Midwest Institute

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.

Pull up your lederhosen and brace yourself for a weekend of food, music, dancing, contests, and lots of beer at the Soulard Oktoberfest in Lyon Park, right across from Anheuser-Busch. Listed as one of the top ten Oktoberfests in the USA by AOL, this festival is not one you want to miss.

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.