St. Louis is a fantastic destination for tourists to discover, as it is steeped in a diverse history and vibrant culture. There are plenty of fascinating attractions and activities to engage in throughout the city. Whether you desire a tranquil beach day, a fun night out, or a chance to broaden your knowledge, St. Louis has it all.
Some of the most popular attractions in St. Louis include The Gateway Arch, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, and the St. Louis Zoo. If you’re fond of the outdoors, why not stop by the Missouri Botanical Garden or Grant’s Farm? These are ideal for spending an afternoon admiring plants and wildlife.
Here’s our list of the best and most fun things to do in St. Louis, Missouri
The 97 Most Popular Things To Do In St. Louis, Missouri
97. Columbia Bottom
5.0 (3 reviews)
96. Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower
5.0 (3 reviews)
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Location: Confluence Tower 435 Confluence Tower Dr Hartford IL
95. Sea Lion Sound
2.3 (3 reviews)
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Location: 1 Government Dr Street Louis MO
Web Address: https://stlzoo.org/visit/thingstoseeanddo/historichill/sealionsound
94. Bruno David Gallery
4.4 (7 reviews)
Location: 7513 Forsyth Blvd Clayton MO
Tel: 314 696 2377
Web Address: http://brunodavidgallery.com/
93. Forest Park Forever
5.0 (8 reviews)
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Location: 5595 Grand Dr Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 367 7275
Web Address: http://forestparkforever.org/
92. Grant’s Trail
4.6 (11 reviews)
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91. Cherokee Street
3.9 (13 reviews)
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90. Anne O’C. Albrecht Nature Playscape
5.0 (14 reviews)
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Location: Concourse Dr Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 367 7275
Web Address: http://forestparkforever.org/playscape
89. Japanese Garden
5.0 (14 reviews)
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Location: 4344 Shaw Blvd Street Louis MO
Web Address: https://missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/our-garden/gardens-conservatories/international-gardens/japanese-garden.aspx
88. Linnean House
4.8 (17 reviews)
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Location: St Louis MO
Tel: 314 577 5100
Web Address: http://missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/our-garden/gardens-conservatories/conservatories/linnean-house.aspx
87. Duane Reed Gallery
4.7 (18 reviews)
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Location: 4729 McPherson Ave Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 361 4100
Web Address: http://duanereedgallery.com/
86. Grand Basin
5.0 (20 reviews)
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85. Turtle Playground
4.7 (25 reviews)
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Location: Oakland Ave at 6128 Tamm Ave Street Louis MO
Web Address: https://racstl.org/public-art/turtle-playground-park/
84. Tower Grove House
4.8 (31 reviews)
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Location: St Louis MO
Tel: 314 577 5100
Web Address: http://missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/our-garden/gardens-conservatories/victorian-district-tower-grove-house/tower-grove-house.aspx
83. Compton Hill Water Tower
4.7 (33 reviews)
Location: 1700 1898 S Grand Blvd Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 552 9000
Web Address: http://watertowerfoundation.org/
82. Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum
4.5 (34 reviews)
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Location: JP6R+PW Street Louis MO
Web Address: https://missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/our-garden/gardens-conservatories/victorian-district-sachs-museum-tower-grove-house/sachs-museum.aspx
81. Museum of Westward Expansion
4.4 (35 reviews)
Location: 11 N 4th Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 655 1614
Web Address: http://gatewayarch.com/
80. The Saint Louis University Museum of Art
4.5 (36 reviews)
Location: 3663 Lindell Blvd Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 977 3399
Web Address: https://slu.edu/sluma
79. Shrine of St. Joseph
4.7 (41 reviews)
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Location: 1220 N 11th Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 231 9407
Web Address: http://shrineofstjoseph.org/
78. Museum of Contemporary Religious Art
4.4 (45 reviews)
Location: 221 Grand Blvd Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 977 7170
Web Address: http://mocra.slu.edu/
77. The Field House Museum
4.4 (52 reviews)
Location: 634 S Broadway Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 421 4689
Web Address: http://fieldhousemuseum.org/
76. International Photography Hall of Fame
4.6 (59 reviews)
Location: 3415 Olive Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 535 1999
Web Address: http://iphf.org/
75. Samuel Cupples House
4.7 (62 reviews)
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Location: 3673 W Pine Blvd Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 977 6631
Web Address: https://slu.edu/cupples-house/index.php
74. Bellefontaine Cemetery
4.7 (65 reviews)
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Location: 4947 W Florissant Ave Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 381 0750
Web Address: http://bellefontainecemetery.org/
73. Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis
4.7 (78 reviews)
