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10 reasons to visit st louis missouri
Some of the best places to travel to are the ones that no one else is thinking about.
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Year after year, different tourist attractions are trending, with tons of people flocking there to see what the hype is all about.
If you’re looking for an easygoing travel destination (but still want loads of variety and things to do), St. Louis is just the place.
Located on the banks of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, the city of St. Louis is perhaps one of the easiest places to travel to. It’s within easy driving or flying distance to most places in the United States. Lambert International Airport (while somewhat small) offers a decent variety of flights daily and nonstop flights to over 70 destinations.
Reasons To Visit St. Louis, MO
1. St. Louis Has the World’s Tallest Arch
the St. louis arch is the world's tallest and one cool reason to visit
The Gateway Arch is a unique and iconic staple of the St. Louis skyline. It symbolizes the westward expansion of the United States in the 19th century. While it’s fun to admire it from the outside, you can actually take a tour and ride to the top! Because of its curved shape, it’s part-elevator, part-ferris wheel (and part thrilling because you can feel it sway). It’s a must-do on your trip to St. Louis!
It’s part of Gateway Arch National Park, which is a small waterfront green space located next to the Arch. It’s a fun area to explore and learn more about the history of St. Louis and the Arch.
2. There Are Tons of Free Things To Do in St. Louis
st louis botanical garden
St. Louis has more free tourist attractions than any other city in the U.S. outside Washington, D.C. It’s kind of crazy what you can get for free as compared to other U.S. cities where most everything has an entrance fee. That’s reason alone to visit St. Louis, Missouri!
Here’s a list of all the free things to do in St. Louis:
St. Louis Art Museum
Gateway Arch National Park
St. Louis Zoo
Forest Park
Missouri History Museum
Grant’s Farm
Contemporary Art Museum
St. Louis Science Center
St. Louis Cathedral Basilica
Laumeier Sculpture Park
City Garden
World Chess Hall of Fame
Lone Elk Park & World Bird Sanctuary
Holocaust Museum and Learning Center
3. You Can Visit America’s #1 Zoo
polar bear at the St. Louis zoo
Home to over 17,000 wild animals, the St. Louis Zoo is totally free, walkable, and is always adding new exhibits.
4. Forest Park is an Urban Oasis
forest park is a large urban park in St. Louis Missouri
Forest Park is St. Louis’ most beloved urban park. Covering over 1,300 acres, there are so many things to see and do! Besides the zoo and several museums, Forest Park is also home to The Muny, the nation’s oldest outdoor theater. It’s a great place to see a musical and is also free year-round.
At the Grand Basin, you can have a picnic, enjoy the fountains and more. At the nearby Boathouse, eat on the patio and relax at the beer garden. Another fun thing you can do is get on the water – they have all kinds of rentals available for paddleboarding, canoeing, and kayaking.
The list of things to do at Forest Park just keeps going! If you love nature, check out the Jewel Box or try on of several trails that runs through the park.
5. St. Louis is Home to Anheuser-Busch
tour the Anheuser Busch Brewery
People in St. Louis love beer! And its no surprise why, since the Anehuser-Busch brewery is the largest beer-producing facility in the U.S. and has been open since 1852.
6. You’ll Have Lots of Sporting Events to Choose From
seeing the cardinals play at Busch stadium is a great reason to visit St Louis Missouri
St. Louis is home to three major-league sports teams? If there’s a home game, you’ll know it! The Blues and Cardinals games are on TVs everywhere across the city and the people of St. Louis love to support them.
If you’re a hockey fan, be sure to catch a St. Louis Blues game. They won the Stanley Cup in 2019 and play downtown in the Scottrade Center. If baseball is more your thing, St. Louis is home to the Cardinals and they’re 11-time World Series champions!
7. Tons of fun for families and Kids
city museum in St Louis Missouri
St. Louis is incredibly family-friendly. Here’s a sampling of some of the most fun and playful things to do on a trip to St. Louis:
Grant’s Farm
The Magic House
City Museum (Super cool! One of my favorite places in the city)
The St. Louis Science Center
The Butterfly House
Critter Lane Petting Zoo
Six Flags St. Louis
Missouri Botanical Garden
City garden Sculpture Park
8. There’s No Shortage of Delicious Food to Eat
great food is one reason to visit St Louis
A few other delicious foods to try in St. Louis are frozen custard (be sure to try Ted Drewes!), ribs and barbeque, and St. Louis-style thin crust pizza. You won’t go hungry on your trip, and you can pretty much find any kind of cuisine you like.
9. Walk Down One of the 10 Best Streets In America
mural at Delmar loop in St Louis
One of the most unique and colorful places in the city
Covering about 6 city blocks, what you’ll find in the Delmar Loop are some of the city’s most eclectic restaurants, art galleries, one-of-a-kind boutiques, epic neon signs, and 12 different entertainment venues. There’s even a trolley to get you from place to place!
There’s always something fun going on at the Delmar Loop, whether its a festival, 5K run, or live music. It’s a must-see on your trip, and one of my favorite reasons to visit St. Louis, Missouri.
