Riverboat Cruise of St. Louis - Abandoned Riverfront Area

Riverboat Cruise of St. Louis - Abandoned Riverfront Area - View From the Gateway Arch

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@SeanBelmontSB2600 Ай бұрын

I rarely comment on things but the bridge you walked across was used in John Carpenter's Escape from New York as the 69th Street Bridge towards the end of the movie! Most of the movie was actually filmed in Saint Louis! Love your videos Jacob! My wife and I hope to meet you somewhere one day!

@jeffeckrich2637 Ай бұрын

That's awesome!

@cherylzamule888 Ай бұрын

Didn't know that.

@lacrossed55 Ай бұрын

Ha! Beat me to it. Yes, St. Louis. The(filming) location of dystopian hellscape.

@romulanneutralzone Ай бұрын

Unfortunately the Kerry sisters were murdered on the bridge by being forced to jump.

@ChefJon68 27 күн бұрын

My neighbor was an extra in that movie and several classmates made their way out there during filming

@gc4644 Ай бұрын

The Chain of Rocks Bridge is a filming location for the Movie Escape from New York (with Kurt Russell).

@user-oz4kb6vw3s Ай бұрын

Best Toasted Ravioli in St Louis is at Mama”s On The Hill.

@dongillette1777 Ай бұрын

I agree with you! Gift shop ravioli isn’t gonna be the best! Hehehe

@pyrotopher Ай бұрын

The abandoned pavilion where the homeless were living, formerly was the entrance to The President’s Casino on the Admiral riverboat. It closed years ago. It couldn’t compete with the much larger casino next door.

@ShelleeGraham Ай бұрын

6:54 “…Old black water 🌊 keep on rollin’ Mississippi moon 🌙 won’t you keep on shinin’ on me…”

@maryblaufuss7533 Ай бұрын

"Keep on shinin' your light, gonna make everything alright."🎶

@billkaldem5099 28 күн бұрын

Good ole Doobies.

@Chris-ru3ri Ай бұрын

The little castles in the river are probably intake pipes for the water works

@nicotti 10 күн бұрын

Yes, they are along with the control room and living space for the operator. Now a days their operation is controlled remotely and very rarely does city water let anyone inside.

@joannbeiser4907 Ай бұрын

The old riverfront had a Robert e Lee riverboat. A real paddle wheel. It did excursions, evening dinner shows and weddings. Along with the admiral we had a very vibrant waterfront back then. Welcome to my home town.

@muthergoose4084 Ай бұрын

it makes me so sad to see what Lacledes landing has become. As a younger man, I spent many a weekend going from bar to bar and restaurant to restaurant. As well as doing the cruises and the good old VP Fair on the arch grounds.

@MrXanxabar 16 күн бұрын

Worked with a guy who was a chef there.

@patrickschneider1289 13 күн бұрын

It was actually a barge , but beautiful ,

@patrickschneider1289 13 күн бұрын

Saint LOUIS RIVER FRONT IS A GHOST TOWN , EXCEPT FOR LOOKING AT THE upside down horseshoe called the ARCH

@emilyelectrikk 27 күн бұрын

St. Louis used to have a beautiful riverfront. I remember visiting the McDonald’s and Burger King boats when I was little and the Admiral was always a neat sight, too. It’s sad that they’ve really let it go like this 😢

@MissingLinx Ай бұрын

I do agree about going to the Hill to get toasted ravioli. Also another good place is imo's pizza which is a regional pizza chain.

@GuruChaz Ай бұрын

As a somewhat new viewer, I would love to see a Route 66 series whenever you can make it work. That would be awesome!

@unclesamsgarage Ай бұрын

Not sure if youll see this but that Monument to Robert E Lee is actually the same Lee from the Civil War. He was an Engineer before he was in the military

@jonathanstock5553 29 күн бұрын

it the same Robert E Lee he was part of what is now known as the army engineer corps it is a monument to his service as a united states army engineer. because the river was starting to w ash the western bank or the river giving the harbor trouble and threaten parts of the city at the time.

@CharlesBudde-vx6vi 27 күн бұрын

And it was Colonel Robert E Lee who supervised the pilings that were driven to vary the Mississippi river flow from the eastern shore to the west, essentially changing the economics of this area fundamentally. He was with the Corp of Engineers at the time.

@tjvhigh09 Ай бұрын

Lacledes Landing has been changing a lot over the last several years. It used to be a popular nighlife spot and place to go before Rams games. Im interested to see what it will be like in the next couple years.

