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          St. Louis Extends the 2008-09 Holiday Season
     "Winter Magic" Continues Through Valentine's Day

ST. LOUIS -- November 20, 2008 -- Don't let the "winter blahs" get you down this year.

St. Louis has the bright lights, good times, and a whole lot of Winter Magic. From our upscale hotels and cozy B&Bs to a myriad of entertaining options,
St. Louis has the attractions, museums, nightlife, to keep you occupied. Check out our abundant collection of unique boutiques, antiques shops, and big name department stores, then sample our multitude of places to eat, drink and be merry.

Grab a ticket to a hockey game, check out some live St. Louis' blues and jazz, or dance the night away to the beat of your own drummer. Take advantage of a special Winter Magic hotel package - save yourself some cash - and make your Gateway City getaway a weekend to remember.

In addition to discounted admission to more than 20 popular attractions, there are shopping discounts at gift shops of some of St. Louis' most unique attractions. Stop in and browse your way through the Missouri History Museum, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Contemporary Art Museum, Missouri Botanical Garden and Kemper Art Museum. Plus, you'll get discounts at local retailers like Lady Bug Beads, Build-A-Bear and HSB Tobacconist. There's even an offer of free shark's teeth from the World Aquarium - how's that for a souvenir?!

And, you've got to eat - right? St. Louis has you covered with a variety of dining specials including free and half-priced appetizers at T.G.I. Friday's Downtown, Fifteen and Flamingo Bowl, along with special deals from such popular eateries as Kitchen K, City Diner, Blue Owl Café, Pujols 5 Westport Grill, and many more.

For more information about the hotel packages, special discounts and coupons, visit www.explorestlouis.com/magical. And make a little of your own Winter Magic this year!

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