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."
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.
Fans of stories don't want to miss out on the Storytelling Festival, an annual event in St. Louis for over 30 years. Over 40 regional storytellers spread throughout the city for this festival, taking their tales to audiences.
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.