Oh no! Southern?!
And Mississippi? Oh fucking hell! God, Missouri is 50 million times better than Mississippi.
*turns off St. Louis pride*
Well, St. Louis is in an odd situation. Geographically, it's in the midwest. Personality and attitude-wise, it's southern. Though, only some of the folks talk with a twang. You find them in the more "earthier" parts. And the Mississippi deal could explain why it was placed in the South.
Admittedly, I have a slight twang at times...I blame it completely on spending 3 semesters at
Southeast Missouri State University.
For the record, as a native St. Louisan, it IS a fun place to visit. As mentioned in the article, many of the attractions are free (although riding to the top of the Arch and going to the Childrens Zoo inside the main Zoo will cost you a little).
My high school graduation was at the Cathedral Basilica (what St. Louisans call "the New Cathedral"), which is pretty damned spiffy. I like it because it's rather Romanesque and Byzantine. It kinda reminds me of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. The Basilica of St. Louis XIV ("the Old Cathedral"--on the edge of the Arch grounds) is very cool as well.
I am fully available as a tour planner should you choose to head there.