One of the most beautiful places in St. Louis, the Missouri Botanical Garden is also one of the oldest and is a National Historic Landmark. Take in the sights of the modern and traditional gardens and explore all 32 sections of the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Take a romantic tour of downtown St. Louis in a horse-drawn carriage. The St. Louis Carriage Company has been in business since 1984 and offers a variety of different routes. Rides typically last 30-45 minutes, and carriage drivers can offer a narrated tour of the city.
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.
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."