Our Top
10 Picks
on
St.
Louis Must-DO
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Must-SEE:
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1.
Gateway Arch
Riverfront
The Arch is the tallest national monument in the United States at 630 feet; it is St Louis’s best-known landmark and a popular tourist attraction. Construction began February 12, 1963 and the last section of the Arch was put into place October 28, 1965. Each year, approximately a million visitors ride the trams to the top of the Arch. The trams have been in operation for over 30 years, traveling a total of 250,000 miles and carrying over 25 million passengers. Relive the Old West with a visit to the Museum of Westward Expansion, which is located directly below the Arch. View rare Indian Peace Medals and weapons of survival to an actual tipi. The Museum of Westward Expansion preserves the past so that you can experience it today.
2. St. Louis Zoo
The Historic Saint Louis Zoo is a great place to not only enjoy a variety of animals, but also fun attractions including Children’s Zoo, Dinoroarus, and Sea Lion Show. The Saint Louis Zoo has educated, entertained and earned a place in the hearts of St. Louisans for generations. With the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904, there began a long and slow process to establish a zoological park. Sure enough, local pride in the giant elliptical birdcage led to formation of a St. Louis Zoological Society in 1910. The City of St. Louis set aside 77 acres in Forest Park for a zoo and named a Zoological Board of Control in 1913. State legislation provided that "the zoo shall be forever free," which has kept the Zoo accessible to millions of visitors ever since.
3. St . Louis Science Center
The St Louis Science Center home of the OmniMax Theater, James S. McDonnell Planetariums and the Discovery Room is educational entertainment for the whole family. Conveniently located across from historic Forest Park which easy access from Highway 64/40. The St Louis Science Museum offers hours of fun with free admission and includes packages to purchase for meals OmniMax movies and special exhibits to enjoy.
4. Six Flags
Six Flags St Louis is conveniently located off of Highway 44 and home of the Evel Knievel Wooden Roller Coaster and Hurricane Harbor Water Park. Admission to Six Flags St Louis includes free concerts and Hurricane Harbor Water Park and Frighfest. The amusement park offers many gift shops, restaurants, and entertainment options for the whole family.
5. Grant’s Farm
There are many exciting animal encounters possible at Grant's Farm, the 281-acre ancestral home of the Busch family, located just south of the city of St. Louis. The Farm is home to more than 1,000 animals representing more than 100 different species from six continents. Grant's Farm, operated by Anheuser-Busch, Inc., has been a St. Louis tradition for over five decades. More than 24 million guests have visited this popular family attraction during its history. The Farm takes its name from our 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. In the 1850s, Grant founded and farmed a portion of the 281 acres. Today, this land is home to Grant's Farm and is preserved as a living symbol of the Busch family's love for animals and Anheuser-Busch's commitment to wildlife conservation and preservation. Admission to Grant's Farm is free to all ages. Reservations are not required.
6. Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours
Welcome to the Anheuser-Busch World Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri! Your tour will guide you through a blend of rich brewing heritage, state-of-the-art technology and extraordinary architecture. Visit the historic Budweiser Clydesdale Stable, Beachwood Lager Cellars, historic Brew House and Bevo Packaging Facility. If you are 21 years of age or older, sample our products in the Hospitality Room. Choose from a variety of brews including our seasonal brands and new products. The St. Louis Tour Center also hosts a number of exciting events throughout the year.
7. Theater/Night Life
- The Fabulous Fox
"No longer need residents of St. Louis look beyond their own city for the finest entertainment." The William Fox Circuit of Theatres coined this statement in 1929 for the opening of their newest, most exotic temple of amusement, and it still holds true! The Fabulous Fox offers a dazzling array of talent and entertainment twelve months a year.
- Jazz at the Bistro
Great music in a great room--that's award-winning Jazz at the Bistro, located since 1995 in St. Louis' Grand Center arts district. Here is the perfect meeting of place and purpose. Enjoy the best of jazz--the living legends as well as the rising stars--in an intimate, comfortable listening room, with reserved seating at tables that boast thrilling sound and outstanding sight lines. Dinner and snacks are delicious options. Jazz at the Bistro: the way jazz is meant to be experienced.
- Muny Opera
Although many stars have appeared on stage at The Muny, one essential truth has remained about the nation's oldest and largest outdoor theatre; its story is the story of St. Louis - and of St. Louisans. It is about the countless individuals who have contributed their time, money, and talents to make this magical place a truly unique American experience.
