(posted by Christina)
“Forest Park, officially opened to the public on June 24, 1876, is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. At 1,293 acres, it is approximately 500 acres larger than Central Park in New York.
In 1904, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition..The St. Louis World's Fair...drew more than 20 million visitors from around the world to Forest Park. Today it attracts more than 12 million visitors a year.”
This beautiful park is located in the heart of our wonderful city. Included in the park is the St. Louis Zoo, Art Museum, History Museum, Jewel Box, the Muny, and many other exciting locations to explore.
During our adventure (and I do mean adventure) to Forest Park, not only did time prevent us from visiting all these intriguing locations, but Mother Nature did as well…
In 1904, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition..The St. Louis World's Fair...drew more than 20 million visitors from around the world to Forest Park. Today it attracts more than 12 million visitors a year.”
This beautiful park is located in the heart of our wonderful city. Included in the park is the St. Louis Zoo, Art Museum, History Museum, Jewel Box, the Muny, and many other exciting locations to explore.
During our adventure (and I do mean adventure) to Forest Park, not only did time prevent us from visiting all these intriguing locations, but Mother Nature did as well…
We began with a quick stop for some “original St. Louis style pizza” at Imo’s pizza (the best pizza in the whole wide world!)
You'll notice that we really like to take pictures of each other, taking pictures...
(We decided to take our yummy pizza to go, and enjoy lunch in the park.)
The drive to the park wasn't very long, but we still had to entertain ourselves during the car ride...
This picture just makes me laugh!
Karen's eye...
Pizza time!
After lunch, we ventured over to the St. Louis Art Museum. Of course, we weren't able to take pictures while we were inside, but we were able to get some fun shots outside.
Capturing the experience from every angle...
Directly in front of the museum, is the Grand Basin and a great view of the park grounds.
Despite the fact that the storm clouds were still approaching, we were fearless and proceeded to go to the St. Louis History Museum (also located in Forest Park)...
However, as soon as we got there, the skies opened up and poured down rain. We waited out the storm as long as we could before the Museum closed, and then made a run for the car.
A statue of Saint Louis himself outside the museum.
Notice the ominous clouds that are approaching...
The ever so lovely Karen...
Awe...
Yet, more pictures of us taking pictures...
In this picture, Mary was apparently surprised and I decided to take a nap...
Capturing the experience from every angle...
Directly in front of the museum, is the Grand Basin and a great view of the park grounds.
Despite the fact that the storm clouds were still approaching, we were fearless and proceeded to go to the St. Louis History Museum (also located in Forest Park)...However, as soon as we got there, the skies opened up and poured down rain. We waited out the storm as long as we could before the Museum closed, and then made a run for the car.
The result was three very wet girls...
A lot of the homes near Forest Park date back to the World's Fair.
As we left the park we realized that the park area wasn't just hit by a rain storm, we had just missed a TORNADO!
A lot of the homes near Forest Park date back to the World's Fair.
As we left the park we realized that the park area wasn't just hit by a rain storm, we had just missed a TORNADO!
...but in the end, St. Louis still ended the day on a good note.
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