Part playground and part funhouse, the City Museum is one of the most unique museums in the nation, built entirely out of items found in urban St. Louis. Exhibits and attractions include the world's largest pencil, The World Aquarium, and an interactive sculpture.
Visit one of the oldest planned residential neighborhoods in America. Compton Heights is located in the Compton Hill Historical District, and the neighborhood's design is practically as unchanged now as it was when it was constructed in 1889. It consists of 200 homes maintained and preserved over the decades by St. Louis zoning laws.
Home to the St. Louis Blues Hockey Club, Scottrade Center hosts more than just sporting events. Check out the concerts, ice shows, family shows and other attractions that visit St. Louis through the Scottrade Center.
Opened in 1908, Fairground Park offers activities for every age and lifestyle. There are places for fishing, swimming, skating, tennis, baseball, soccer, and basketball. Just stay out of the bear pit!
Visit the city's first historic house museum, the Eugene Field House & St. Louis Toy Museum which contains a variety of material related to the Dred Scott trial and his lawyer, Roswell Field, as well as toys, books and furniture dating back to that time period.
Pack a picnic when you head to Forest Park. With over 1,000 acres, a golf course, athletic fields, lakes, and a path system, you'll never want to leave the great outdoors.
Easily the most recognizable landmark in St. Louis, the Gateway Arch memorializes Lewis and Clark's expedition towards the west, which gave St. Louis the nickname The Gateway to the West. Explore the Arch itself, as well as the surrounding museums, theaters, and other attractions.
Once Ulysses S. Grant's personal farm, Grant's Farm now belongs to the Busch family and houses 100 different species of animals, among many other attractions. Ride a tram to see these animals in their natural habitat, and meet a few in the petting areas.
Jefferson Barracks Historic Park commemorates the military outpost established there in 1826. Stop by for a historic hayride or check out one of the shows at the amphitheater.
Find every type of romantic venue in Lumiére Place. The views of downtown St. Louis and the riverfront are spectacular. Enjoy a romantic dinner at an upscale restaurant, watch a live theater performance or relax in a lounge while you listen to live music.
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.
Rock out to the jams of local, regional, and national performers at Off Broadway. Blues and indie music lovers will be thrilled with the cool, relaxed atmosphere at one of the best entertainment venues in St. Louis.
Have a blast at Six Flags St. Louis! Part of the Six Flags franchise, this theme park features dozens of rides and attractions, shows, a water park, and a day's worth of fun in the sun for the whole family.
Let your wild side out at the St. 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.
Since the 1904 World's Fair, the St. Louis Art Museum has been one of the United State's principal art museums. Expand your cultural knowledge and feast your eyes on artwork from around the globe.
Bring the family for educational fun at the St. Louis Science Center. Learn about dinosaurs, biology, outer space, and more! Interactive exhibits and attractions include the planetarium, a life science lab, the Discovery Room, and an OMNIMAX theater.
See what the fuss is about at the nationally and internationally famous St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Listen to a traditional symphonic performance or hear them accompany musical tributes and operas.
Rent a pair of ice skates during the winter and practice for the next Winter Olympics at Steinberg Skating Rink, located in the east side of Forest Park near the Kingshighway entrance. The rink is closed during the summer, so instead of ice skating you can participate in other recreational activities like beach volleyball.
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.
At the heart of downtown St. Louis is one of the best indoor venues around. The Dome at America's Center hosts a variety of conventions, touring entertainment acts, shows and attractions, along with both professional and amateur sporting events.
Bring the kids out for fun-filled, hands-on learning experiences at The Magic House. Fun for kids and kids at heart, this old-fashioned Victorian house is home to a magical place where children can explore the worlds of music, science, and fantasy through exciting exhibits and attractions.
If you love Broadway and outdoor theater, the Muny Theater provides the perfect marriage of the two. The oldest outdoor musical theater in America, Muny Theater grew from a simple clearing between two trees into a gigantic, state-of-the-art amphitheater which hosts an average of seven plays each season.
Visit all of the exhibits and attractions at The World Aquarium, located inside of the St. Louis City Museum. Crawl through the tunnel in the shark and sea turtle tank, and see the world's largest collection of double-headed animals.