BLIKNS Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Had to work last Saturday, listened to the game on 101 app. Had commercial for the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station? Needless to say, out of towner, so looked at the website, didn't see anything about the Fudgery, so they no longer make fudge there???? How is the Aquarium??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextYearBill Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Aquarium is a homerun. Fudgery is at ballpark village... also a homerun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLIKNS Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 Thank You ... I always enjoyed watching them make the fudge , entertaining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Union Station is excellent. They do have a ice cream shop which resides in the building that held the Hard Rock Cafe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Just now, thetorch said: Union Station is excellent. They do have a ice cream shop which resides in the building that held the Hard Rock Cafe. Ferris wheel giving skyline much needed color. looks cool from 44. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Agree with all: Aquarium, Ferris Wheel, Ropes, and Maze are all great. The mini golf course is fun also. It is a quick play, but well laid out. We saw it from the Ferris Wheel and went straight to it. And don't forget to visit the Whispering Arch at the Market Street entrance to the hotel. My Father showed it to me. He first experienced it when he shipped out from Union Station to the West Coast in WWII. Reinert310 likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quality Is Job 1 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, almaman said: Ferris wheel giving skyline much needed color. looks cool from 44. Next time I get back in town, I'll need to shoot west from the top of the Arch. From 2013: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 great shot. where's that one taken from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlarry Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 28 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: Agree with all: Aquarium, Ferris Wheel, Ropes, and Maze are all great. The mini golf course is fun also. It is a quick play, but well laid out. We saw it from the Ferris Wheel and went straight to it. And don't forget to visit the Whispering Arch at the Market Street entrance to the hotel. My Father showed it to me. He first experienced it when he shipped out from Union Station to the West Coast in WWII. Is the mini golf course covered? Can you play if it’s freezing cold out? I can’t wait to go to the aquarium. I need to get tickets in advance. The last few Saturday’s and Sunday’s I’ve checked but they’ve been sold out. When I look early in the week for the weekend they are still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quality Is Job 1 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 16 minutes ago, almaman said: great shot. where's that one taken from? Thank you. It was taken from the top of the Gateway Arch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 34 minutes ago, dlarry said: Is the mini golf course covered? Can you play if it’s freezing cold out? I can’t wait to go to the aquarium. I need to get tickets in advance. The last few Saturday’s and Sunday’s I’ve checked but they’ve been sold out. When I look early in the week for the weekend they are still available. No it is not covered but a little protected from the wind with fences. It was cold when we played, probably just above freezing. I played with gloves on. But it is a fast play. Every hole was occupied, but they do a good job staggering your start so there is no long wait at each hole. dlarry likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Oh Get it you want to get same pick with the wheel in it! dang been awhile since I've been up there but it seems lower view than 630'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quality Is Job 1 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, almaman said: Oh Get it you want to get same pick with the wheel in it! dang been awhile since I've been up there but it seems lower view than 630'. Yep. I've photographed the Downtown St. Louis skyline from the eastern bank of the Mississippi and from the Eads Bridge over the East Riverfront MetroLink Station many times, but I've shot from the top of the Arch only that one time. I'm guessing the Wheel isn't visible from those spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighbor Dave Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I had high hopes, but found the Aquarium to be hugely underwhelming. It pales in comparison to others I've been to over the years. Still a good idea in terms of attempting to revitalize Union Station, but it was just very "meh". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach314 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Neighbor Dave, Quality Is Job 1 and CBFan like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, Coach314 said: where's that from above future soccer stadium ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basketbill Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 24 minutes ago, almaman said: where's that from above future soccer stadium ? No stadium would be due north from the location of the picture I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextYearBill Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 8 hours ago, Neighbor Dave said: I had high hopes, but found the Aquarium to be hugely underwhelming. It pales in comparison to others I've been to over the years. Still a good idea in terms of attempting to revitalize Union Station, but it was just very "meh". thought the rocky mountains would be a little rockier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 8 hours ago, Neighbor Dave said: I had high hopes, but found the Aquarium to be hugely underwhelming. It pales in comparison to others I've been to over the years. Still a good idea in terms of attempting to revitalize Union Station, but it was just very "meh". I have little anticipation regarding the Aquarium. I have never been to one that I wanted to go back to see again. I understand that this may just be me but honestly, it just fish swimming around. Aquariums are always so expensive. To be fair zoos don't have much appeal to me either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basketbill Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 9 minutes ago, NextYearBill said: thought the rocky mountains would be a little rockier From a distance they really aren’t that tall. Not the Himalayas that’s for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicCityBilliken Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 10 hours ago, Neighbor Dave said: I had high hopes, but found the Aquarium to be hugely underwhelming. It pales in comparison to others I've been to over the years. Still a good idea in terms of attempting to revitalize Union Station, but it was just very "meh". I seen the aquariums in Chattanooga, Atlanta and New Orleans. All them I thought were pretty good, especially Chattanooga. Are those the ones you comparing them with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 10 hours ago, almaman said: where's that from above future soccer stadium ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 52 minutes ago, tarheelbilliken said: I seen the aquariums in Chattanooga, Atlanta and New Orleans. All them I thought were pretty good, especially Chattanooga. Are those the ones you comparing them with? It's my understanding that our aquarium was never intended to compete with those (or Shedd in Chicago). I believe they also left room to expand down the road if the interest is there. So the best thing we can do is support what we have. MusicCityBilliken likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 14 hours ago, Quality Is Job 1 said: Next time I get back in town, I'll need to shoot west from the top of the Arch. From 2013: This photo, taken a little over a month ago, will give you an idea of how Ballpark Village has filled in. Slu let the dogs out? likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidnark Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 The Wheel is way more impressive than I expected. I found the Aquarium to be massively underwhelming, particularly for the cost. I have been to several of the major aquariums in other cities, and the one at Union Station is like Single A minor league ball compared to the Majors. It would literally need to increase its exhibits by at least 5 fold to compete with other urban aquariums. The good news is that there is plenty of space to expand it if they have the capital and desire to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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