St. Louis, Missouri: Gateway to the West | Traveling Robert

[@michelemcdanieltravels]

Can’t resist throwing out an extra comment today.. this was nice to combine with the new video released this morning. It’s actually good to see snippets of different things in a variety of episodes featuring the same cities and locations. Leaves room for a reason to return and create new content as well as giving room to the information, history etc. instead of cramming it all into one episode, not to mention breathing room for your own enjoyment. Places are always changing too, so that keeps things gratifying. Glad you got to see the Budweiser facility, my husband works for AB and toured it on a business trip a few years ago. He did not return with any sort of pictures so it was great to see it here. Love to experience both the progression and contrasts in style and camera work between then and now. Different, but always good.. never disappointed. Thanks for sharing.🙂

[@susanstrickland6774]

Super job! Narration excellent. Safe travels.

[@JoeSpadesTT]

When me and my dad used to travel down to his summer home in Arkansas, we always passed through St. Louis. We called it, "The Halfway Point"

[@thomas194907]

you are an excellent tour guide...thankyou !!!

[@Ms000278]

Thanks Robert as a native of St. Louis, I'm glad you enjoyed your visit and the video of your ride inside the Gateway Arch was awesome!

[@TravelingRobert]

+phyllis mcdade Thank you! I've always wanted to go up the Arch. Next time I'll visit the rest of the city.

[@RogerinKC]

I'll bet Lewis and Clark were pretty amazed when they saw the arch for the first time....

[@TravelingRobert]

LOL

[@jerrydensmore2887]

You my friend are the only one who ever showed us the inside of the Arch. That was wonderful. Thank you so much. Happy Trails

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello Traveling Robert😊😊🎷🎷🍕🍕🍕🍔🍔🍗🍗🍦🍦🍦, This was an amazing experience in St. Louis. I really enjoyed a cool place that I remember so will...Malcom Park, oh yeah I remember that when the Gateway was just an National Monument, and the high water...Awesome! St Louis is an great city with great BBQ! Robert, this was a truly amazing place. OUTSTANDING VIDEO👍👍👍👍👍!

[@rogerchouinard3180]

Thank you Robert for this great adventure!

[@colinblake24]

Magnificent Clydesdales

[@lowellfultz1990]

And people from Memphis, TX, NC and even GA will tell you the same thing about their BBQ. And most of them will be as obnoxious about it as you were. I've had them all and have yet to find one that wasn't good.

[@worldiscrazy6868]

Thank you for taking us to places

[@bjyokums]

Couple of chuckles in this video, Robert....loved the look on your face, eating lunch, looking like you couldn't swallow another bite....Been there. The undignified bow on the Clydesdale...lol. Another great video.

[@TravelingRobert]

+Barb Cieri Thanks! My mom always told me I couldn't leave any food on the plate. 😱

[@gvc56100]

Another enjoyable video, thanks for sharing!

[@chrisgerardy2877]

Very well done. I really enjoyed it!

[@michelleformanski9875]

I went up in the arch when I was a teenager. My uncle lived in st. Louis. It was so neat.

[@bobbiestafford1088]

Thank you so much, Robert, for all the work you put into making videos of your travels to share with everyone. They are so interesting. And I love your sense of humor, and, of course, your music. I'm really looking forward to the next video because you're getting into my territory. Thanks again!!

[@TravelingRobert]

+Bobbie Stafford Thank you!

[@billbill7667]

Great video Robert. You have a very pleasant voice for making travel videos. Stay safe.

[@TravelingRobert]

+BILL BILL Thank you!

[@RaginCajun3]

BILL BILL His voice reminds me of radio host Fernando of the GTA game series. If you search KZbin they have videos where you can hear what I mean. just search what I put up there.

[@montesmith2313]

I'm glad you had a good time in the city St Louis ain't too bad

[@1978rharris]

More memories of our transcontinental trip in 2019. St Louis Missouri was one of our stops. We made a beeline for the Gateway Arch. Never seen anything like it, and those little elevators that take you to the top are an engineering marvel! When we were there there were still signs of the flooding that happened a few months before so there were no Mississippi boat tours available, but we managed to get one on our next stop in Memphis. All the construction in this video was competed and was just beautiful to see. We tried the local delicacy of fried ravioli and dip. Never knew you could do that with ravioli, and it was delicious. There was also a MAJOR game going on at the stadium so it was busy but the town had a lovely atmosphere. Would definitely go again.

[@HookLineSinker4343]

You make the everyday special, I'm digging that screaming country riff! :)

[@paulkrause6072]

I recently discoveredTraveling Robert and his fabulous videos and music. Like him putting a sticker on each state he visits, I am going to post this comment on all the videos I watch! You da man, Robert!!

