Abundant attractions delight young and old, St. Louis offers an amazing array of cultural institutions, historical sites and good old fashioned fun including:
Anheuser-Busch Brewery: Take a tour through the historic Brewhouse, lager cellar and packaging plant and visit the famous Budweiser Clydesdale stables.
Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (Old Cathedral): A national landmark located near the St. Louis riverfront, it is the earliest cathedral built west of the Mississippi.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis: Breathtaking in every sense of the word, the Cathedral Basilica was designed combining the architecture of Romanesque style on the exterior and Byzantine style throughout the interior. The cathedral contains the largest mosaic collection in the world created by 20 different artists and covering 83,000 square feet. The installation, containing 41.5 million pieces of glass tesserae employing over 7,000 colors, began in 1912 and was completed in 1988 by the Ravenna Mosaic Co.
The City Museum: An eclectic mixture of children’s playground, funhouse, surrealistic pavilion and architectural marvel made out of unique, found objects. Kids love the hands-on exploration through caverns and tunnels.
Forest Park: Forest Park officially opened in 1876 and underwent a massive $94 million restoration completed in 2004. It remains one of the largest urban parks in the world and at 1,293 acres, Forest Park is 500 acres larger than New York’s famed Central Park. It is home to the St. Louis Zoo, the Muny, the St. Louis Science Center and McDonnell Planetarium, the St. Louis Art Museum, the Missouri Historical Society Museum and Library, as well as a sports center for golf, tennis, baseball, bicycling, boating, and fishing. Also located on the grounds is the half-acre, state-of-the-art, Dennis & Judith Jones Variety Wonderland. This beautiful playground features 29 pieces of equipment specifically designed for ALL children with or without disabilities.
The Gateway Arch: You can climb into a small spherical “tram” and ride 630 feet to the top for a breathtaking view of St. Louis. Afterwards, visit The Museum of Westward Expansion, located below the Arch; it displays an extensive collection of artifacts, mounted animal specimens, an authentic American Indian tipi, and an overview of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
The Hill: A historically Italian neighborhood where many of the area’s best Italian restaurants can be found.
The International Bowling Museum and Baseball Hall of Fame: Home of the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum Enjoy the history of bowling and a century of St. Louis baseball.
Lake of the Ozarks: Missouri’s largest body of water, the 55,000 acre Lake of the Ozarks is just a few hours drive from St. Louis.
Lemp Mansion: “One of the 10 Most Haunted Places in America” according to a 1980 issue of Life Magazine.
Magic House: St. Louis Children’s Museum A nationally acclaimed children’s museum featuring hands-on exploration with over 100 exhibits, the Magic House was ranked by Family Fun Magazine in 2004 as the #1 most appealing national attraction for children, beating out even Disneyland and Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.
Missouri Botanical Gardens: A national historical landmark, one of America’s oldest botanical gardens, and one of the world’s leading botanical research centers, the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the most beautiful and scientifically significant botanical gardens in the world. Highlights include the largest traditional Japanese Garden in North America, Seiwa-en covers 14 acres, including a 4 ½ acre lake surrounded by expansive lawns, a meandering path revealing weathered stones and wooden bridges. The Climatron conservatory, named for its climate-control technology, stimulates a tropical lowland rainforest and houses about 1,200 species of tropical plants. and gravel designs of the Japanese Garden, the magical English Garden, the tropical Climatron a classic hedge maze and the Children’s Garden. The Cherbonnier English Woodland Garden is also popular with its quiet, informal garden nestled under an upper tree canopy and boasting beautiful woodland flowers and ground covers.
Missouri Historical Society Museum and Library: Traveling exhibitions and tours, special events, workshops including a gallery display from the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis.
Missouri Wine Country: In the mid-19th century, immigrants from Germany’s Rhine River valley planted vineyards, built cellars and created a wine culture that is still enjoyed today just west of St. Louis. Listen to music, sample wines, savor snacks and enjoy the scenic vistas of the Missouri River valley.
The Museum of Transportation: The museum features over 300 steam, diesel and electric locomotives, passenger and freight cars, automobiles, streetcars, buses and aircraft.
The Old Courthouse: One of the oldest standing buildings in St. Louis. The first of the two trials of Dred Scott case were held here. Enjoy a museum charting the history of St. Louis and the restored courtrooms.
Six Flags St. Louis: A traditional theme park brimming with roller coasters, thrill rides, shows, food and a water park.
Soulard Farmer's Market: Established in 1779 the historical Soulard Market is filled with locally grown produce, flowers, meats and a variety of items. Located at 7th and Lafayette, there is just under 150 stands and prices are cheap.
The St. Louis Art Museum: Founded in 1879, the Museum's long-standing commitment to free admission makes it possible for everyone to visit one of the finest comprehensive art collections in the country. With a per-capita attendance that is consistently among the highest of our nation's art museums, The St. Louis Art Museum is a national leader in making their collections and programs available to a broad public audience.
The St. Louis Science Center: Explore hands-on activities that help children focus on the fundamentals of science & technology, amazing science demonstrations, the James S. McDonnell Planetarium, one of the nation's leading space education facilities, featuring the unique Boeing Space Station with two fabulous levels of exhibits, or the OMNIMAX® Theater, a four-story, state-of-the-art wrap-around, domed theater.
St. Louis Zoo: Young and old alike enjoy the Zoo Parenting magazine and the Zagat Survey’s U.S. Family Travel Guide call “America’s #1 Zoo” and the #4 “overall family attraction” in the country, the St. Louis Zoo located in Forest Park, is the only free zoo in the country and is open year-round.
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard: Ted Drewes Frozen Custard has been a St. Louis tradition since 1929. Ted's most famous location is on St. Louis' stretch of Old Route 66. The unique frozen custard treat --found only in St. Louis -- is sold in cones, in sundaes and as "concretes," which is the name given to shakes so thick you can turn them upside down and they don't fall out of the cup.
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