CHEAPSKATES WELCOME HERE!

Just discovered that the whole world now knows what I have known my entire life … that Saint Louis is the #1 city in the US for CHEAPSKATES! It true, and Kiplinger says it’s so.

“St. Louis isn’t a huge city, but if we’re counting per capita, it boasts more museums and libraries than any city on our list (and it beats New York and Washington, D.C., by a factor of 25). That’s good news for folks looking to have a good time on a budget. Admission to top attractions, such as the city zoo and science center, is free. Citygarden, a $30-million, mixed-use sculpture park in downtown St. Louis, promises great gardening, art and picnics year-round. And if you do feel the need to spend some hard-earned cash — at a Cardinals game or in the downtown shopping district, perhaps — your money will go further here. While St. Louis residents earn roughly the same amount as average Americans, their living costs fall nearly 9% below the norm.”

To read more and discover the other 10 cities:

http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/10-best-cities-for-cheapskates/1.html 

My TOP TEN List Of Favorite FREE Things In Saint Louis:

#10 BLUE SKIES … make that CERULEAN blue skies with fluffy ducky clouds!

#9 TOURIST TREKKING – places to go, things to see … and all FREE exercise, too!

#8 LEFT BANK BOOKS … a great indy bookstore … and it’s in the heart of the Central West End

#7 The Saint Louis Art Museum … always FREE since 1904!

#6 The Missouri Botanical Garden … known locally as Mr. Shaw’s Garden

#5 FOREST PARK  … one of the largest urban parks in the United States and FREE.

#4 BIG SLEEP BOOKS … the best free browsing in town if you’re into criminal intent

#3 Unlimited spots to just sit down and watch the world pass by …

#2 THE SAINT LOUIS ZOO … the entire animal kingdom and all free (except for the parking)

#1 Unlimited FREE photographic opportunities … with FREE big name musical entertainment under the Big Wicket during the July Fourth celebration!

And much, much, more!