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."
Pull up your lederhosen and brace yourself for a weekend of food, music, dancing, contests, and lots of beer at the Soulard Oktoberfest in Lyon Park, right across from Anheuser-Busch. Listed as one of the top ten Oktoberfests in the USA by AOL, this festival is not one you want to miss.
Find some old-school entertainment outdoors and indoors at Swing-A-Round Fun Town. Explore the attractions and race go-karts, make a splash with bumper boats, or go a couple rounds of miniature golf. Craving some technological entertainment? Gamers can hit the arcade.
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!