Destination Information

Welcome!

Welcome to St. Louis, the heart of America. Known for the famous expedition led by explorers Lewis and Clark, and host to the 1904 World's Fair, this destination is filled with charm and history. This is a convention you won't want to miss! Here in St. Louis, visitors are guaranteed to leave having created a little history of their own.

St. Louis Information
For additional information about St. Louis, please go to http://www.explorestlouis.com.

Dining
St. Louis is home to a mixture of cultures that is reflected in the hundreds of great restaurants located throughout the city. From German and Vietnamese to Italian and French, there is surely an eatery for every palate. For a detailed list of restaurants in the area click here.

Taxes
In the city of St. Louis, retail sales tax is 7.741% and dine-in restaurant tax is 9.241%. For additional tax information, click here.

Time Zone
St. Louis is located in the Central time zone, 1 hour behind Eastern time.

Tipping/Gratuities
In hotels, major restaurants, and night clubs, tipping may be included depending on the size of the group. Many inexpensive restaurants do not add a service charge. If there is not a service charge, the recommended amount to tip is between 15% and 20%.

Weather
Typical November weather is 54 °F (12 ºC) for a high and 38 °F (3 ºC) for a low. Average precipitation in November is 4.06 inches. For the latest St. Louis weather forecast, go to www.weather.com.

Sunrise: Approximately 6:30 am
Sunset: Approximately 5:00 pm