@sandramcclure2598 Ай бұрын

That paddle wheel isn’t hooked up to a motor, it’s just Free willing. Them boats have regular props under them like a modern boat.

@wesbrackmanthercenthusiast4695 Ай бұрын

He needs to ride the Nanchez wherever it is on the Mississippi

@angelarowe3472 Ай бұрын

Jacob. You’ve made this adventure, so much fun, and I appreciate you doing this. I didn’t even know there was a highway for the Mississippi river following all the way along down and you made it really exciting with your stops of museums and everything else. Very educational and real fun. Thank you for sharing. It is really appreciated. You just take care and I’m enjoying this route with you on your journey.🫶🏻🤠

@TMeAdventures Ай бұрын

This series is amazing! We are long time fans. This series is so interesting and entertaining ! Bravo sir!

@elf5012 Ай бұрын

Thanks for another adventure. I've been on that riverboat, but unfortunately, it was evening, so I really appreciated seeing the Arch during the day.

@waynethurman3048 19 күн бұрын

The abandoned dock area was the old casino on The Admiral. Also go anywhere in 'The Hill' area for better Toasted Ravioli (T-ravs for short). Outside that one area, Syberg's is a local restaurant with several locations with some of the best T-ravs.

@ParkRovers Ай бұрын

21:10 I went up the arch on Friday, May 17th and we had the projections. So, it seems like they just had an issue with them on Tuesday. Also, the Cardinals game was indeed suspended due to rain and resumed on Wednesday! -Andrew

@sierrapetrovita1 Ай бұрын

Would LOVE to see you do Route 66 again.

@denisedarnell1641 Ай бұрын

With Jenn would be amazing too.... I doubt I will ever get to do Route 66 or the Great River trail either. .. my hubby and I are getting up there in ages and our bodies are falling apart now...we loved to drive places like Pugeon Forge and Florida plus all over our home state of Michigan including upper Peninsula which looks just like Kentucky...gorgeous..and a very long way up to the top too ...hoping we can be back on the rod this summer so we can visit my grandparents and dad's grave up near Mackinac City ..❤but would love to see Jenn do Route 66 with Jacob. He would love to show her all the things he has seen before

@sierrapetrovita1 Ай бұрын

@@denisedarnell1641 I'm sorry to hear about your and your hubby's health, Denise. I really hope you get to experience Route 66 by yourself as well. It's an amazing adventure!

@michaelgriggs97 Ай бұрын

This was a fun video. I went to St. Louis with my family when I was younger. I didn't know about the river cruise. I'd like to go back and do that someday. I was surprised to see the top of the arch divided into two sections. When I was there years ago, you could go up and down either side and walk all the way across the top.

@dongillette1777 Ай бұрын

That’s exactly what I was thinking too! You could walk all the way across the top

@Zepphd2 27 күн бұрын

The abandoned river front pavilion you seen was where the Admiral (built 1907) used to sit. As a kid it was a cruise ship that had music, dinner and live music. Then it left for the south for a while then made its way back to St. Louis as a Casino. Then it became too old for repairs and it was destroyed.

@StephenBessinger Ай бұрын

The Robert E Lee u featured on this video, the engineer that helped with the navigation of the Mississippi River is the same civil war general of the confederacy.

@spinlok3943 Ай бұрын

Quick correction, it was actually THE Robert E Lee who engineered the Mississippi to be closer to St Louis. Not a different one. He did that many years before he became the civil war general he is known for today.

@fancypants4226 Ай бұрын

Before he turned into a traitor.

@SLYGARR Ай бұрын

Might be time to let go. If Lincoln could forgive I guess we could. @@fancypants4226

@maryblaufuss7533 Ай бұрын

@@SLYGARR When you're right, you're right...and you're right. I had an easier time forgiving Gen'l Longstreet, though.

@patrickschneider1289 13 күн бұрын

Robert E.LEE SURVEYED THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEIGHTS , MISSOURI , WHEN HE WAS WITH THE US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS ,*

@GLI1346101 Ай бұрын

There are Riverboat cruises overnight you can take down the Mississippi River. They are not cheap, but they are similar to cruise ships, except smaller. They cost over $1,000 to book a room on the riverboat.

@i1469 Ай бұрын

One of your best road trips yet! Thank you.

