Sauget, IL

united states

Sauget sits right across the Mississippi from downtown St. Louis, connected by I-64 and the Poplar Street Bridge. This tiny industrial city gives easy access to both Illinois and Missouri highway networks, with I-55 running north-south nearby. Long-distance travelers pass through heading to Chicago or Memphis, while locals use it for quick St. Louis commutes. The city hosts Gateway Motorsports Park, a major NHRA drag racing venue.