HyperLocal News for Ofallon, Missouri

Cahokia Mounds: History, mystery of an ancient cityA great city rose outside of St. Louis 1,000 years ago — and was mysteriously abandoned by its native American inhabitants before Christopher Columbus reached the New World. Today, you can walk their grounds, see their artifacts and climb the mighty mound of their chief at Cahokia Mounds State Park.

Citygarden: Play, art, nature meet in St. LouisYou can beat the heat, enjoy world-class sculpture or just take the kids out for a fun afternoon at St. Louis’ urban oasis, Citygarden.

Busch Stadium tours never strike outSpending the afternoon at Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals, is great fun. But a tour of the facility provides a great look at the proud history of the National League baseball team and at the behind-the-scenes dynamics of running the ballpark.

Tour St. Louis! Trolleys: Making touring terrific funFor a look at the Gateway City like no other, why not try touring by trolley? Thanks to Tour St. Louis!, you can!

Scott Joplin House celebrates his years in St. LouisMusic enthusiasts, rejoice! At the Scott Joplin State Historic Site, you can learn more about the legendary King of Ragtime and child musical progidy and even tickle the ivories of a player piano.

Bass Pro Shops store brings the outdoors indoorsWhat exactly is the 1.7 million-square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Springfield — a colossal retail store packed with just about any sporting-goods merchandise you can think of? Or Missouri's largest tourist attraction, drawing visitors from across the nation? Pick either definition. You'll be right.

Dickerson Park Zoo: where nature nurtures youWant to feed a cracker to a giraffe? Get face to face with a goat? Let nature nurture you for a few hours or for the whole day at Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield. The 72-acre (55 acres developed) zoo is home to 450 animals representing 160 species.

Six Flag St. Louis: Refill the thrillIf it sometimes feels like the thrill has drained out of your life, Six Flags St. Louis may be a great place for a recharge. With a plentiful assortment of heart-pounding rides and show-stopping live performances, the 132-acre amusement park in Eureka, Mo., has more than enough action to keep the typical family entertained for days.

Jefferson Avenue Footbridge: bright light of SpringfieldThe nation's longest footbridge is located in Springfield, Mo. The 562-foot Jefferson Avenue Footbridge crosses 13 sets of train tracks and provides a lovely view — both for those peering down from its height and for those peering up at the bridge.

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield: relive the Civil War's second battleWilson's Creek National Battlefield commemorates the second battle of the Civil War, fought on Aug. 10, 1861. Visitors will find the area little changed in the 140 years since then.

Blueberry Hill: Chuck Berry’s just the beginningAdmittedly, Blueberry Hill is best known as the venue where, monthly, rock ’n roll legend Chuck Berry plays a sold-out concert. But the bar/restaurant that began the revitalization of St. Louis’ The Loop is a lot more than the house that Chuck built.

DinoQuest: A Tropical Trek Through Time: A roaring good time!Travel back 65 million years with DinoQuest: A Tropical Trek Through Time, an exhibit at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis that runs through Oct. 3.

Highway 61 Roadhouse: Following the Blues Highway to food, funLooking for great music? Hungry for an eclectic menu of fine eats? Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen in Webster Groves provides both, never stinting on quality with either.

Blueberry Hill: This rock ’n roll eatery’s quite a thrillBeginning its fifth decade, Blueberry Hill, the landmark restaurant in St. Louis’ famed Loop provides just as great a thrill as ever. The signature hamburgers and gazpacho soup will keep diners coming back for more.

Casa Gallardo: Your tongue will shout ‘olé!’Forget run-of-the-mill tacos and boring burritos. At Casa Gallardo Mexican Restaurant, you can dive into aromatic shrimp dishes, house-made tortilla soups and a chunky guacamole prepared right at your table — food that’s sure to get your mouth watering as soon as you step inside.