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“I have found a site on which to form
my
settlement which might hereafter become
one of the finest cities in America.”
- Pierre Laclede, 1764
Nearly two and a half centuries after Laclede’s prediction, St. Louis
continues to live up to its founder’s expectations. A city at the heart
of America, situated near the confluence of two great rivers – the
Missouri and the Mississippi - more than 2.6 million people now call the
St. Louis region home, making it one of the largest metropolitan areas in
the United States. ICSE 2005 will be held in downtown St. Louis at the Adam’s
Mark Hotel, within sight of the City’s most recognizable symbol, the
stunning Gateway Arch, built to pay tribute to Thomas Jefferson’s vision
and to commemorate the City’s pivotal role in the country’s westward
expansion.
In 1804 St. Louis welcomed the explorers
Lewis & Clark as they set out
on their journey of discovery. Two hundred years later, St. Louis welcomes
more than six million visitors a year. Vestiges of its frontier river town
origins remain in its historic levee district. Its roots in hot blues and
cool jazz continue to grow. Visitors and locals alike flock to its many attractions
which include a world-class botanical garden, zoo, and science center. Modern
St. Louis is a cultured city with museums ranging from classical to contemporary
to eclectic. Fine restaurants abound and offer visitors a variety of dining
experiences from sidewalk cafés to steakhouses, ethnic bistros and
famous Italian restaurants.
St. Louis is a city of unique neighborhoods,
from French-influenced Soulard to the Victorian townhouses of Lafayette
Square, to the revitalized downtown
Loft District. St. Louis’ many distinct neighborhoods mirror the city’s
cosmopolitan diversity yet give the city a close-knit feel. It is one of
the greenest cities in America with over one hundred neighborhood parks and
it’s crown jewel, Forest Park, at nearly 1,400 acres, larger than New
York’s Central Park. Host to the 1904 World’s Fair, the park
is an oasis in the center of the metropolitan area.
Lambert International Airport provides
service to and from St. Louis and Metrolink’s light rail service
provides easy access from the airport to the downtown area and to many
popular attractions around town.
Welcome to the “Gateway City”!
