Gateway International Raceway

A group of investors, led by real estate developer and former professional race car driver Curtis Francois, will re-open the Gateway International Raceway for the 2012 racing season. The 1.25-mile oval is a favorite of many of the drivers who race there due to the unique shape and different degrees of banking in each corner. Turns 1 & 2 have characteristics similar to New Hampshire Motor Speedway while Turns 3 & 4 are similar to Phoenix International Raceway and the track's egg shape mimics the legendary Darlington Raceway. Several NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams test at GIR in preparation for these events.

The Americas Best Value Inn, located in the heart of busy downtown St. Louis, which is known as the Gateway to the West and the home of American brewing. The hotel is situated next to the new Lumiere Place Casino and is only two blocks away from the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Bureau. All guest rooms feature free wireless high-speed Internet access, cable TV with HBO, iron with ironing boards, large work desks, alarm clocks, and free local calls. Some additional amenities provided upon request if available include microwaves, fridges, hairdryers, and cribs. The guests can start the day off right with a free continental breakfast served from 6:00 a. to 9:30 a. Breakfast goodies include muffins, donuts, pastries, toast, coffee, and juice. Price Range: $53 to $73/night book it!

Days Inn - Downtown St. Louis

The Days Inn Downtown Saint Louis is conveniently located off I-70 and just minutes from all notable downtown attractions including the Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium, Laclede's Landing, Casino's, St. Louis Convention Center, Edward Jones Dome and much more.The property amenities include elevators, business center, meeting room, Internet access, fitness center, guest laundry, and parking.The property guest rooms are equipped with amenities like cable TV, AM/FM alarm clocks, coffee/tea makers, irons/ironing boards, microwaves, refrigerators, hairdryer, and private bathrooms. Price Range: $77 to $130/night book it!

Hampton Inn - Downtown St Louis

The Hampton Inn St. Louis Downtown at the Arch is located in the heart of downtown St. Louis, across the street from the famous Gateway Arch, the Edward Jones Dome, and Laclede's Landing. Another attraction in the area is Old Courthouse.A complimentary breakfast is served each morning. In addition to an indoor pool and a pool the hotel provide a spa tub and a fitness facility. Meeting facilities include conference rooms and banquet facilities. The hotel also offers a bar and lounge, a business center, and an arcade and game room. The property has a 24-hour front desk. The hotel amenities also include coffee in lobby, air-conditioning in public areas, elevators, laundry service, housekeeping, and express checkout. The hotel is wheelchair accessible.The hotel has 190 guest rooms well equipped with cable TV with premium TV channels and pay movies. The guest rooms have refrigerators, coffee or tea makers, irons with ironing boards, alarm clocks, and rollaway beds. Business-friendly rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access, multi-line telephones, and free local calls Bathrooms include hairdryers. The guest rooms also provide clock radios. Price Range: $120.00 - $170.00/night book it!