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| Destination St. Louis |
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(314) 727-2400 |
| 5th US Cavalry Association 2010 St. Louis Reunion |
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debbie@destinationstlouis.com |
| 7710 Big Bend Blvd. |
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St. Louis, MO 63119
Advance Registration Deadline: August 8, 2010 |
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Advance Registration Deadline:
Sunday, August 8, 2010
The tour prices listed below reflect a 4% cash/check discount. The 4% cash/check discount is added back to amount(s) paid by credit card and will be reflected in your final total when you complete your online order. Should you wish to pay by check, please print the appropriate registration form from the tour website and mail with payment to the Destination St. Louis office.
Tour prices include all items listed in the tour description unless otherwise noted. Costs are inclusive of transportation, gratuities, guide services and tax. |
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$ 0.00 |
President’s Reception
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious buffet featuring warm appetizers, cheese tray,
cookies, brownies, pretzels, chips and peanuts.
Beverage Service featuring a Cash Bar:
$3.25 soft drinks
$3.50 mineral water
$5.00 domestic beer
$5.50 premium and imported beer
$5.75 call brands
$6.00 select wine and premium cocktails
$7.25 top shelf liquors
Guests are responsible for purchasing all beverages, as well as bartender tips. |
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$ 25.00 |
Tour #1: Sights of St. Louis Tour
Thursday, September 9, 2010
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This itinerary includes a stables only tour of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery and a driving tour of downtown St. Louis with views of the Gateway Arch, Laclede’s Landing, St. Louis Riverfront and other downtown attractions.
Your Destination St. Louis tour guide will familiarize you with the rich history of the colorful Busch family en route to the King of Beers – the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. Situated in a 100-acre complex with over 70 red brick structures, the Brewery buildings are known for their unique architecture and several are National Historic Landmarks. During your Stables only tour you will see the World Famous Clydesdales. The Stables are home to the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales and hitch. No visit would be complete without a stop in the hospitality room to sample the family of Anheuser-Busch products.
Next you will tour through Laclede’s Landing, originally our city’s founding place it is now a nine-block historic district filled with renovated turn-of-the-century buildings housing shops, eateries and offices. Next see the famous Gateway Arch, the Nation’s tallest monument, which commemorates the gateway to the west for thousands of 19th century pioneers. You will also see views of Old Cathedral, the oldest cathedral west of the Mississippi. Across the street is the Old Courthouse, the setting for cases involving slavery, the fur trade and equal rights. Of these cases, the Dred Scott Freedom Trial is the most notable. You will pass Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Union Station, which was once the busiest rail terminal in the world. Today, Union Station has undergone a magnificent renovation and is home to a luxury hotel, specialty shops and restaurants.
Includes Destination St. Louis tour guide, Anheuser-Busch Brewery stables only tour, cooler of chilled bottled water, 47-passenger motorcoach transportation, driver and guide gratuities, on-line/mail/fax pre-registration services, and on-site coordination. |
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$ 29.00 |
Tour #2: Our Military Heritage
Friday, September 10, 2010
10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This itinerary includes a driving tour of Forest Park, seated lunch at Favazza’s on the Hill (or similar), Memorial Service at Jefferson Barracks Memorial Chapel and guided tour at Jefferson Barracks Museum.
Begin your day with a driving tour through the historic Central West End neighborhood, the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Complex and the mansions bordering Forest Park, fine examples of the “Golden Age” of St. Louis at the turn of the century. Forest Park was the site of the 1904 World’s Fair and is one of the largest city parks in the United States. Today, the Park houses the Saint Louis Zoo, the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Missouri History Museum at the Jefferson Memorial, the Science Center and the Muny, among other attractions. An historic driving tour through the park is included.
Next you will visit “The Hill,” the home of St. Louis’ Italian community located in the southwest part of the city. Important as an industrial and residential area since the 1800’s, today it is home to many restaurants, both elegant and casual, ethnic groceries and bakeries, and also entertainment venues including bocce alleys. Favazza’s on the Hill is your lunch destination, family owned and operated and serving up homemade dishes that have been in the family recipe book for years.
Your next stop is the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, the 4th largest cemetery in the nation. More than 100,000 veterans or their dependents, including Union and Confederate soldiers, are buried here. The 5th Cavalry Memorial Service will take place at the Memorial Chapel on the grounds of Jefferson Barracks. After, you will enjoy a private, guided tour at the park’s museum. Take a walk through the history of the Civil War, Spanish-American War and World Wars I and II. Established in 1826 and stretching over 1,702 acres, this military post overlooking the Mississippi River was once the largest in America. Its strategic location helped open the West and protected American interests in the newly-acquired land.
Includes Destination St. Louis tour guide, seated lunch at Favazza’s on the Hill, admission fee to Jefferson Barracks Museum, cooler of chilled bottled water, 47-passenger motorcoach transportation, driver and guide gratuities, on-line/mail/fax pre-registration services and on-site coordination.
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$ 52.00 |
Bravo Company 2nd Battalion Dinner
Friday, September 10, 2010
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a Homestyle Buffet featuring Tossed Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Fruit Salad, Country Green Beans, Whipped Potatoes, Corn Bread, Assorted Pies and two entrées (TBD.)
Beverage service includes Lemonade, Water, Tea and Coffee |
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$ 37.00 |
Closing Banquet
Saturday, September 11, 2010
5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy a three course meal featuring a starter, dual entrée and dessert.
Beverage Services:
Soda, Water, Tea and Coffee are Included
Cash Bar:
$3.25 soft drinks
$3.50 mineral water
$5.00 domestic beer
$5.50 premium and imported beer
$5.75 call brands
$6.00 select wine and premium cocktails
$7.25 top shelf
Guests are responsible for purchasing all alcoholic beverages, as well as bartender tips. |
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$ 40.50 |
Member Registration Fee
Charged to all 5th US Cavalry Association Member Registrations |
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$ 25.00 |
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