Whether you're celebrating your heritage or just there for the green beer, the St. Patrick's Day Parade has something for everyone. One of the longest-running St. Patrick's Day parades in the country, this St. Louis festival offers marching bands and floats to celebrate this favorite Irish holiday.
Let your wild side out at the Saint Louis Zoo. Check out exotic animals from all over the world, from Africa to Antarctica. Grab a train ride for a narrated tour around the zoo or get up close and personal with the animals in Discovery Corner and other exhibits and attractions.
Missouri has over 6,000 caves, but the Meramec Caverns are the largest commercial caverns in the state. According to legend, Jesse James used these caves as a hideout during the 1870s. Located only an hour away from the Gateway Arch, these caves are considered St. Louis's "Buried Treasure."
Stop by Bailey's Chocolate Bar in St. Louis's Lafayette Square for a pleasant end to your evening. Bailey's specializes in dessert and drinks-and everything chocolate! Named Favorite Cocktails and Favorite Dessert List by Sauce Magazine, this bar offers every after meal item your heart could desire. Choose from a variety of brownies, cakes, cheesecakes, sundaes and créme brulees. Be sure to try their famous chocolate martinis!