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Gateway Arch National Park
Ride to the top for the city's signature view, then wander the park down to the Mississippi River. The Old Courthouse and the Museum at the Gateway Arch make this more than a photo stop.
Your St Louis Field Guide
Explore St. Louis like a local
Start at the Arch, follow the river, then head out for gardens, museums, family fun, and St. Louis treats. Downtown favorites are close; the rest are an easy ride away.
Downtown and beyond
Thrilling adventures for curious explorers!
Pack comfortable shoes for downtown, then grab a car or rideshare for the spots that make a full St. Louis visit. Drive times below are a guide from downtown.
Art break
Citygarden Sculpture Park
Take a slow lap through two blocks of sculpture, fountains, and native plantings right in the middle of downtown. It is free, open-air, and fun even when you only have 30 minutes.
Listen close
National Blues Museum
Trace the music from its roots to the artists who changed American sound. Check the calendar for live performances, talks, and intimate events in the museum's downtown theater.
Game day
Busch Stadium & Ballpark Village
Catch a Cardinals game, tour the stadium, or stay for the energy around the ballpark. On non-game days, grab a drink and look for the best skyline view from the rooftop bars.
Historic stop
St. Louis Old Courthouse
Step inside this restored landmark to see the historic courtrooms connected to the Dred and Harriet Scott cases, then take in its grand dome near the Arch grounds.
Family fun
St. Louis Union Station
See the grand old station, then choose your fun: the aquarium, Ferris wheel, mini golf, ropes course, or a meal under the big train shed.
St. Louis classic
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Tour the historic brewery, look for the Clydesdales, and stop at the Biergarten. Book a tour ahead when you can.
Very weird fun
City Museum
Part playground, part art maze, part total surprise. Climb, crawl, slide, and leave time to explore the rooftop when it is open.
Forest Park day
Saint Louis Zoo
One of the city’s best free days out. Pick a few animal areas, take breaks, and save room to explore more of Forest Park.
Slow down
Missouri Botanical Garden
Walk through one of the country’s great gardens, with seasonal color, peaceful paths, and the beautiful Japanese Garden.
Music and bites
Delmar Loop
Spend an afternoon with record stores, vintage finds, murals, global food, and legendary live-music rooms along Delmar Boulevard.
Sweet stop
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
Join the line for a concrete, shake, or sundae at this St. Louis landmark. The signature concretes are thick enough to turn upside down.
Tee time
Golf: Forest Park & Topgolf
There are many great golf courses around the St Louis area. Play golf at Forest Park, or drive west to Topgolf Chesterfield for games, food, and an easy group outing.
West county pick
The Magic House
Head west to Kirkwood for a hands-on children’s museum full of make-believe, building, science, and room to play.
Amusement Park
Six Flags (Mid-America Adventure)
Head out to Six Flags (Mid-America Adventure) amusement park in Eureka, Missouri for thrills, coasters, shows and family fun.
Stay close to the good stuff
Come home to an exposed-brick apartment after a full day exploring St. Louis.
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