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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!
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
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
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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