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Fans across the Show-Me State are excited to see our beloved Missouri Tigers<\/a> play in the NCAA Tournament this weekend and to host visitors from across the country at the Enterprise Center<\/a> in St. Louis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re from Kentucky, Santa Clara, Iowa State, Tennessee State, Purdue, Queens (N.C.), or Miami, it\u2019s sure to be an exciting weekend of college basketball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While St. Louis is renowned as a great sports city, the NCAA Tournament takes competition to the next level. It\u2019s win or go home, and we want y\u2019all to stick around as long as possible \u2013 especially our Tigers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re in town for the weekend and looking for things to do before or after the games, St. Louis doesn\u2019t disappoint. While our home-state fans know what to do, here are some opportunities for fans from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kentucky<\/strong> \u2013 You may be used to seeing thoroughbreds at home, but the four-legged phenoms at Grant\u2019s Farm <\/a>are the real prime-time players. Visit the farm for a Clydesdale Close-up<\/a> tour and enjoy a cold, made-in-St. Louis beverage while you\u2019re there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santa Clara<\/strong> \u2013 Missouri will feel like home this weekend, as temperatures are forecast in the 80s. That means it\u2019s an ideal time to explore Forest Park<\/a> and free attractions such as the Saint Louis Zoo<\/a>, Saint Louis Art Museum<\/a>, and Missouri History Museum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Iowa State<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s only a six-hour drive from Ames to St. Louis, so we\u2019re expecting a lot of you to show up! Take a break from the hardwood to enjoy the Midtown area\u2019s Grand Center Arts District<\/a>, home to the International Photography Hall of Fame & Museum, plus 16 other galleries and museums all dedicated to art and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tennessee State<\/strong> \u2013 Nashville knows a thing or two about nightlife, but the Delmar Loop<\/a> neighborhood is a cultural hotspot known as one of the country\u2019s great entertainment districts. Blueberry Hill Restaurant and Music Club<\/a> is a must-see, and for those who can\u2019t get enough competition, check out Pin-Up Bow<\/a>l.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purdue<\/strong> \u2013 Of all the schools playing this weekend in St. Louis, the campus in West Lafayette, Ind., is the closest. Since you\u2019re gearing up for a matchup with Queens, it only makes sense you see the King, too. The King of Beers, that is. Budweiser Brewery Tours<\/a> are among the city\u2019s most popular activities \u2026 and a free sample is always good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Queens<\/strong> \u2013 Well, we used our king pun above, so we\u2019ll have to think of something else. How about the World Chess Hall of Fame<\/a> in the City\u2019s Central West End? Take a selfie with the larger-than-life King piece outside the museum, then immerse yourself in the history of the game, and enjoy interactive exhibits, inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miami<\/strong> \u2013 While we welcome you to the Show-Me State any time, we hope it\u2019s a quick trip for you and our Mizzou Tigers prevail. If you\u2019re fortunate enough to stick around for a couple of days, trade in the lows of swampland for the highs of the Gateway Arch<\/a>. At 630 feet, it\u2019s the country\u2019s tallest national monument, and an iconic reminder of our nation\u2019s westward expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No matter how your team fares this weekend, St. Louis is the perfect host city for your basketball escape. Learn more about the city elsewhere on VisitMo.com<\/a> and at ExploreStLouis.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fans across the Show-Me State are excited to see our beloved Missouri Tigers play in the NCAA Tournament this weekend and to host visitors from across the country at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. 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