[@bigdogbulldog9912]

Great content,especially the gateway Arch, hopefully there is more to come,have a great weekend😀

[@lorimiller4301]

I find myself singing your jingle. Catchy tune :)

[@JesseGonzalez-ip7uw]

Thank you for sharing that video really enjoyed

[@TravelingRobert]

+Jesse Gonzalez Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jameswood678]

You are a fine fellow, you do EXCELLENT reviews and videos, and I really appreciate your work on KZbin. Bravo!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you James! I love doing this.

[@johnsmith-mt3pj]

Hi Robert, another awsome travelvideo. Hope you have let your wife drive after the 3 beer...lol. Ok, the in my homecountry germany the beer has a litle bit more alcohl but not so much more.. When i make a wine or beertest, my wife has to drive or we plan that we can easy go back by taxi. All in all an very interesting and awsome video from you again, that makes this area of US really interesting for a visit. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@edwardpetty5401]

Very enjoyable. Thank you.

[@henriquesnc1]

Hellooo, I will travel to St. Louis, I'm from Brazil!!!! I like you channel, congratulations!

[@TravelingRobert]

+Henrique Noronha Thank you! Obrigado!

[@kimmie9038]

Loved the video as well as your personality and commentary !! Living southwest of Chicago it was fun seeing all the places I have been.

[@raysater4083]

another great video thanks.

[@debbiewerner7124]

Wow that arch is big. ❤

[@timrover]

Great Tour Robert, I've notice our roads are starting to turn a red hue as well with the new asphalt "interesting." BTW I am elated that you are supporting the RV Museum by wearing the T-shirt in this segment. ~ Fair Winds and Safe Journeys!

[@anngrubb732]

youve helped me throughout the past year basically you are my biggest fan

[@numericalcode]

This is a great tour!

[@TheBaldr]

You totally missed Forest Park/St. Louis Zoo, but that could take up a full day or more to visit. What cool about those attractions is that they are all free.

[@alirzdr]

thanx great robert for nice your trip

[@TravelingRobert]

+ALI R. Thank you!

[@ajmalshahtravelling7088]

modern city all in sophistication,, magnificent engineering ,of arch get way landmark achitect

[@omairafigueroa9089]

Great tour

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@johngregory3564]

I was born there, but I had to leave when I was much too young. I still love St. Louis, and I still wonder what my life would have been if I had been able to stay and live there.

[@shakerLT]

Though your camera was being a little stubborn you still pulled it off. Great shots! The sunset was a great scene. Good video once again! Pbs and travel channel's here comes Robert !

[@DJAlisterCrane]

I'm from the Stl area on the Illinois side. I've never not seen Lambert's busy, but we've always gone on a weekend (generally a 45 minute wait if your lucky).

[@1964LBH]

I love St. Louis at night, beautiful!!

[@faithrada]

Seriously... NOT recommended.

[@ntakovacj3644]

@Call me Caitlyn & Faith Rada your comments amuse me -- where are you from? I go downtown in St. Louis all the time. My cousin lives there. St. Louis gets a bad rap but people always like something to look down on.

[@ntakovacj3644]

@Call me Caitlyn I don't doubt you -- where do you live -- really -- downtown? Tell me what you know if you have the time. I must say that my family lives in the city and nobody has been raped or robbed or bloodied. that doesn't mean it never happens to somebody but I want to know your facts.

[@Decadent36]

Fantastic video, Robert. Your sense of humor, shot selection and editing are top notch. I really enjoyed your video and plan on watching more but now on to your Memphis, TN adventure...

[@TravelingRobert]

+Decadent36 Thanks! Glad you liked it

[@dennymk6454]

why yes. that is a large barge being pushed on the mighty mississippi. never knew you could go up in the S L Arch, and look out windows at the top. amazing. like the giant ketchup bottle water tower. you never see that stuff until you travel. like Robert. I live a mere 9 hour drive from S L. will have to go there one day.

[@janicepestana3513]

Another great video, Mo isn't all flat, you should see the southwest part of Missouri lots of hills and hollows in the Ozarks.

[@TravelingRobert]

Can't wait to visit the Ozarks

[@timlist4173]

WOOHOO Hard Liquor. Cuz that's how you roll. LOL Very beautiful site at Tom Sawyer. Unfortunately, our camper is in the shop and cant get out. Awaiting the return of our RV so we can go riding with our RV. Very catchy tune.

