Road Trip 2015 Illinois-Missouri

We leave from Mt. Vernon, Illinois, which is east of St. Louis on I 64, travel through Eastern Illinois (St. Louis), and across Missouri to Independence.

This part of the United States is again flat with not even what we would consider a hill. Beautiful farm land and well kept farms.

This farm is outside of St. Louis.

Entering St. Louis, Missouri. We decided this was as close as we needed to get to see the Arch.

Crossing the Mississippi River in St. Louis on the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge. We were so interested in the unique bridge we forgot to look at the river.

Leaving the suburbs of St. Louis and about to cross the Missouri River.

Heading west on I-70. We will be in Independence in time to do some sightseeing.

We toured the Liberty Jail, and the LDS Visitors Center (which ironically is located across the street from the Community of Christ Temple). See our pictures of the jail at Road Trip 2015 Liberty Jail.

We also ate dinner at STROUD'S, a place famous for their fried chicken in a city known for their steaks and BBQ. They serve a huge amount of food family style. My meal came with mashed potatoes and gravy. When they brought out the food, the bowl of mashed potatoes was big enough for a family of five with gravy to match. Shirley and I both had green beans with our meals which was served in another large bowl (again more than either of us could eat). Can't complain about lots of good food!!!

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