St. Louis Busch Stadium

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St. Louis, Missouri
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May 20, 2013 - Construction crews have begun putting up steel structures for themed restaurants Cardinals Nation and Budweiser Brew House on the site of new Ballpark Village along Clark Street north of Busch Stadium. See $100 Million Ballpark Village Will Be Living Room for St. Louis Community

Busch Stadium - Home of St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Team
ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com) - As a major sports town, St. Louis boasts about the St. Louis Cardinal baseball team, 2011 World Series Champions. They also boast about the new Busch Stadium, which opened for the 2006 season on the former south parking lot of the old Busch Memorial Stadium just north of Interstate 40/64 highway.

Located in the heart of the downtown business district, the facility features classic arched openings similar the nearby Cupples Station warehouses, west of the site. The stadium features a creative use of old and new materials, from red brick and concrete to exposed steel and glass.

The majority of spectators have dramatic views of the Gateway Arch and the downtown St. Louis skyline. The ballpark has expanded bleacher sections, a state-of-the-art video board and entertainment system.

The facility has increased access for fans with disabilities, new escalators and more elevators. Disabled drop-off locations are: Gate 2, at Poplar and Eighth Streets; Gate 4 (Plaza of Champions), at Clark and Eighth Streets; and, Gate 6 on Broadway.

A main-level concourse circles the entire ballpark, providing a 360 degree view of the playing field. Home plate is located in the southwest corner of the site. The stadium features lowered seating and scoreboard heights in center field. A public plaza provides a perfect gathering spot for fans before and after games.

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Busch Stadium is a smoke-free facility. Recognizing there are fans who smoke, the Cardinals has implemented a special policy, permitting smokers to exit and re-enter the ballpark at three designated exit/re-entry gates:

Gate 2 - on the corner of Eighth and Poplar, outside the Cardinal Club
Gate 4 - on Clark Street, east of the Team Store entrance
Gate 6 - on Broadway, outside Ford Plaza

Ashtrays are stationed outside exit/re-entry Gates 2, 4, and 6. The entire Busch Stadium staff has been trained to direct fans wishing to smoke to the designated exit/re-entry gates and smoking areas outside the ballpark.

Baseball fans can enjoy a variety of family activities from browsing in the gift shop to video games and picnics. Visitors can also view St. Louis baseball memorabilia from its beginnings in 1892 to present in the Cardinals Hall of Fame. Some of the great players include Dizzy Dean, Rogers Hornsby, Stan Musial, Ken Boyer, Lou Brock, Bob Gibson and Red Schoendienst.

The sports and entertainment facility is within walking distance of the Scottrade Center and the Gateway Arch.

Directions: Busch Stadium is north of I-64 and just six blocks east of St. Louis Union Station.

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