[@kametaboucher4609]

Thanks I enjoyed watching videos

[@austin37335]

We're heading to St Louis in September. We're really looking forward to the ride to the top of the arch so thanks for sharing your experiences. Hopefully much of the construction work you experienced will have been completed by the time our visit comes around!

[@michaelyoung7171]

Paul Newton I live st.louis and there is light rail system here that runs underground and on top ground and also there is a free zoo.

[@sheppa2x]

Michael Young I'm going to that free zoo! Have you seen Shriners hospital for children? I've been going to St. Louis since I was 3 and all I've done is sit in the hospital getting x rays and sleeping. I love my hotel and it's restaurant Cyberg's and it's indoor pool and Tyler my best friend I've known since I was 4. I want to meet you someday. You sound very wise. Reply whenever you want.

[@michaelglass4701]

I'm also going to St Louis in September my brother and I are riding the Texas Eagle from Chicago to St Louis

[@matthellyar5758]

Your answer about the red bricks, The St. Lousi area more so in the Missouri River area use to be the larges producer of bricks in the country. Missouri has a lot of clay and limestone thus makes it an ideal place to make bricks.

[@tunnodule5166]

Great timelapse sunset!!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thanks!

[@lowellfultz1990]

Not bad, you definitely made the right calls with Pappy's for the BBQ & Ted Drewes for the Custard. Pappy's is "World Famous" and you got lucky on the timing. The lunchtime line stretches out the door and around the block. One of the things I miss most about living in STL is the Frozen Custard. Not much of it to be found in SW OH. But while the Ted Drewes neighborhood isn't the best place in the world, it's 100 times safer than where you parked your RV ! E. STL is a mini Chiraq. The heavy LE presence at the entrance should have been a clue. Should have gone to the west of the city and parked at Hollywood Casino. Probably wouldn't have charged you nearly as much (if at all) and the area is MUCH nicer, and you could have seen The Missouri River along with the Mississippi. But you really missed several of the better attractions of STL. City Garden & City Museum (both downtown), Delmar Loop (amazing shopping) and of course the "2nd best Zoo in the US", which is free BTW. Just something that made me laugh...when you showed the construction cite and commented about there "having used to have been a beautiful park there". That was Kiener Plaza and the official reason they give for ripping it out was so it could become part of the new Gateway Arch Attraction. But anyone who is from STL will tell you that it was because all the homeless people were using the fountains and pool to bathe in all the time LOL

[@TravelingRobert]

I'm going to have to go back one of these days.

[@lowellfultz1990]

@@TravelingRobert you really should. I had to leave the area for reasons beyond my control. I enjoyed my time there. I have a 4 year plan that involves doing what you are sir. Buying an RV and seeing what kind of adventures I can get into before I'm called home. Enjoy your travels amigo.

[@mistervacation23]

Every night we passed towns, some of them away up on black hillsides, nothing but just a shiny bed of lights; not a house could you see. The fifth night we passed St. Louis, and it was like the whole world lit up. In St. Petersburg they used to say there was twenty or thirty thousand people in St. Louis, but I never believed it till I see that wonderful spread of lights at two o’clock that still night. There warn’t a sound there; everybody was asleep.

[@robedmunds7163]

another great video Robert, nice sharp images. have to get all the stickers on that map now:-)

[@TravelingRobert]

+Rob Edmunds Thank you!

[@marissastewart465]

Thank you for this video... amazing 😍

[@barbarafre.2657]

awesome video👍

[@mandysimmons2769]

I hate heights LOL so I will skip the taco salad next time things is high and the camera is kinda jumpy. I'm just stealing ur chill every day Mr. Robert. I'm not kidding your cool laid backness is catching! I only drink Bud...maybe I oughta go there. I went to Seattle but I had already been to Atlanta so the traffic didn't seem to be a big deal. I've prayed success and safety for you and ur sweet lady. These vids have helped with the being home stuck. lol :)

[@mccalejk2]

Kind of cool to see the construction down below at the arch. Looks nothing like that now.

[@faithrada]

Thanks for taking us UP the Arch! I was too chicken to go up myself. : ( What a view! We stayed at the Union Station Hotel... the next morning there was yellow tape and a chalked out body form on the sidewalk . Hmmmmmm

[@Yumifreak3]

Great video! Haven't been here since 2009 and it brings back memories when visiting. Wish you focused more on the outside of the church, it's such a beautiful building!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you! To be honest I didn't know much about the church at the time. Maybe next time I will.

[@joelgonzalez463]

I very much enjoyed your video. thank you

[@TravelingRobert]

Glad you liked it. Thanks!

