No state celebrates Mardi Gras harder than Missouri, and the St. Louis Mardi Gras is second only to New Orleans. The party begins on Twelfth Night in January and continues daily (and nightly) until the festivities culminate on Fat Tuesday.
Bring your magnifying glass to the smallest tourist attraction in St. Louis. The Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis is devoted to miniatures of all sizes, from small to itty-bitty to teeny-tiny. Visit the gift shop, take a class, or attend the twice-yearly Gateway Miniature Fair. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday.
Walk where the stars have trod at the St. Louis Walk of Fame. Follow in the footsteps of 116 St. Louis celebrities including Maya Angelou, Joseph Pulitzer, and Nelly, as you take a stroll through "One of the 10 Greatest Streets in America."