Saint Louis, MI Road Trips
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Trip Routes
2
Longest Drive
120.4 mi
Macomb, MI
Quickest Drive
2h 22m
Troy, MI
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Traveler Guide to Saint Louis, MI
St. Louis is a city in Central Michigan, and is the second largest population center of Gratiot County, with 4,494 residents. St. Louis is famous for being the "Geographic Center of Michigan's Lower Peninsula." Its small-town atmosphere is ideal for people who are looking for safe neighborhoods and easy driving, yet its active community organizations still provide a vibrant calendar of events for people who enjoy live music and other forms of entertainment. St. Louis' historic downtown district is located on Business US-127, along the "Old 27 Route."
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail. Center Stage at the GEM Theater, 205 N. Mill St., ☏ +1 9889-621-5948.
Frosty Cone, 333 N. Mill St., ☏ +1 989-681-2332. Main Street Pizza, 123 N. Mill St., ☏ +1 989-681-4331.
The Blue Shamrock Pub, 223 N. Mill St, ☏ +1 989-681-4160. River Rock Bar & Grill, 210 N. Mill St., ☏ +1 989-681-2851.
Triangle Motel, 131 W. Lincoln Rd., ☏ +1 989-463-2296. Alma Motel, 1575 Wright Ave., ☏ +1 989-463-1135. Saravilla Bed & Breakfast, 633 N. State St., ☏ +1 989-463-4078.
Centrally located at the crossroads of US-127 and M-46, St. Louis is easily accessible from all parts of the state of Michigan by car. St. Louis is served by a local bus service known as Dial-A-Ride Transit (DART) that provides service throughout St. Louis and neighboring Alma. The Gratiot Community Airport (AMN IATA), located 6 miles southwest of St. Louis, offers flight services to business, individual, and freight customers. Residents and visitors can easily get around St. Louis on a bicycle, with its well-maintained sidewalk infrastructure. More ambitious riders can bike into Alma via Michigan Avenue, and connect to the Alma Riverwalk and 8+ mile Fred Meijer Heartland Trail. The Pine River winds through St. Louis, connecting many hamlets and cities throughout the region that once depended on the river for industry. The occasionally narrow river is conducive to paddle sports and no-wake motor boating. The Bushwhacker Challenge is a major canoe challenge that takes paddlers up to 150 miles from Alma to Midland and back, connecting with the Chippewa River.
Dial-A-Ride Transit (DART) provides transportation service throughout St. Louis and neighboring Alma. Extensive sidewalks make St. Louis a very walkable community.
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