Trip to Midwest-(18)-flowers in Missouri Botanical Gardens conservatory

 The conservatory is rather small.  There were not many flowers and some of them are artificial. Let's see if you know which one☺

Trip to Midwest-(18) Missouri Botanical Garden

 Also known as "Shaws Gardens, this botanical gardens own 79 acres of land with various garden creations for your enjoyment.  Although I was a little disappointed that they have cleaned up all the Lily pads from the pond in front of the conservatory.  I asked the staff why do they do that. They said they are getting ready to put up lights for the winter holiday.  Oh well.  Still the rest of the gardens are beautiful. 

Trip to Midwest- (17) St. Louis Forest Park

This is another beautiful community park that provides enjoyment for the locals and visitors.  It is so big that I only got to visit three spots. Here are some photos taken at the Muny, The World's Fair Pavilion and the Jewel box.

The Muny

The World's Fair Pavilion

The Jewel box

Trip to Midwest (16)- St. Louis Gateway Arch

One of the reasons to visit St. Louis is to see the Gateway Arch.  It is one of a kind. I've seen it only on the internet and I have wanted to see it in person for a while.   

As the world's tallest arch and Missouri's tallest structure, the gateway arch is said to be the "gateway to the west".  

You can get on the top of the Arch to get some great views of the city of St. Louis on one side and Mississippi River on the other side.

                       View of the arch from the ground

The view of City of St. Louis from the top of the Arch:

View of the Mississippi River from the top of the arch:

Trip to Midwest-(15) Colorful Downtown Cincinnati

 

Trip to Midwest-(14) Cincinnati Findlay Market

My foodie friend recommended that I check out the Findlay Market.  Well for anybody who loves food that is.  It's located in downtown Cincinnati; you won't miss it because so many people were walking there.   The marketplace was colorful: people enjoying food and beer, Vendors offering colorful fruits and vegetables, the buildings were colorful and were decorated with flowers...Walking around there seemed like you were walking in some villages somewhere in Europe.  

Trip to Midwest-(13) Union Terminal Cincinnati

Once upon time, it must have been the grandest train station but now it is a museum with grand and exquisite paintings and architecture design and presence!

The station also hosts a couple of art exhibits which do not allow people to take photos.