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There’s nothing better than breathing fresh air and getting in touch with nature. State parks, botanical gardens, trails, lakes, and farms are exactly the place to do it – and this area is full of them.

Take a look at all the options within driving distance – you’ll be surprised at how close your next adventure is. We provide the driving directions, but the sunscreen’s on you!
Citygarden
Citygarden

(314) 241-3337

801 Market St
St Louis, MO 63101   Directions Website

Enjoy the beauties of nature in an urban environment as you walk through Citygarden in downtown St. Louis. This unique urban park and outdoor sculpture garden combines greenery with concrete. Bring your iPod along for a guided tour.

Forest Park Forever
Forest Park Forever

(314) 367-7275

5595 Grand Dr
St Louis, MO 63112   Directions Website

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.

Gateway Paintball Park
Gateway Paintball Park

(314) 298-3772

14510 Missouri Bottom Rd
Bridgeton, MO 63044   Directions Website

Lock and load for some fast-paced recreation fun at Gateway Paintball. This paintball field boasts 96 acres of playing field and is located just minutes away from the St. Louis area. Make a reservation during the weekdays or join in on the open play every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm.

Grant's Trail
Grant's Trail

(314) 615-4386

St Louis, MO 63123
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Ride the 8-mile long Grant's Trail, which runs by The Lodge at Grant's Trail, Grant's Farm and an off-road BMX bike park. This former railroad provides a flat surface perfect for biking, jogging, in-line skating and other recreation.

Laumeier Sculpture Park
Laumeier Sculpture Park

(314) 615-5278

12580 Rott Rd
St Louis, MO 63127   Directions Website

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.

Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden

(314) 577-5100

4344 Shaw Blvd
St Louis, MO 63110   Directions Website

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.

Sofia M Sachs Butterfly House
Sofia M Sachs Butterfly House

(314) 577-0888

15050 Faust Park
Chesterfield, MO 63017   Directions Website

Part of the Missouri Botanical Garden and Shaw Nature Preserve, the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House is located in Faust Park and houses a thousand live tropical butterflies in its glass conservatory. Be overwhelmed with the beauty of the plants and nature's most beautiful insects.

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