8. Concerts
- Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater conveniently located in Maryland Heights, Mo offers the hottest new talents to world-renowned stars the variety of artists visiting our stage will excite fans of each and every kind of music. The amphitheater offers both theater seating and lawn seating for your enjoyment.
- St. Charles Family Arena
The Charles Family Arena located in the heart of St Charles, Missouri and conveniently located off of Highway 70 offers a variety of entertainment options including concerts, sporting events, conventions, and many more.
- The Pageant
The Pageant is conveniently located in the heart of the Delmar Loop in University City, Missouri. This unique live music venue offers a variety of concert options including award-winning artist to local musicians
9. Great shopping malls!
- The Mills
The St Louis Mills Mall is located off Highway 270 and 370. This mall offers over 175 brand name stores and outlets, entertainment and great dining, including Cabela’s, NASCAR Speedway and Tony Roma’s Famous Ribs.
- Saint Louis Galleria
Where the best stores put their best store. It’s time to make a trip to Saint Louis Galleria for the best in shopping, entertainment and dining! Whether you enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of the mall's restaurants or spend the day shopping at all your favorite stores, Saint Louis Galleria offers a complete entertainment experience.
10. Casinos
- Harrah’s Casino
The 120,000-square-feet of gaming space at Harrah's St. Louis assures that your favorite games are always in plentiful supply. Harrah's St. Louis features more than 2,800 slots and video poker machines of every imaginable design. Harrah's provides a number of the newest and hottest slots on the market, including ever-popular progressive machines. Our casinos also cater to the table games player, by offering a dedicated Poker Room and more than 90 table games, featuring an array of games, including blackjack, roulette, craps, Caribbean Stud and Let It Ride
- Ameristar Casino
Ameristar Casino St. Charles offers 3,300 state-of-the-art slot and video poker machines with denominations ranging from one cent to $25, plus a wide selection of the most popular new games. Ameristar boasts one of the largest selections of progressive slot machines in the Midwest, including in-house and wide-area games with possible million dollar jackpot
- Lumière Place Casino
A 75,000 square foot casino floor that demands attention. Filled with the hottest in new video gaming technology and your favorite table games, not to mention the Ladies and Gents of Lumière, our casino is the place to whet your appetite for action, seven nights a week. The flashing lights and the ringing bells may draw you in, but it’s the gripping anticipation and the heart-stopping excitement will keep you coming back for more.
The Arch is the tallest national monument in the United States at 630 feet; it is St Louis’s best-known landmark and a popular tourist attraction. Construction began February 12, 1963 and the last section of the Arch was put into place October 28, 1965. Each year, approximately a million visitors ride the trams to the top of the Arch. The trams have been in operation for over 30 years, traveling a total of 250,000 miles and carrying over 25 million passengers. Relive the Old West with a visit to the Museum of Westward Expansion, which is located directly below the Arch. View rare Indian Peace Medals and weapons of survival to an actual tipi. The Museum of Westward Expansion preserves the past so that you can experience it today.
2. St. Louis Zoo
The Historic Saint Louis Zoo is a great place to not only enjoy a variety of animals, but also fun attractions including Children’s Zoo, Dinoroarus, and Sea Lion Show. The Saint Louis Zoo has educated, entertained and earned a place in the hearts of St. Louisans for generations. With the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904, there began a long and slow process to establish a zoological park. Sure enough, local pride in the giant elliptical birdcage led to formation of a St. Louis Zoological Society in 1910. The City of St. Louis set aside 77 acres in Forest Park for a zoo and named a Zoological Board of Control in 1913. State legislation provided that "the zoo shall be forever free," which has kept the Zoo accessible to millions of visitors ever since.
3. St . Louis Science Center
The St Louis Science Center home of the OmniMax Theater, James S. McDonnell Planetariums and the Discovery Room is educational entertainment for the whole family. Conveniently located across from historic Forest Park which easy access from Highway 64/40. The St Louis Science Museum offers hours of fun with free admission and includes packages to purchase for meals OmniMax movies and special exhibits to enjoy.
4. Six Flags
Six Flags St Louis is conveniently located off of Highway 44 and home of the Evel Knievel Wooden Roller Coaster and Hurricane Harbor Water Park. Admission to Six Flags St Louis includes free concerts and Hurricane Harbor Water Park and Frighfest. The amusement park offers many gift shops, restaurants, and entertainment options for the whole family.
