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35 Things to Do in St Louis Missouri

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35 Great Things to Do in St Louis Missouri

If you are planning a trip to St Louis Missouri and looking for the best things to do, see and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. St Louis is located in the United States Great Plains on the banks of the Mississippi River. It is known as the gateway to the West and has a 630-foot arch to symbolize it.

St Louis is full of history, culture, museums, blues and ragtime music, amazing food (think St. Louis BBQ, toasted ravioli, and gooey butter cake), and a city park larger than New York’s Central Park. Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal St Louis Missouri bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your St Louis Missouri trip with these top things to do, see, and eat.

BTW, St Louis is a great starting point for a visit to Branson Missouri! Enjoy your time out of the office!

Anheuser-Busch Brewery St Louis Missouri
Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Top Things to Do in St Louis Missouri

Take the Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour

Ride the tram to the top of the Gateway Arch and check out the view

Take a walk through the Citygarden Sculpture Park and Laumeier Sculpture Park

Photograph the Kiener Memorial Fountain and Runner Statue

Visit the Old Courthouse

See the city from the Mississippi River on the St. Louis Riverfront Cruise

Take a photo of the Greetings from St. Louis mural

Stop by the Venice Café for a cocktail

Glide down the ten-story slide at the City Museum

Stroll through the Missouri Botanical Garden

Walk or bike across the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

Create your own blues song at the National Blues Museum

Find Chuck Berry on the Saint Louis Walk of Fame and see his former home at 3137 Whittier St

Learn about the history of St Louis at the Missouri History Museum

Enjoy the planetarium or watch the Omnimax show at the Science Center

Get spooked on the Lemp Mansion Experience

Catch a Cardinal game at the Busch Stadium

Browse the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum then grab a beer at Ballpark Village

Play a life-size game of chess at the World Chess Hall of Fame

Take a walk down Mural Mile and pose for selfies

See the multi-level home for cats at Purina Farms

Photograph the St Louise Library

Browse the Saint Louis Art Museum or the Contemporary Art Museum at St. Louis

Ride the wheel at Union Station

The Cathedral Basilica of St Louis St Louis Missouri
The Cathedral Basilica of St Louis

Check out the mosaics in The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

Head to the Grove or Delmar Loop for a fun night out, don’t miss Blueberry Hill

Browse the stalls at the Soulard Farmers Market

Get your adrenaline fix at Six Flags of St. Louis

Walk the tree top canopy and feed the stingrays at the St. Louis Zoo

Check out the Jewel Box and enjoy lunch at the Boathouse in Forest Park

Visit Grant’s Farm, the former estate of President Ulysses S. Grant

Photograph the Painted Ladies in Lafayette Square

Antique and Thrift Shop on Cherokee Street

Wander the Victorian homes in Lafayette Square

Enjoy a cocktail with a view at 360 Rooftop

Order a flight of frozen drinks at Tropical Liqueurs and relax on the patio

Spend an afternoon at The Last Hotel’s rooftop pool and bar

Stop by Ted Drewes on Route 66 for frozen custard

Order the Ranch This Country Flight and eat fries with 31 flavors of Ranch Dressing at Twisted Ranch

Eat ribs at Pappy’s Smokehouse

Have a burger and root beer float at Fitz’s

Stop at The Caramel House for a famous caramel apple

Head to The Hill for toasted ravioli

Grab a quick lunch at one of the City Foundry food stalls

Union Station St Louis Missouri
Union Station

Things to Do Around St Louis

Tour the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park

Visit Cahokia Mounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Wander Main Street in the St. Charles Historic District

Visit Hannibal Missouri, Mark Twain’s hometown

See the crystal blue waters of Blue Spring

See the Theater Room Light Show at Meramec Caverns

Spend an afternoon exploring St Charles

Be sure to check the St Louis Tourism Board for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.

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