While most visitors immediately associate St. Louis City with the dramatic Gateway Arch that has become its signature, newcomers will be most impressed with metropolitan area's unique blend of Heartland friendliness and urban sophistication.  As a separate jurisdiction from the surrounding St. Louis County, the city nestles into a wide bend of the Mississippi River.  Home to scores of neighborhoods with distinctive personalities and unique flavors, St. Louis also claims a dynamic economic engine fueled by Fortune 500 headquarters and major corporations as well as small companies.  In addition to tourism, the region's diverse major industries encompass aviation, biotechnology, chemicals, electrical utilities, beverage and food processing and manufacturing, refining, research, telecommunications, distribution and transportation.  Historic Soulard with its open-air market, the Anheuser-Busch brewery, the Italian shops and restaurants on the Hill, Union Station, 3 major league sports teams and venues, and Forest Park are just a few of the highlights that maintain the city's status as a popular destination for visitors.  One of the largest international airports in the world combines with an entire network of Interstate highways, light rail, and other mass transit options to ensure efficient transportation.  Healthcare facilities and services in Greater St. Louis are among the nation's finest, from renowned children's hospitals to recognized teaching institutions and specialized centers of excellence. Public and private schools provide a quality education to tomorrow's leaders, combining a strong core curriculum with a wide array of extra-curricular activities and opportunities for enrichment and self-expression.  Known as a city of neighborhoods that offer unique housing opportunities and distinctive flavors.  Restoration efforts are bringing residents back to the central business districts to live work, and play.  Downtown St. Louis, with its legacy of architectural treasures has much to offer, from opulent turn-of-the-century mansions and distinguished 19th century row homes to luxurious lofts and fine condominiums.

RE/MAX Properties West Community Specialists:

	Allen Yee	Mary Krummenacher	Judy Korn