Cab or Rental car

James Sission · Post by **James Sission** » 13 Jul 2008 10:11 am

I found out its much less expensive to fly than to drive out from Texas. I was told there is a shuttle to and from the Hotel and airport. Would you suggest renting a car or taking a cab once I get there. I may want to go to one of the blues bars I have heard of around town is about all I would want to do. Seems like paying 17 bucks a day to park a rental car is a little steep...Anyone have expereince with the cabs there ? Are they resonable ? Thanks..Jmaes

JERRY THURMOND · Post by **JERRY THURMOND** » 13 Jul 2008 1:31 pm

I would think getting a cab would be the smart thing to do,it is not far to the blues bars from the hotel.Parking fees would pay for the cab.

Jerry

James Sission · Post by **James Sission** » 13 Jul 2008 2:15 pm

Jerry, is getting a cab pretty easy there ?? Also, any info on a good blues joint to visit would be appreciated....James

JERRY THURMOND · Post by **JERRY THURMOND** » 13 Jul 2008 4:21 pm

James I believe they are having the Big Muddy Blues Festival Sat Aug 3o an Sun Aug 31.That is on river front not very far from the Hotel.

Jerry

James Sission · Post by **James Sission** » 14 Jul 2008 4:55 am

Thank you..James

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 21 Jul 2008 8:47 am

If you're flying in and traveling light you could take the metro train from the airport to within a couple blocks of most downtown hotels. A few years ago, fare was $1 one way and $3 the other way. Even at double the price it would be a bargain and you'll pass a lot of cabs in the 5 o'clock rush traffic.

"Beatle Bob", a local radio celebrity, splits time between both Scotty's and the blues festival. I belive he told me they are only a brief walk apart.

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 22 Jul 2008 11:51 am

Yeah, the Blues festival stuff was like a five minute walk as I recall. Unless I've got a lot of stuff or am in a hurry, I'll always use the train to get to and from the airport - it works great, and like Ron says you can't beat the price. The savings from doing that will buy a few cab rides. Cabs are much like anywhere else I've been - certainly I found them reliable and available.

James Sission · Post by **James Sission** » 23 Jul 2008 5:45 am

Thanks guys. I appreciate the information. I have never done any flying where I didnt have a ride watining for me, so I was not to sure about the cab situation. James

Greg Simmons · Post by **Greg Simmons** » 23 Jul 2008 8:13 am

Like Bob said, unless your schlepping major gear (or pack like a girl

), Metrolink is the way to go

Fare is $3.50 from airport to downtown, $2 back out to the airport: see some sights; depending on time of day, smile & wave to people stuck in traffic along I-70

Get off at Stadium station, then walk a couple of blocks around the ballpark to the hotel...stop in at the Interational Bowlng Museum & Hall of Fame if you need a breather

I recall it runs every 10-15 mins and will take about 30 mins. or so from Airport to Busch Stadium stop.

http://www.metrostlouis.org/

James Sission · Post by **James Sission** » 23 Jul 2008 9:12 am

Great information and I appreciate it very much...Thanks....James

Greg Simmons · Post by **Greg Simmons** » 23 Jul 2008 11:24 am

For some possible live music options close (i.e. walking distance) to the Millennium before the steel pickin' starts in earnest, the Broadway Oyster Bar is about half mile south and a block over from the Millennium; further afield in the Soulard district there are I believe some other blues clubs.

Also looks like the Big Muddy Blues Festival (at Leclede's Landing, walking distance) even has some lap steel happenin', as Sonny Rhodes is a scheduled performer

OK, now that the tunes are covered

, for eats & treats (for most of these you will need wheels…)

Grabs you some St. Louis style 'cue, namely the rib tips from Mama's Coal Pot

almost as good as Wib's Drive-In in Jackson MO, but I digress...

To soothe the sweet-tooth...

Ted Drewe's

Crown Candy Kitchen

Last but not least, my sentimental favourite - a trip to Scotty’s is never complete w/o scarfing down a “Slinger” at...

Always remember to EAT-RITE or don't EAT at ALL

James Sission · Post by **James Sission** » 24 Jul 2008 4:29 am

Thank you very much...That is exactly in information I was looking for...James

Chris Allen Burke · Post by **Chris Allen Burke** » 13 Aug 2008 7:20 am

If you can walk around, there are some great clubs and restaurants in D-town, SL. As well as not too far away via CAB. However, the cost of taxi's are going up with the cost of fuel. So that's something that should be considered.

Keeponapicin'
CAB

James Sission · Post by **James Sission** » 13 Aug 2008 10:58 am

Thank you Chris...I appreciate the input...James

Curt Langston · Post by **Curt Langston** » 5 Sep 2012 10:04 am

The Eat-Rite really does have some excellent food!

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 16 Jul 2013 1:03 pm

if you only have a suitcase take the metro from the airport, jmh0.
a cab is much cheaper than a rentacar......

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