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.
Enjoy a dinner and a show at one of the swankiest places in St. Louis, Jazz at the Bistro. Serving up the highest caliber of food and drink alongside the highest caliber music and live entertainment, this is a go-to place for a relaxing or romantic evening.
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."
Visit the outdoor sculpture garden at Laumeier Sculpture Park. This 105-acre open-air museum houses 70 sculptures and contains a 1.4-mile walking trail. Laumeier invites visitors to enjoy events such as live music, art fairs, outdoor movies and summer camps.