if you look at a map of the US, St Louis is pretty near center, and fairly easy to get to. Someone told me they had an airport...plus an interstate runs right through the middle of it. You can drive there !!! Plus, if you're a beer drinker, Budweiser is there...you can go and see the Clydesdales.... And half of the arches are there...where is the other half ???

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