Sightseeing
IconicGateway Arch National Park
Under $25Ride a tiny tram pod 630 feet up America's tallest monument for sweeping views of the Mississippi and the city skyline.
Transit: reachable by public transit
City guide · Missouri, USA
Things to do in St. Louis
Gateway to the West, gateway to fun
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Three to see first in St. Louis
Attractions
Family FavoriteSaint Louis Zoo
No admission feeOne of America's top-rated zoos, 14,000 animals in beautiful Forest Park habitats, and admission is always free.
Transit: reachable by public transit
Attractions
Quirky FunCity Museum
$25–$50A 10-story playground of caves, slides, tunnels and a rooftop Ferris wheel built from salvaged city treasures. Pure magic.
Transit: reachable by public transit
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In St. Louis
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Sightseeing
IconicGateway Arch National Park
Under $25Ride a tiny tram pod 630 feet up America's tallest monument for sweeping views of the Mississippi and the city skyline.
Transit: reachable by public transit
Attractions
Family FavoriteSaint Louis Zoo
No admission feeOne of America's top-rated zoos, 14,000 animals in beautiful Forest Park habitats, and admission is always free.
Transit: reachable by public transit
Attractions
Quirky FunCity Museum
$25–$50A 10-story playground of caves, slides, tunnels and a rooftop Ferris wheel built from salvaged city treasures. Pure magic.
Transit: reachable by public transit
Sports & Outdoors
Date NightMissouri Botanical Garden
Under $2579 acres of horticultural bliss, a grand Victorian glasshouse, a serene Japanese garden and blooms in every season.
Transit: reachable by public transit
Museums
Rainy-Day PickSaint Louis Art Museum
No admission feeWorld-class art, from Monet to Max Beckmann, in a stunning Beaux-Arts palace atop Forest Park's Art Hill. Always free.
Transit: reachable by public transit
Museums
Family FavoriteSaint Louis Science Center
No admission feeFree entry to the science exhibits in Forest Park, with $6 planetarium shows, $11.50 OMNIMAX films and $15 parking.
Transit: reachable by public transit
Museums
History BuffMissouri History Museum
No admission feeFrom Lewis & Clark to Lindbergh and the 1904 World's Fair, St. Louis's epic story, told brilliantly and admission-free.
Transit: reachable by public transit
Tours
IconicAnheuser-Busch Brewery Tour
No admission feeTour the historic home of Budweiser, famed Clydesdales, gorgeous 1800s brewhouses and a cold one at the end. Free!
Transit: reachable by public transit
Tours
Family FavoriteRiverboats at the Gateway Arch
Under $25Cruise the mighty Mississippi on a classic paddlewheel replica with the Arch towering overhead. Skyline views guaranteed.
Attractions
Family FavoriteSt. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
$25–$50Sharks, rays and 13,000 aquatic animals inside a grand 1894 train station, plus a 200-foot Ferris wheel next door.
Transit: reachable by public transit
Sports & Outdoors
Outdoor AdventureForest Park
No admission feeBigger than Central Park and packed with free museums, lakes, trails and gardens, St. Louis's magnificent backyard.
Transit: reachable by public transit
Shopping
Foodie FavoriteSoulard Farmers Market
No admission feeOne of America's oldest public markets, trading since 1779, produce, spices, mini donuts and pure St. Louis character.
Transit: reachable by public transit
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Day trips
Day trips from St. Louis
Attractions
IconicMeramec Caverns
$25–$50The Route 66 legend painted on barn roofs across the Midwest: guided tours through 4.6 miles of limestone caverns and the towering Stage Curtain formation.
Sullivan, MO
Sports & Outdoors
Local GemLaumeier Sculpture Park
No admission fee60 monumental sculptures scattered across 105 wooded acres, anchored by a 65-foot scarlet steel giant. Free, open daily from 7 a.m. to past sunset.
Sunset Hills, MOTransit: reachable by public transit
Eat & Drink
Local GemAdam Puchta Winery
Under $25America's oldest continuously family-owned winery, pouring Missouri wines since 1855.
Hermann, MO
Shopping
Quirky FunFast Lane Classic Cars
No admission feeSprawling showroom of classic and muscle cars for sale near St. Louis.
St. Charles, MO
Sightseeing
History BuffPerryville
No admission feeSoutheast Missouri county seat known for its German and French Catholic heritage.
Perryville, MO
Sightseeing
History BuffSte. Genevieve
No admission feeMissouri's oldest permanent European settlement, with French colonial homes you can still tour.
Ste. Genevieve, MO
Shopping
Local GemSouth County Antique Mall
No admission feeMulti-dealer antique mall in south St. Louis County packed with vintage furniture and collectibles.
St. Louis, MO
Sightseeing
Local GemDownstate Illinois
No admission feeRegional visitor guide to 22 counties of south central Illinois, covering history, caves, and small town charm.
