Overview
This self-guided GPS audio tour brings to life the land, the towns, the people, and history to the places and sights you pass as you travel along Interstate 55 from St. Louis, MO to Springfield, IL. It transforms a monotonous ride into an stimulating, enjoyable, and no longer boring journey.
A safety note: Always focus on the road, drive safely, and obey all traffic laws. Nothing on this tour requires your immediate or prolonged attention. If something you hear inspires you to explore an attraction further, turn off at the next exit and take local roads to where the attraction is located.
Your best view of every attraction is NOT from the Interstate, so do not pull over or slow down because of the tour.
The audio plays automatically at the right time and place using your phone's GPS and the VoiceMap app.
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What's included
Lifetime access to Interstate 55: St. Louis, MO to Springfield, IL tour
VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone
Transportation
Food/Drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Starts at the gas station on Chouteau Avenue between 6th street and Broadway. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace.
End point
Rail Splitter Rest Area Northbound
Good to know
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
What to expect
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Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
A prehistoric civilization best known for the large earthen mounds they left behind lived here. The civilization thrived here for 600 years before mysteriously disappearing sometime before 1350 CE. The center of their civilization was dominated by Monk’s Mound, the largest prehistoric earthen construction in the Americas.
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Union Miners Cemetery
One of the most famous advocates for the rights of miners was Mother Jones. She was once called the most dangerous woman in America. She died in 1930, and is buried at Union Miners Cemetery in Mt. Olive, the only union-owned cemetery in the United States.
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Pink Elephant Antique Mall
Welcoming us to Livingston is the Pink Elephant Antique Mall, with its larger than life fiberglass men, women, ice cream cones, flying saucer, and of course, pink elephants.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Interstate 55: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
Can I cancel Interstate 55: A Self-Guided Driving Tour for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 20 min.
Where does it start?
Starts at the gas station on Chouteau Avenue between 6th street and Broadway. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket.
What's included?
- Lifetime access to Interstate 55: St. Louis, MO to Springfield, IL tour
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What's not included?
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Which places does it visit?
It visits Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Union Miners Cemetery, Pink Elephant Antique Mall.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours
