Quick Escapes St. Louis

Twenty-five quick and convenient minivacations take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Explore antebellum mansions, relive the days of the Pony Express, and pamper yourself with luxurious spa treatments on the Trip Back in Time escape. Discover award-winning wineries, browse in charming antiques and crafts shops, and dine on fabulous food on the Missouri Wine Country escape. Visit a 19,0000-acre man-made lake, rent a pontoon boat or aqua cycle, or take a horseback ride, on the Wet and Wild (Life) Weekend escape. Each escape includes detailed route maps; travel directions; destination highlights; activities for morning, afternoon, and evening; choice restaurants, picnic sites, and lodgings; special events and festivals; shopping; local sources of information.