[@hyflyin1]

Your older videos- newer videos - I love them all !! You put your heart and soul into them and I do enjoy them. I had mentioned about buying an RV next spring when I retire... I found some incredible 5th wheel rigs that have all the comforts of home. (I think it's my wife that needs those!!) What do you think of them... it seems they are easier to attach and detach? Do you know much about them? Thanks - just listening to your CD - I - like many many others find myself singing your theme song !!! ;-)

[@TravelingRobert]

I don't know much about 5th wheels only that they are very residential looking and feeling, and it will probably take longer to them up at the campsite. You also have to be more aware of your height and length when traveling. Those who have them swear by them so they must be good. Grand Design comes to mind as a high quality brand.

[@hyflyin1]

Thanks as always for taking the time to respond !! You seem very content with your MIcro Minnie since you've had it so many years. Winnebago ought to give you a new one every few years for the great exposure you provide !! (ha ha). I hear you for sure about the height and width issues with a 5th wheel !! I need to rent a smaller Class C just to tryout this lifestyle. I'm getting way ahead of myself. Thank again Robert !! (I wish I could stop singing your theme song all the time - it's very catchy !!!)

[@pXeLSlayer]

Really like your 4k videos, always great :)

[@TravelingRobert]

+G - Town Thank you. Now I need to get me a 4K GoPro and a 4K drone and I'll be complete.

[@RawFoodRock]

me encanto el arcooo!!

[@W1ldyman]

AHHHH YES! relaxing as always!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thanks!

[@nelsonmon9746]

Great video I was there with my father pa

[@EgameLp]

Great Video once again!

[@TravelingRobert]

+kinnaY Thank you!

[@imxaxninja1]

Memphis TN is where I'm from! Awesome videos by the way!

[@TravelingRobert]

+david “imstillaninja” phimsipasom Thanks, Memphis is next. Didn't get to do much there though.

[@harleycoleman5199]

Construction is complete and I recommend a return if you haven't already.

[@TravelingRobert]

We did last year. Impressive visitors center.

[@lynellephillips3889]

I love your sticker map! Where can I find one? Yeah, because of all the construction at the Arch (they're expanding the national monument) I decided to forgo it altogether and went to Cahokia Mounds instead. Besides, I'd been to the Arch twice before (many years ago my sister and I foolishly opted to climb the stairs instead). I got there about a week after you guys visited the area, and no rain, just hot and muggy. Stayed in a dinky little campground about an hour east of St. Louis off of I-70 because all the SL campgrounds were full. At least it had a cool clean swimming pool. I LOVE SL!!

[@TravelingRobert]

+Lynelle Phillips I got the sticker map at Camping World. Most people stick it outside.

[@mommag2959]

14:35, that must be a retired Clydesdale horse because in my years of growing up in New Orleans and watching those "beasts" of-a-horse participate in the parades during Mardi Gras, it seemed that they were much bigger!

[@OlympicGaming]

Sweet, why didnt you visit Nelly's house hehe. looking forward to the next adventure!

[@RashidAliyev]

2:44 in January 2016, all museums were free for entrance :) I had a big chance, I see.

[@mrwanalmeawi1116]

nice video

[@JamieDallas]

I love Lambert's Cafe!!!

[@thecasualcaribou]

Ah man! Lambert's Cafe is the stuff!

[@TravelingRobert]

+OldManCrug 03 Too much food 😃

[@Dr.Pepper001]

If you are claustrophobic, don't go up in the arch. If you freak out in the tight space going up in the tiny elevator, or up at the top, they can't get you out like they can in a MRI chamber.

[@svetlinanastasov349]

Will there be a full video with the whole trave? I love your videos so much.Thumbs up from Bulgaria :)

[@TravelingRobert]

+Svetlin Anastasov Thank you. Yes there will be a long video at the end. Probably 2 hours long :-)

[@ghitranasman9174]

عمل رائع جدا ، شكراً جزيلا

[@RobertLWard]

Great video Robert! Noticed your " map" in the RV didn't include New Mexico...I digress...I saw the video of you at the Four Corners with a limb in all 4 states!

[@TravelingRobert]

+Robert Ward I have this silly rule that if don't spend the night or do something significant in a state it doesn't merit the sticker. So I decided not to add new Mexico since I just scraped the northwestern corner of the state. That way a have more incentive to go again and really visit.

[@RobertLWard]

Thats a Good reason! New Mexico is on my radar next November.

[@alexito2209]

great video, i wolud like to ha ve the time to yravel like you- some day. thankyou for your videos

[@kathleencachon2782]

Hello Robert! I'm a new subscriber! Enjoyed this St. Louis Tour video. Definitely a place for me to visit. By the way where did you get your USA wall decor with the stickers?

