Monthly Archives: March 2019

4 Top Reasons to Visit the Arch During Spring

By St. Louis

Visiting the famous Gateway Arch is a must-see attraction while staying in St. Louis. While you can see this iconic landmark any time of the year, springtime is the best season. Not only is the weather perfect, affording you gorgeous views, but there are many other events taking place in St. Louis to participate in after you have taken a tour of the Arch. Let’s look at four reasons why visiting the Gateway Arch in the spring is the best time. 
The Views From the Arch Are Spectacular With Clear Skies
One of the most iconic landmarks gracing the St. Louis, Missouri, skyline is the famous Gateway Arch. The 630-foot monument, built in 1963, is one of the most famous man-made monuments in the world.
When you enter the base of the Arch, you are invited into the beautiful visitors center where you can take the time to learn about the history of the design and build of the Arch. From there, you enter into one of the trams that takes you to the top where you will see spectacular sweeping views of the Mississippi River and the lovely and historic city of St. Louis.

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5 Reasons You'll Love the New Toyota Tundra

By Toyota, Tundra

What if you could own a powerful pickup and still enjoy all the frills of a luxury sedan? That is what the new 2019 Toyota Tundra offers and more. With unbeatable off-road capabilities, immense towing power, a spacious crew cab, and driver assistance features, the new Tundra pickup is worth every dime. 
Toyota keeps updating the Tundra with innovative features and functions, and you can choose from a wide range of colors and two engine types. If you are looking for a new pickup with an impressive city and country road performance, here are five reasons that will endear the new Toyota Tundra to you.
Exceptional Performance
The new Tundra is available in two engine models. The 4.6 liter V-8 engine delivers 310 hp and 327 lb-ft of torque while the optional 5.7 liter V-8 version produces 381 hp with 401 lb-ft of torque. Both engines offer enough power to handle most medium-duty tasks, and the six-speed transmission makes accelerating on city and country roads as seamless as possible.

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Does the 2019 Highlander Get Good Fuel Mileage?

By Toyota, Toyota features

SUVs are notorious fuel guzzlers. These vehicles offer more space and power, but the higher capabilities come at a price-fuel economy. In its class, the 2019 Toyota Highlander offers exceptional fuel economy, making it a first choice for families looking for a big-sized vehicle that also comes with impressive safety features, a reliable engine, and impeccable interiors. 
Over the years, the Toyota Highlander has seen several redesigns and upgrades culminating in a more compact, capable, and roomy SUV with unbelievable fuel frugality. While the 2019 Highlander has shrunk outside, the interior space has increased and there is a third row of seats where the kids can strap in and enjoy the ride.
Excellent Fuel Economy
Regarding fuel economy, the 2019 Toyota Highlander, particularly the hybrid version, is a winner. Other models of the 2019 Highlander offer modest fuel economy, but considering that SUVs consume far more fuel than cars, the numbers are impressive.

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4 Backroads to Travel Near Saint Louis

By St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri is a beautiful place with picturesque natural attractions and majestic rivers. If you love an American road trip, St. Louis offers iconic backroads to explore the scenic landscape of this part of the country. Whether you want to see historic landmarks, manmade wonders, humongous farms, or breathtaking bodies of water, this place offers a spectacular list of scenic drives that will blow you away. The roads here are not only beautiful, but the speed limit is generous. If you love to explore the Midwest in your car, here are five scenic backroads to drive in Saint Louis. 
The Great River Road
The Great River Road links St. Louis to Alton, Illinois. This scenic drive offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the region. The winding road runs between the bank of the mighty Mississippi River and huge limestone bluffs.
There are many attractions on the road, including the painting of the Piasa Bird, the Pere Marquette State Park and its famous log lodge, and the Center of American Archeology in Jamesville. You can have lunch beside the river or hike the trails under the limestone cliffs to see more of the surroundings. Every inch of this beautiful road is like traveling back in time and the views are mind-blowing!
Route 94 to Augusta, Missouri
If you are looking for the American alternative to the Rhine River Valley, Route 94 offers amazing views of Missourian wine country. The scenic road links St. Louis to Augusta and Hermann. From the top of the bluffs above the Missouri River Valley, you can soak in the beautiful expanse of wineries below. Route 94 takes you across the Missouri River past verdant vineyards heavy with Concord and Norton grapes. If you enjoy rock and blues music, stop at the Montelle Winery at the end of the valley for a taste of old Midwestern hospitality.

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