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James Sission
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Sugar Land,Texas USA
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Posted 13 Jul 2008 10:11 am |
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| I found out its much less expensive to fly than to drive out from Texas. I was told there is a shuttle to and from the Hotel and airport. Would you suggest renting a car or taking a cab once I get there. I may want to go to one of the blues bars I have heard of around town is about all I would want to do. Seems like paying 17 bucks a day to park a rental car is a little steep...Anyone have expereince with the cabs there ? Are they resonable ? Thanks..Jmaes |
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JERRY THURMOND
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sullivan mo u.s.a.
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Posted 13 Jul 2008 1:31 pm
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I would think getting a cab would be the smart thing to do,it is not far to the blues bars from the hotel.Parking fees would pay for the cab.
Jerry |
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James Sission
From:
Sugar Land,Texas USA
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Posted 13 Jul 2008 2:15 pm
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| Jerry, is getting a cab pretty easy there ?? Also, any info on a good blues joint to visit would be appreciated....James |
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JERRY THURMOND
From:
sullivan mo u.s.a.
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Posted 13 Jul 2008 4:21 pm
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James I believe they are having the Big Muddy Blues Festival Sat Aug 3o an Sun Aug 31.That is on river front not very far from the Hotel.
Jerry |
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James Sission
From:
Sugar Land,Texas USA
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Posted 14 Jul 2008 4:55 am
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| Thank you..James |
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Ron Page
From:
Penn Yan, NY USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2008 8:47 am
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If you're flying in and traveling light you could take the metro train from the airport to within a couple blocks of most downtown hotels. A few years ago, fare was $1 one way and $3 the other way. Even at double the price it would be a bargain and you'll pass a lot of cabs in the 5 o'clock rush traffic.
"Beatle Bob", a local radio celebrity, splits time between both Scotty's and the blues festival. I belive he told me they are only a brief walk apart.
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Bob Blair
From:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 22 Jul 2008 11:51 am
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| Yeah, the Blues festival stuff was like a five minute walk as I recall. Unless I've got a lot of stuff or am in a hurry, I'll always use the train to get to and from the airport - it works great, and like Ron says you can't beat the price. The savings from doing that will buy a few cab rides. Cabs are much like anywhere else I've been - certainly I found them reliable and available. |
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James Sission
From:
Sugar Land,Texas USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2008 5:45 am
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| Thanks guys. I appreciate the information. I have never done any flying where I didnt have a ride watining for me, so I was not to sure about the cab situation. James |
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Greg Simmons
From:
where the buffalo (used to) roam AND the Mojave
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Posted 23 Jul 2008 8:13 am
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Like Bob said, unless your schlepping major gear (or pack like a girl  ), Metrolink is the way to go 
Fare is $3.50 from airport to downtown, $2 back out to the airport: see some sights; depending on time of day, smile & wave to people stuck in traffic along I-70
Get off at Stadium station, then walk a couple of blocks around the ballpark to the hotel...stop in at the Interational Bowlng Museum & Hall of Fame if you need a breather 
I recall it runs every 10-15 mins and will take about 30 mins. or so from Airport to Busch Stadium stop.
http://www.metrostlouis.org/
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James Sission
From:
Sugar Land,Texas USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2008 9:12 am
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| Great information and I appreciate it very much...Thanks....James |
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Greg Simmons
From:
where the buffalo (used to) roam AND the Mojave
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Posted 23 Jul 2008 11:24 am
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For some possible live music options close (i.e. walking distance) to the Millennium before the steel pickin' starts in earnest, the Broadway Oyster Bar is about half mile south and a block over from the Millennium; further afield in the Soulard district there are I believe some other blues clubs.
Also looks like the Big Muddy Blues Festival (at Leclede's Landing, walking distance) even has some lap steel happenin', as Sonny Rhodes is a scheduled performer 
OK, now that the tunes are covered  , for eats & treats (for most of these you will need wheels…)
Grabs you some St. Louis style 'cue, namely the rib tips from Mama's Coal Pot  almost as good as Wib's Drive-In in Jackson MO, but I digress... 
To soothe the sweet-tooth...
Ted Drewe's
Crown Candy Kitchen
Last but not least, my sentimental favourite - a trip to Scotty’s is never complete w/o scarfing down a “Slinger” at...
Always remember to EAT-RITE or don't EAT at ALL
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James Sission
From:
Sugar Land,Texas USA
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Posted 24 Jul 2008 4:29 am
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| Thank you very much...That is exactly in information I was looking for...James |
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Chris Allen Burke
From:
Signal Hill, CA
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Posted 13 Aug 2008 7:20 am Around Town
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If you can walk around, there are some great clubs and restaurants in D-town, SL. As well as not too far away via CAB. However, the cost of taxi's are going up with the cost of fuel. So that's something that should be considered.
Keeponapicin'
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James Sission
From:
Sugar Land,Texas USA
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Posted 13 Aug 2008 10:58 am
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| Thank you Chris...I appreciate the input...James |
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Curt Langston
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Posted 5 Sep 2012 10:04 am
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| The Eat-Rite really does have some excellent food! |
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bruce fischer
From:
florissant, mo. 63031 USA
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Posted 16 Jul 2013 1:03 pm
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if you only have a suitcase take the metro from the airport, jmh0.
a cab is much cheaper than a rentacar......
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