Saint Louis is full of fun and exciting things to do…for everyone in the group!
Gateway Arch
Saint Louis was once the gateway to the west…and the image of the Gateway Arch has become practically synonymous with the city over the years. Admire the structure from below or take a tram to the top for a bird’s eye view of the city.
Riverboat cruise
Cruise the Mississippi in style with a short riverboat cruise.
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
The oldest of the Budweiser breweries, the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Saint Louis offers a variety of tours to choose from depending on your interests. The base tour is free, though specialty tours may incur a fee. You’ll tour the facility to see the brewing process from beginning to end…and make a special stop to visit some of the Clydesdales in their fancy stable. (To discover other ways to meet the Clydesdales, check out this blog post.)
Saint Louis Zoo
Free to visit, the Saint Louis Zoo is a great way to spend an afternoon! The collection houses over 12,000 animals, so everyone in your group is sure to find a favorite.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Featuring a variety of gardens from desert landscapes to a tropical oasis, the Missouri Botanical Garden is a must see for plant lovers…and those with less of a green thumb alike.
City Museum
City Museum is one of the strangest museums you’ll ever encounter. Part industrial salvage…part art instillation…part M. C. Escher drawing! Everyone in your group will feel like a kid again. (Check out this blog post on tips for your first visit to City Museum.)
Try the local food
Saint Louis isn’t probably the first place you think of when you think of a foodie city. But the city offers a variety of cuisines and restaurants to choose from. While you’re there, check out some of the Saint Louis classics including toasted ravioli, St. Louis style pizza, and gooey butter cake.
Forest Park
Bigger and perhaps even more beautiful than Central Park in New York, Forest Park is an expansive greenspace just waiting to be explored. It’s also home to several of the other ‘things to do’ on this list including: the Missouri History Museum, the Muny theater, the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Saint Louis Science Center, and the Saint Louis Zoo.
Saint Louis Art Museum
The Saint Louis Art Museum features works of art, textiles, and furniture from around the world and throughout the ages.
Saint Louis Aquarium
Located in the old Union Station downtown, the Saint Louis Aquarium showcases the wonders of the water…from the banks of a lazy river to the deepest depths of the ocean floor.
The Magic House
The Magic House, Saint Louis’s children’s museum, offers a variety of themed and interactive rooms for children to explore and enjoy.
The Selfie Room
Are you a master of the selfie? Then The Selfie Room is the place for you. This space offers creative backdrops so you can snap the perfect selfie.
Missouri Civil War Museum
Located in a 1905 post office, the Missouri Civil War Museum documents the state’s involvement in the Civil War.
Old Courthouse
Visit the Old Courthouse and learn about its part in key court cases regarding slavery and women’s suffrage.
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
Though impressive enough from the outside, be sure to step inside and marvel at the incredible mosaic walls inside the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis.
Moto Museum
Motorcycle enthusiasts will love the collection of rare and vintage European motorcycles on display at The Moto Museum.
World Chess Hall of Fame
Explore the world of chess at the World Chess Hall of Fame.
Cahokia Mounds
A short drive outside of Saint Louis, you can encounter the remains of an ancient civilization at the Cahokia Mound site. A video and interpretive center bring the site back to life…and visitors are welcome to climb up the largest mound for an incredible view.
Lewis and Clark Hiking Trail
Also a short drive outside the city, you can spend a day hiking the Lewis and Clark hiking trail in the Weldon Spring nature reserve. Both short and long routes are available on this looped trail making it perfect for everyone.
Six Flags Amusement Park
For a fun, adrenaline filled day, check out Six Flags of Saint Louis.
Scott Joplin House
A frozen moment in time, the Scott Joplin house preserves the structure exactly as it was in 1902 when the composer lived there.
Campbell House Museum
The Campbell House Museum has restored this 19th century home back to its original grandeur.
Laumeier Sculpture Park
Enjoy a variety of sculptures in the Laumeier Sculpture Park. Best of all, it’s free to visit!
The Muny
Catch a show at The Muny’s open air theater.
Missouri History Museum
Learn more about the history of Missouri and Saint Louis as the Missouri History Museum.
