failing someone finding that, I would like recommendations for a place within 3 hours of St. Louis where we could hike a couple hours and then camp for the night. [more inside]
posted by saul wright around St. Louis, MO at 12:36 PM - 5 answers

Where is the best place to stay in the Pacific Northwest for one month with easy access to (1) orca watching (2) day or overnight trips to Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria, Olympic Peninsula (3) nature. We want to spend the month of August 2014 to escape the heat of Austin. Cost is somewhat of an object but I will only camp in limited circumstances. Here are more details about what I am looking to find: [more inside]
posted by murrey around Edwards, MO at 8:55 AM - 8 answers

I'm going to Normandy for a week in August - staying near Caen and then near Cherbourg. Besides all the D-Day sites, does anyone have any good suggestions for things to see /do? Thanks [more inside]
posted by DamPots around Normandy, MO at 1:46 AM - 13 answers

I have a semi-emergency situation involving US and Dutch driver's licenses. Complex situation inside. [more inside]
posted by digitalprimate around Hayti, MO at 6:08 AM - 11 answers

This is two-things-ism, sort of. Will be in St Louis, MO, USA, along with Ms J0 next week Monday-Thursday, staying at the Drury Inn down by the Arch. Will be in work/meetings until 5pm but would like recommendations on where after that time we could go run (Forest Park?) and also where we should go eat. We have some ideas on good restaurants (limits: Ms J0 is pescetarian) but will gladly accept your tips on the best food and drink establishments. We have a vehicle. Thank you.
posted by J0 around St. Louis, MO at 6:12 AM - 20 answers