@suemoo22 Ай бұрын

Be careful, my friend got mugged at the arch! 😢

@robylove9190 Ай бұрын

I'm glad you are enjoying your trip, Jacob ❤️

@gena.sottile..HG.. 21 күн бұрын

when i was younger i use to hang out at chain of rocks , welcome again the mo

@galeinstlou6306 Ай бұрын

Welcome to St. Louis!! As a native I can tell you that true toasted ravioli (or t-ravs) are breaded then deep fried. The sauce can make all the difference also. I agree with the folks who say go to The Hill where you'll find wonderful Italian restaurants and some of the best t-ravs in the city. There is a bbq place in downtown (Salt & Smoke across from Busch Stadium) that makes brisket t-ravs which are so good!

@MrXanxabar 16 күн бұрын

Hey that abandoned thing is an old entrance to a casino. They used to only allow gambling on the water.

@jacob951245457 Ай бұрын

I got my first postcard (picture) from you. Handsome guy!

@slavapb5936 Ай бұрын

I grew up in Saint Louis. So glad you finally saw the sights!(some of them)! Good raviolli is the hill, even frozen ones from the local store are good, good raviolli is up to personal tastes of mixture. Many are different, but it is delicious all the same! Try as many as you can, you be the judge!❤

@scottwebster5211 Ай бұрын

Sir knocking it out of the park on this trip i can't explain it just a high level of excitement

@mariehendrick7173 Ай бұрын

Hi Jacob good to see you visit the arch again stunning views...XXX

@nikitatro5508 Ай бұрын

Years ago I worked at a Friendly's restaurant and we had deep fried ravioli on the menu and it was one of my favorite things to eat 😋 A summer time trip on Route 66 sounds like a great idea to me 🌟 there is more to see then 🤩 I love how much joy You are getting from this adventure Jacob 💖 and that brings me joy as well ❣️ As always, Thank You for bringing Us along with You 🙏💝😻♾️

@lauriemathon7074 Ай бұрын

Jacob. You were meant to do this!!! I mean traveling and showing the world❤ you are so good at what you do!! I always enjoy your videos. And you and Jen are good together too😊😊😊

@jessicalyn84 Ай бұрын

Mississippi Nights, one of the best music venues ever, used to be on the landing. Until the casino came in and took over and made it a parking lot. Look up the history on it if you aren’t familiar. 😢

@janiceevans Ай бұрын

You and Adam are on a weight loss journey.. amazing how great you guys are looking❣️

@FloridaManPat Ай бұрын

My wife is a St Louis native She says Nick and Elena’s pizza has the best toasted ravioli.

@rickyhadden3071 Ай бұрын

Go to mud island in Memphis TN but don't for get reelfoot lake in tn

@matthewfarmer2520 Ай бұрын

Morning Jacob thanks for sharing this St Louis area. That bridge 🌉 was interesting to see you walk it across. Take care my friend.🤓📸✌️

@KendallKidd63 Ай бұрын

Welcome to The Lou, home of baseball’s greatest team the Cardinals. ⚾️ Carpet the Jaccobagger

@keisamallory2591 Ай бұрын

Beautiful view

@jeanwhite7822 24 күн бұрын

The Hill is a different area. Delicious food.

@spinlok3943 Ай бұрын

The abandoned pavilion at 28:50 used to be the entrance of the "Admiral" boat which hosted the President Casino inside. It was a floating casino and hotel. Sadly the boat was completely scrapped and the whole area is now abandoned.

@keephopealways100 Ай бұрын

First time commenting thanks for all your great videos in the hard times never know what ppl go through so just need a escape, something like that .. stay safe keep traveling

@bg199083 Ай бұрын

We need a "Cruising with The Carpetbagger" series in the future. He would be like me going on a LOT of cruises. Have fun Jacob!

@lissachocolate 26 күн бұрын

Your camera is wonderful! Thanks for offering us the candle to smell, added to the feeling of traveling with you 😊

@doreybain 10 күн бұрын

The toasted ravioli is actually just deep fried ravioli. It is delicious. I won't eat regular ravioli anymore. It's got to be toasted.

@scottfwalter Ай бұрын

Yes a summer Route 66 tour please!

@mareekatz Ай бұрын

Being in that pod by myself would totally freak me out !!!! 😮 don't think I could do it !!!!! Thanks Jacob ❤ enjoying this daily journey 😀

@chrislong5416 Ай бұрын

Thank you Jacob. You just inspired me to post an old picture I took on 'The Becky Thatcher'.

@chrislong5416 Ай бұрын

PS, you should have gone up that curved road and shown what they're doing where the ' Chain of Rocks Amusement Park' used to be.

@mikehughes4969 Ай бұрын

Never heard of toasted ravioli before but I do like pizza rolls too. And pizza is the only food that I have no preference if it's hot or cold.

