Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden is an outdoor activity in St. Louis, MO, part of the St. Louis guide. Cost: under $25. Open year-round.

4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110 · St. Louis, MO

Why you should go…

Founded in 1859, this is one of the oldest and most celebrated botanical gardens in the nation. Wander the 14-acre Japanese Garden, step inside the geodesic Climatron rainforest dome, and time your visit for seasonal spectacles like the Garden Glow holiday lights. It's a gorgeous, camera-ready escape just minutes from downtown.

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