[@TravelingRobert]

They have them at Camping World and Amazon amzn.to/2RJhOlQ

[@RedJaguar100Travels]

Typos and all, very good job Robert,

[@TravelingRobert]

+redjaguar100 Thanks! I'll fix it for the long version.

[@burbenska]

Your typo is a comma at the end of your sentence.

[@SUBTT67]

Gateway Arch, design by Finnish-American Eero Saarinen.

[@RashidAliyev]

My 1st visit to STL was in January 2016.

[@blouinm]

Fridays are getting too far apart! Plus great to see Ted Drewes again.

[@TravelingRobert]

+Mike Blouin Ted Drewes was great.

[@Nitro_Joe]

Did you not know there is a concrete slab called “St. Louis RV Park” next to the City Museum?

[@runswithbeer]

The arch looks shiny...I always thought it was made of white concrete...

[@davidking3311]

I always prefered driving myself into new cities, you can do things on your own schedule, plus public transportation always seems to confuse me..

[@TravelingRobert]

+davidking3311 With rare exceptions like New York I agree.

[@mrjlbarrett5556]

I was raised one block away from Budwiser. I am 68 years old . I was able to buy back our family home it set Vacent for 15 years . I bought it for 59k I am spending 200+ k to rehab it it's big ass house built in 1881 3 story . My dad owned it for 55 years I have Class A myself

[@vidalhappyhappy2028]

lo mejor de todo la cerveza gratis

[@huuduongsbd29nguyen91]

St.louis missouri

[@RashidAliyev]

What happens with Missouri National park?

[@anngrubb732]

hey traveling robert i just want to thank you for all the videos you do and i was just wondering do you remember the video about going to new york when you arrived in daytona well i live here and i was just wondering ive always wanted to meet you do you think that is possible

[@TravelingRobert]

+Ann Grubb Sure thing. Next time I'm in Daytona

[@anngrubb732]

i am jacob moms son i have aultism i dont know if i texted this twice but anyways

[@Fantasyfootballreaper]

was just there last week and that construction was still gong on

[@TravelingRobert]

+Dj H It is probably one of those projects that last forever.

[@gidagorfen8947]

They are two years behind schedule...but almost done!

[@lobitome]

Gidagorfen is right. They are way behind, but "almost done". Things look much different now.

[@9mmjames653]

mmmmm lamberts food is so good, you was close to where I live. I'm 60 miles from lamberts

[@TravelingRobert]

Yes, loved that place... too much food though.

[@mackiebenson9467]

I'm from the St Louis Metro area and you took me to some places I've never been in this video. Pretty cool.

[@anngrubb732]

i am my moms son i have aultism and i had a rough past but i am so exited

[@gabrielledemoulin5787]

New Arch ground: www.stltoday.com/news/special-reports/arch/photos-gateway-arch-and-redesigned-grounds/collection_98491000-6e12-532a-a2d7-ca19d1ef347d.html#1

[@yankeebiscuitfan]

You should try the original Czech Budweiser. When ut comes to taste it is vastly superior over the US Budweiser. The Czech beer is sold in the US under the name Czechvar.

[@TravelingRobert]

Yes, I hear it is a completely different beer

[@faithrada]

@@TravelingRobert My son went to Charles Univ.. in the Czech Republic . No drinking age there apparently.. so they drank 'The Good Stuff' from their dorm's "magic frig". Ahhh students.

[@gidagorfen8947]

Really nice job for STL and hope you come back soon now that the Arch grounds and Keiner Plaza are redone. Shame on you...you didn't go to the famous zoo? Museum of Transportation in the county! Faust Park! Forest Park! Formerly known as the Jefferson Memorial, The MO History Museum. You are lucky there is not much traffic in the city of STL...all the traffic is in the burbs now...and the reason for the color of the brick is due to the use of the area's dirt. Might check out a site I like called builtstlouis.net.

[@TravelingRobert]

Only so much you can do in one day

[@kimberlyfoust2815]

I just found your channel and am enjoying it. If you haven't been to Kansas City, MO, you must come visit. We have a livelier downtown, a better brewery, and way better barbeque! :)

[@TravelingRobert]

+Kimberly Foust Can't wait to go to Kansas City.

[@iknowdeweybrudda6564]

Kimberly Foust yeah Kansas City is great St. Louis is trash lmao

[@btj5225]

​@@iknowdeweybrudda6564 nah

[@muzikdude1188]

St. Louis' microbreweries blow KC's out of the water. And KC BBQ is okay, but doesn't live up to its hype. I will give you the first one though. :)