10 reasons to visit st louis missouri
Some of the best places to travel to are the ones that no one else is thinking about.
Ezoic
Year after year, different tourist attractions are trending, with tons of people flocking there to see what the hype is all about.
If you’re looking for an easygoing travel destination (but still want loads of variety and things to do), St. Louis is just the place.
Located on the banks of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, the city of St. Louis is perhaps one of the easiest places to travel to. It’s within easy driving or flying distance to most places in the United States. Lambert International Airport (while somewhat small) offers a decent variety of flights daily and nonstop flights to over 70 destinations.
Reasons To Visit St. Louis, MO
1. St. Louis Has the World’s Tallest Arch
the St. louis arch is the world's tallest and one cool reason to visit
The Gateway Arch is a unique and iconic staple of the St. Louis skyline. It symbolizes the westward expansion of the United States in the 19th century. While it’s fun to admire it from the outside, you can actually take a tour and ride to the top! Because of its curved shape, it’s part-elevator, part-ferris wheel (and part thrilling because you can feel it sway). It’s a must-do on your trip to St. Louis!
It’s part of Gateway Arch National Park, which is a small waterfront green space located next to the Arch. It’s a fun area to explore and learn more about the history of St. Louis and the Arch.
2. There Are Tons of Free Things To Do in St. Louis
st louis botanical garden
St. Louis has more free tourist attractions than any other city in the U.S. outside Washington, D.C. It’s kind of crazy what you can get for free as compared to other U.S. cities where most everything has an entrance fee. That’s reason alone to visit St. Louis, Missouri!
Here’s a list of all the free things to do in St. Louis:
St. Louis Art Museum
Gateway Arch National Park
St. Louis Zoo
Forest Park
Missouri History Museum
Grant’s Farm
Contemporary Art Museum
St. Louis Science Center
St. Louis Cathedral Basilica
Laumeier Sculpture Park
City Garden
World Chess Hall of Fame
Lone Elk Park & World Bird Sanctuary
Holocaust Museum and Learning Center
3. You Can Visit America’s #1 Zoo
polar bear at the St. Louis zoo
Home to over 17,000 wild animals, the St. Louis Zoo is totally free, walkable, and is always adding new exhibits.
4. Forest Park is an Urban Oasis
forest park is a large urban park in St. Louis Missouri
Forest Park is St. Louis’ most beloved urban park. Covering over 1,300 acres, there are so many things to see and do! Besides the zoo and several museums, Forest Park is also home to The Muny, the nation’s oldest outdoor theater. It’s a great place to see a musical and is also free year-round.
At the Grand Basin, you can have a picnic, enjoy the fountains and more. At the nearby Boathouse, eat on the patio and relax at the beer garden. Another fun thing you can do is get on the water – they have all kinds of rentals available for paddleboarding, canoeing, and kayaking.
The list of things to do at Forest Park just keeps going! If you love nature, check out the Jewel Box or try on of several trails that runs through the park.
5. St. Louis is Home to Anheuser-Busch
tour the Anheuser Busch Brewery
People in St. Louis love beer! And its no surprise why, since the Anehuser-Busch brewery is the largest beer-producing facility in the U.S. and has been open since 1852.
6. You’ll Have Lots of Sporting Events to Choose From
seeing the cardinals play at Busch stadium is a great reason to visit St Louis Missouri
St. Louis is home to three major-league sports teams? If there’s a home game, you’ll know it! The Blues and Cardinals games are on TVs everywhere across the city and the people of St. Louis love to support them.
If you’re a hockey fan, be sure to catch a St. Louis Blues game. They won the Stanley Cup in 2019 and play downtown in the Scottrade Center. If baseball is more your thing, St. Louis is home to the Cardinals and they’re 11-time World Series champions!
7. Tons of fun for families and Kids
city museum in St Louis Missouri
St. Louis is incredibly family-friendly. Here’s a sampling of some of the most fun and playful things to do on a trip to St. Louis:
Grant’s Farm
The Magic House
City Museum (Super cool! One of my favorite places in the city)
The St. Louis Science Center
The Butterfly House
Critter Lane Petting Zoo
Six Flags St. Louis
Missouri Botanical Garden
City garden Sculpture Park
8. There’s No Shortage of Delicious Food to Eat
great food is one reason to visit St Louis
A few other delicious foods to try in St. Louis are frozen custard (be sure to try Ted Drewes!), ribs and barbeque, and St. Louis-style thin crust pizza. You won’t go hungry on your trip, and you can pretty much find any kind of cuisine you like.
9. Walk Down One of the 10 Best Streets In America
mural at Delmar loop in St Louis
One of the most unique and colorful places in the city
Covering about 6 city blocks, what you’ll find in the Delmar Loop are some of the city’s most eclectic restaurants, art galleries, one-of-a-kind boutiques, epic neon signs, and 12 different entertainment venues. There’s even a trolley to get you from place to place!
There’s always something fun going on at the Delmar Loop, whether its a festival, 5K run, or live music. It’s a must-see on your trip, and one of my favorite reasons to visit St. Louis, Missouri.
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