St. 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.

525 S Jefferson Ave · St. Louis, MO
This Residence Inn on South Jefferson Avenue offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites, all with full kitchens, which suits longer stays and families. A hot breakfast is included each morning, and there is a social hour early in the week. You also get an indoor pool, a fitness center, a small market and a bar, plus a free local shuttle. Pets are welcome.
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