@denisedarnell1641 Ай бұрын

I like cold leftover chicken as well as cold pizza too

@maryblaufuss7533 Ай бұрын

@@denisedarnell1641 The perfect box lunch(es)!

@chrisakers759 29 күн бұрын

You would be amazed at how many times those bridges have been hit by boats. 😮 😱

@Jenee1020 Ай бұрын

Whoa, I was hoping that you wouldn't get to St. Louis until Saturday. My mom and I will be there this weekend.

@caroleroseburgh1344 Ай бұрын

Good Afternoon Jacob 🙋🏽. enjoy your day ‼️😃👍.

@stldl8610 8 күн бұрын

Mammas on the hill is an Italian restaurant where a cook accidentally dropped ravioli in the deep fryer and a local delicacy was born. Many will say that it is the best place to get toasted ravioli (or t-ravs as the locals call them) it is arguably the best because it was the first, but many many local restaurants have put their own spin on the recipe so it is a St. Louis tradition to try them anytime they are on the menu so you can find your personal favorite. Me personally as a St. Louis native, born and raised I would say.Farrotto’s in rock hill (st Louis county) has the best. But I’m sure many many people will argue. Everyone has their favorite and that is the beauty of T-Ravs.

@lewistonmaineiac Ай бұрын

Man what a great picture almost looks 3D at times. I like it

@tantomane6990 Ай бұрын

Probably old news, but Jacob, the new camera is looking super crisp! Really enjoyed what looks like wider shots?

@dignon38 Ай бұрын

Sad to see Lacledes Landing so abandon. Back in the 90”s it was awesome. But trash took over the great cities. Last time was at Lacledes, my car was broken into. The popo couldn’t care less. Never been back. It hasn’t changed.

@GregsGameRoom Ай бұрын

Did the same riverboat cruise and went to the top of the arch 2 years back. Was pretty cool but of course I was really there for the Cardinals games. :-)

@user-yr2fo5kv6z Ай бұрын

You're a cool cat, CB! 😎💯🔥

@meganwonders242 Ай бұрын

There use to be a McDonald’s river boat in stlouis a long time ago

@mcwatersd Ай бұрын

I remember when you 1st went up in the arch . Interesting paddle steamer ride . Sad that a lot of areas experinceing empty store fronts . Keep Safe❤Keep Well ❤

@lindadeutsch5961 Ай бұрын

Olive Garden has toasted ravioli, which is actually fried

@maryblaufuss7533 Ай бұрын

Disclaimer: I am not a native St. Louisan, so to some degree maybe I'm not the greatest spokesperson for Ted Drewes Frozen Custard. But people line up to get it. Supposedly it's not just cheapie ice milk like other custard stands sell, but it's real custard, with eggs in it...or something. Jacob might like to try that.

@lindaskelton7258 Ай бұрын

Loved your St. Louis video!! I live near Alton Illinois, just across the river from St. Louis. Love your Arch coverage. Some of the best toasted ravioli is at Imo’s pizza and Ravanelli’s. Thanks for showing our city!! ❤

@TomSTvYoutube Ай бұрын

Anywhere but the arch cafe would be good. IMO’s pizza is a St. Louis staple and has really enjoyable toasted ravs.

@juanzapata492 Ай бұрын

Another river boat ride 😊

@wesbrackmanthercenthusiast4695 Ай бұрын

You need to take the nanchez steam river boat I didn't know where it resides but might be a cool ride

@alanlough638 Ай бұрын

Kudos to your KZfaq Channel, Jacob! 👍👍👍👍 I know an individual who was in the high school marching bandand the school's marching band traveled to St. Louis and the band road up to the top of the arch.

@wadethomas6952 Ай бұрын

You should try Fritz soda that comes from St. Louis chian Rock bridge is open to vehic once a year for route 66 fest

@dianaboggs2140 Ай бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed the video - please be safe out there🌞🌻

@MrLonghorns70 7 күн бұрын

Mamas on the hill has the best toasted ravs

@paulfuryes203 Ай бұрын

Another awesome video, Jacob. I'm looking forward to the next. Take care my friend, and as always, safe travels .

@ryanlowes3164 Ай бұрын

Hey there is Cape girardeau Mo. And you could eat at famous Port Cape dinner

@ryanlowes3164 Ай бұрын

There smoked mushrooms with cheese are fantastic

@needyjames8769 Ай бұрын

Sikeston here

@mikewalter9108 Ай бұрын

I lived in Cape for a while. Now living in Michigan. Still have family down there. Beautiful city. Miss being there. Haven't been back there in 5 years. The Port Cape has awesome ice cream.