Swansea, ILTransit: reachable by public transit
Attractions
Family FavoriteWOW Entertainment
$25–$50Family entertainment complex with mini golf, duckpin bowling, golf simulators and virtual reality.
Fenton, MO
Museums
Family FavoriteNational Museum of Transportation
Under $25One of the world's largest collections of trains, cars and other vehicles, near St. Louis.
St. Louis, MO
Sports & Outdoors
Local GemHermann Wine Trail
No admission feeA self-guided wine trail linking family-owned wineries along the Missouri River near Hermann.
Hermann, MO
Sightseeing
Local GemCentralia
No admission feeSmall southern Illinois city with a historic downtown, a landmark carillon tower and an annual balloon festival.
Centralia, ILTransit: reachable by public transit
Museums in St. Louis
- Saint Louis Art Museum
- Saint Louis Science Center
- Missouri History Museum
- The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, Kirkwood
- World Chess Hall of Fame
- Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
- Saint Louis Car Museum
- Laclede's Landing Wax Museum
- National Museum of Transportation
- Missouri Wing Commemorative Air Force Museum, Portage des Sioux
- American Farm Heritage Museum, Greenville
Sightseeing in St. Louis
- Gateway Arch National Park
- Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
- St. Louis Central Library
- The Hill
- Cherokee Street
- Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Collinsville
- Delmar Loop, University City
- World's Largest Catsup Bottle, Collinsville
- Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, Grantwood Village
- Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
- Magic Chef Mansion, Saint Louis
- Perryville, Perryville
- Ste. Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve
- Downstate Illinois, Swansea
- Centralia, Centralia
- Historic Main Street St. Charles, St. Charles
- First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site, St. Charles
- Fort Belle Fontaine
- Alton National Cemetery, Alton
- Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site, Pilot Knob
- Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, Hartford
Sports & Outdoors in St. Louis
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Forest Park
- Laumeier Sculpture Park, Sunset Hills
- Hermann Wine Trail, Hermann
- Valor Bluffs, Bonne Terre
- Elephant Rocks State Park, Belleview
- Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg
- Cuivre River State Park, Troy
- Cliff Cave County Park
- Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton
- Castlewood State Park, Ballwin
- Washington State Park, De Soto
- Frontier Park, St. Charles
- World Bird Sanctuary, Valley Park
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- Explore The Hermann Wine Trail
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- This Brewery's For You
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- Summer in St. Louis
- Float Through Summer
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- Get the Saint Louis Blues
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Maps
Visitor maps for St. Louis
- City Museum map
- Gateway Arch National Park map: Summer ped map
- Gateway Arch National Park map: Pedestrian map winter2018
- Riverboats at the Gateway Arch map: 20180627summer ped map
- Riverboats at the Gateway Arch map: Pedestrian map winter2018
- Saint Louis Science Center map
- The Muny map
- Missouri printable map
- Northeast Missouri, MO printable map
- St. Louis Metro Area, MO printable map
- I-44 in Missouri printable map
- I-55 in Missouri printable map
- I-64 in Missouri printable map
- I-70 in Missouri printable map
- St. Louis, Northeast Missouri printable map
- All printable maps of Missouri
Stories
Reading about St. Louis
- See the Gateway Arch in St Louis
- Museums of St Louis
- Spring Fever in St Louis
- Foodie Fun in St Louis
- Affordable Fun in St Louis
- Discover Forest Park in Saint Louis
- Explore The Hermann Wine Trail
- Thirty Antique Shops on One Street
- Where Else Can You Ride a Camel in Missouri
- City Museum: More Than A Museum
- This Brewery's For You
- The Most Delicious Accident in St. Louis
- Where to Find the Best Toasted Ravioli
- Summer in St. Louis
- Float Through Summer
- Behind the Scenes at the Saint Louis Zoo
- Get the Saint Louis Blues
- 3 Insider Tips for an Amazing Visit to the St. Louis Gateway Arch
About
About St. Louis
St. Louis pairs big-city icons with small-town friendliness, and an astonishing amount of it is free. Ride to the top of the Gateway Arch, wander one of America's great urban parks, then cap the day with frozen custard and a Broadway show. From world-class museums to a zoo that never charges admission, the Gateway City is one of the best-value getaways in the Midwest.
Visitor info
Nearest help
Hospital with an emergency room · 1.9 mi from the center
St Louis-John Cochran VA Medical Center
915 North Grand, St. Louis, MO 63106
Police · 0.1 mi from the center
St. Louis Sheriff's Office
Civil Courts Building, 10 N Tucker Blvd, St Louis, MO 63101
Fire station · 0.2 mi from the center
St. Louis Fire Department Engine House No. 2
314 S Tucker Blvd, St Louis, MO 63102
In an emergency, call 911.