ST. LOUIS GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Aboard the LST: Warship Decks, River Engineering, and Talk-n-Chic in St. Louis
A full-day (9-hour) guided outing from St. Louis that visits the USS LST 325 at America’s Central Port in Alton, includes a Melvin Price Lock & Dam tour, and a lunch featuring Castelli’s Moonlight’s Talk-n-Chic fried chicken.
Aboard the LST: Warship Decks, River Engineering, and Talk-n-Chic in St. Louis.
Anchors Aweigh threads maritime history and river engineering into a single, nine-hour day: a guided visit to the WWII landing ship USS LST 325 docked in Alton at America’s Central Port, an up-close tour of the Melvin Price Lock & Dam, and a lunch stop to savor Castelli’s Moonlight’s Talk-n-Chic fried chicken—an itinerary that pairs tangible history with local flavor.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
USS LST 325 — Living History
Step aboard the restored USS LST 325 at America’s Central Port in Alton for a guided exploration of a WWII landing ship that anchors the day’s historical focus.
Melvin Price Lock & Dam Tour
Visit the Melvin Price Lock & Dam to see the river’s infrastructure in action and learn how locks and dams shape navigation on the inland waterways.
Castelli’s Moonlight — Talk-n-Chic Lunch
The outing includes a lunch stop to enjoy Castelli’s Moonlight’s famed Talk-n-Chic fried chicken, a flavorful local highlight that complements the day’s tours.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Anchors Aweigh unfolds as a deliberately paced, immersive day: morning pickup in the St. Louis area, a guided visit aboard the USS LST 325 at America’s Central Port in Alton, a separate guided stop at the Melvin Price Lock & Dam to observe river operations, and a sit-down lunch featuring Castelli’s Moonlight’s Talk-n-Chic fried chicken—an all-inclusive rhythm of exploration, explanation, and local tastes over approximately nine hours.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of Anchors Aweigh—and who should check first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This guided outing runs approximately nine hours.
Meeting point is STLCC with options for pickup—participants should refer to operator instructions for exact pickup choices.
The published outing cost is $145 and the price includes the scheduled lunch featuring Talk-n-Chic fried chicken.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Anchors Aweigh outing?
The trip duration is approximately nine hours.
Where do participants meet for the trip?
The meeting location is STLCC, with a choice of pickup provided—follow the operator’s pickup instructions.
What are the main stops on the itinerary?
The day includes a tour of the USS LST 325 at America’s Central Port in Alton, a visit to the Melvin Price Lock & Dam, and lunch at Castelli’s Moonlight featuring Talk-n-Chic fried chicken.
Is lunch included in the trip price?
Yes—$145 covers the outing and includes the scheduled lunch.
Who operates Anchors Aweigh?
The tour is operated by Are We There Yet? LLC.