5. Grant’s Farm
There are many exciting animal encounters possible at Grant's Farm, the 281-acre ancestral home of the Busch family, located just south of the city of St. Louis. The Farm is home to more than 1,000 animals representing more than 100 different species from six continents. Grant's Farm, operated by Anheuser-Busch, Inc., has been a St. Louis tradition for over five decades. More than 24 million guests have visited this popular family attraction during its history. The Farm takes its name from our 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. In the 1850s, Grant founded and farmed a portion of the 281 acres. Today, this land is home to Grant's Farm and is preserved as a living symbol of the Busch family's love for animals and Anheuser-Busch's commitment to wildlife conservation and preservation. Admission to Grant's Farm is free to all ages. Reservations are not required.
6. Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours
Welcome to the Anheuser-Busch World Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri! Your tour will guide you through a blend of rich brewing heritage, state-of-the-art technology and extraordinary architecture. Visit the historic Budweiser Clydesdale Stable, Beachwood Lager Cellars, historic Brew House and Bevo Packaging Facility. If you are 21 years of age or older, sample our products in the Hospitality Room. Choose from a variety of brews including our seasonal brands and new products. The St. Louis Tour Center also hosts a number of exciting events throughout the year.
7. Theater/Night Life
- The Fabulous Fox
"No longer need residents of St. Louis look beyond their own city for the finest entertainment." The William Fox Circuit of Theatres coined this statement in 1929 for the opening of their newest, most exotic temple of amusement, and it still holds true! The Fabulous Fox offers a dazzling array of talent and entertainment twelve months a year.
- Jazz at the Bistro
Great music in a great room--that's award-winning Jazz at the Bistro, located since 1995 in St. Louis' Grand Center arts district. Here is the perfect meeting of place and purpose. Enjoy the best of jazz--the living legends as well as the rising stars--in an intimate, comfortable listening room, with reserved seating at tables that boast thrilling sound and outstanding sight lines. Dinner and snacks are delicious options. Jazz at the Bistro: the way jazz is meant to be experienced.
- Muny Opera
Although many stars have appeared on stage at The Muny, one essential truth has remained about the nation's oldest and largest outdoor theatre; its story is the story of St. Louis - and of St. Louisans. It is about the countless individuals who have contributed their time, money, and talents to make this magical place a truly unique American experience.
8. Concerts
- Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater conveniently located in Maryland Heights, Mo offers the hottest new talents to world-renowned stars the variety of artists visiting our stage will excite fans of each and every kind of music. The amphitheater offers both theater seating and lawn seating for your enjoyment.
- St. Charles Family Arena
The Charles Family Arena located in the heart of St Charles, Missouri and conveniently located off of Highway 70 offers a variety of entertainment options including concerts, sporting events, conventions, and many more.
- The Pageant
The Pageant is conveniently located in the heart of the Delmar Loop in University City, Missouri. This unique live music venue offers a variety of concert options including award-winning artist to local musicians
9. Great shopping malls!
- The Mills
The St Louis Mills Mall is located off Highway 270 and 370. This mall offers over 175 brand name stores and outlets, entertainment and great dining, including Cabela’s, NASCAR Speedway and Tony Roma’s Famous Ribs.
- Saint Louis Galleria
Where the best stores put their best store. It’s time to make a trip to Saint Louis Galleria for the best in shopping, entertainment and dining! Whether you enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of the mall's restaurants or spend the day shopping at all your favorite stores, Saint Louis Galleria offers a complete entertainment experience.
10. Casinos
- Harrah’s Casino
The 120,000-square-feet of gaming space at Harrah's St. Louis assures that your favorite games are always in plentiful supply. Harrah's St. Louis features more than 2,800 slots and video poker machines of every imaginable design. Harrah's provides a number of the newest and hottest slots on the market, including ever-popular progressive machines. Our casinos also cater to the table games player, by offering a dedicated Poker Room and more than 90 table games, featuring an array of games, including blackjack, roulette, craps, Caribbean Stud and Let It Ride
- Ameristar Casino
Ameristar Casino St. Charles offers 3,300 state-of-the-art slot and video poker machines with denominations ranging from one cent to $25, plus a wide selection of the most popular new games. Ameristar boasts one of the largest selections of progressive slot machines in the Midwest, including in-house and wide-area games with possible million dollar jackpot
- Lumière Place Casino
A 75,000 square foot casino floor that demands attention. Filled with the hottest in new video gaming technology and your favorite table games, not to mention the Ladies and Gents of Lumière, our casino is the place to whet your appetite for action, seven nights a week. The flashing lights and the ringing bells may draw you in, but it’s the gripping anticipation and the heart-stopping excitement will keep you coming back for more.
