Let your wild side out at the Saint 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.
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.
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."
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.