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Frugal Family Fun in the American Midwest

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In the mid-nineteenth century, this river port was a big player on the Missouri river, second only to St. Louis and at the time, larger than Kansas City. Historic St. Right outside of St. Louis, just off Interstate 70 you find this quiet oasis of restored historical buildings. Hop on the Amtrack train in St.

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