@gregtodakonzie6168 Ай бұрын

Wow the view up there looks awesome! 🤩

@bethlehemeisenhour8352 Ай бұрын

Hey... You,, Carpetbagger, I was at the arch in the 70's,,, And the Museum,, 15:49, still there. Small world we live in.

@bethlehemeisenhour8352 Ай бұрын

kzfaq.info?search_query=toasted+ravioli+recipe

@mp9876 Ай бұрын

I loved this tour! Thank you for showing.

@shepherdjohnsonva Ай бұрын

Classic Carpetbagger. Back to basics. Glad you are having a good time!

@dennisud Ай бұрын

In my life I've been there twice in the Arch. Once in the daytime, and once at night! Both were spectacular!

@lacollaros3641 Ай бұрын

I just watched a video on the new Loch Ness Monster Rollercoaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. It looks great and I think you might like it. Hopefully you will be able to check it out. Thanks for the great content.

@history_leisure Ай бұрын

Guess its a tad inland but I know a guy who visited Newbern and Dyersburg, TN because its the only other town with an Amtrak station in TN besides Memphis at the moment (automatically making it leased used). He met up with some local teenagers and they were telling him ghost stories and stuff because it only gets one train each way in the middle of the night. It was one of the first videos I watched of his as well

@history_leisure Ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMuTdsibyNG-op8.htmlsi=LhWCLxWa8MkLvyfL

@dukemexplorer481 Ай бұрын

Most baseball games go on around 7pm so you were there early or the st louis cardinals were away that day Even the it's the ending part of the arch it's really called the keystone even if it's medal and hollow , the shape really doesn't matter, cause a keystone is the central connector piece of a arch or doorway that fits both sides Yes PA is called the keystone state it was once shaped like a keystone, but it was also the beginning of the west and central part of the beginning of the westward way,

@Corgis175 Ай бұрын

Another good one.

@randygyulay5114 Ай бұрын

Excellent Jacob.

@joannbeiser4907 Ай бұрын

St. Louis took away the riverside camps to reduce crime. Did not help. They should follow through and clean up the area. That possibly could have been the president casino dock. Replaced the admiral and due to a breakaway barge moved up river before tanking and moving to New Orleans.

@marybmccormick Ай бұрын

Awesome thanks for sharing this with us today 🐱🐱🐱

@RichardsAdventures Ай бұрын

Fab watching your vlogs 😊

@bonniekaye Ай бұрын

*Loved this!*

@davidcrowson4745 Ай бұрын

Thank you sir.

@melanieiwasko6010 Ай бұрын

Best toasted ravioli Tony's in Alton❤

@suemoo22 Ай бұрын

What a unique old place, I’d love it.

@allensherrill850 Ай бұрын

Order the sauce extra. I can’t eat dry ravioli 😢

@optimusfuturistX Ай бұрын

So fun! Love StL

@evyj74 Ай бұрын

You not trying toasted ravioli in St. Louis all this time is the most offensive thing you’ve ever done, glad you liked them though! The best are definitely anywhere from The Hill neighborhood!

@umrmech84 Ай бұрын

He had them at the Arch.

@evyj74 Ай бұрын

@@umrmech84 made an edit

@margaretwolak9849 Ай бұрын

Thanks You for another great 🎉 Video 😊

@dylancaton7115 Ай бұрын

I'm loving this adventure! I have family from Iowa but haven't been back in years. It's great to see the river . Vicksburg would be nice to see. Stay Safe

@stephenolaughlin6595 Ай бұрын

We like the toasted ravs at Mamas on the Hill. It is supposed to be home of the original. Another St. Louis original is gooey butter cake. Delicious. Try our zoo & museums at forest park take a short trip south to (the Hill) neighborhood spend some time do some shopping it’s a great part of STL.

@needyjames8769 Ай бұрын

When I went to YMCA summer camp in the 70s we would go somewhere in St Louis every week. Every year we went on a riverboat ride on the Admiral riverboat. They also had a riverboat McDonald's for years down there. I'm in southeast Missouri now. Figured you'd be by here on this trip. Almost went to Lambert's today to see if you were there. Going back to work tomorrow. Safe travels.

@johnchambers8528 Ай бұрын

I visited St. Louis twice. On my second trip I stayed in a hotel downtown and got to visit the arch. Those capsules are not for people who feel clostrophic but is defiantly worth the ride up to see the views from the top. When I was there that Landing area was a lively commercial and entertainment area. The flue crisis most likely killed a lot of business there. I also believe there were two riverboat casinos in that area and that is what you most likely saw that looked abandoned and was their entrance area. 😂