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Location: 4746 Gravois Ave Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 832 7790
Web Address: http://miniaturemuseum.org/
72. Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion
4.6 (83 reviews)
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Location: 3352 Demenil Pl Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 771 5828
Web Address: http://demenil.org/
71. St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum
4.8 (93 reviews)
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Location: 700 Clark Ave Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 345 9600
Web Address: https://mlb.com/cardinals/cardinals-nation/hall-of-fame-and-museum
70. Eads Bridge
4.6 (94 reviews)
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Location: St Louis MO
Web Address: https://stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/planning/cultural-resources/city-landmarks/eads-bridge.cfm
69. Christ Church Cathedral
4.5 (96 reviews)
Location: 1210 Locust Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 231 3454
Web Address: http://christchurchcathedral.us/
68. Gateway Geyser
4.2 (97 reviews)
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Location: 185 W Trendley Ave East Street Louis IL
Tel: 618 581 5811
Web Address: https://theparkwithaview.com/
67. Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum
4.9 (107 reviews)
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Location: 12 Hancock Ave Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 416 8004
Web Address: http://jbtelmuseum.org/
66. The Moto Museum
4.7 (117 reviews)
Location: 3441 Olive Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 446 1805
Web Address: https://themotomuseum.com/
65. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum
4.6 (118 reviews)
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Location: 1 Brookings Dr Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 935 4523
Web Address: http://kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu/
64. Inside the Economy Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
4.3 (138 reviews)
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Location: 1 Federal Reserve Bank Plaza Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 444 7309
Web Address: http://museum.stlouisfed.org/
63. HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis
4.3 (143 reviews)
Location: 1100 Macklind Ave Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 241 7391
Web Address: http://hwstl.org/
62. Campbell House Museum
4.8 (151 reviews)
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Location: 1508 Locust Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 421 0325
Web Address: http://campbellhousemuseum.org/
61. Fort Belle Fontaine
4.6 (152 reviews)
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Location: 13002 Bellefontaine Road Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 615 8800
Web Address: https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/parks/places/fort-belle-fontaine/
60. Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
4.4 (154 reviews)
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Location: 2658 Delmar Blvd Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 340 5790
Web Address: http://mostateparks.com/park/scott-joplin-house-state-historic-site
59. Edward “Ted” and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park
4.3 (156 reviews)
Location: 1000 Riverlands Way West Alton MO
Tel: 636 899 1135
Web Address: http://mostateparks.com/park/edward-ted-and-pat-jones-confluence-point-state-park
58. Jewel Box
4.5 (158 reviews)
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Location: St Louis MO
Tel: 314 531 0080
Web Address: http://stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/parks/parks/Jewel-Box.cfm
57. Laclede’s Landing Neighborhood Association
4.2 (160 reviews)
Location: 710 N 2nd Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 409 4885
Web Address: http://lacledeslanding.com/
56. Griot Museum of Black History
4.7 (189 reviews)
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Location: 2505 Street Louis Ave Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 241 7057
Web Address: https://thegriotmuseum.com/
55. Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
4.6 (192 reviews)
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Location: 801 Streetrodtman Road Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 877 6014
Web Address: https://mdc.mo.gov/columbiabottom
54. Pulitzer Arts Foundation
4.7 (215 reviews)
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Location: 3716 Washington Ave Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 754 1850
Web Address: http://pulitzerarts.org/
53. St. Louis Union Station
4.5 (335 reviews)
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Location: 1820 Market Street Street Louis MO
Web Address: https://stlouisunionstation.com/
52. Lewis and Clark (Camp River Dubois) State Historic Site
4.6 (342 reviews)
Location: 1 Lewis and Clark Trail Hartford IL
Tel: 618 251 5811
Web Address: http://campdubois.com/
51. Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France
4.7 (392 reviews)
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Location: 209 Walnut Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 231 3250
Web Address: http://oldcathedralstl.org/
50. Laclede’s Landing Wax Museum
3.8 (429 reviews)
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Location: 720 N 2nd Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 241 1155
Web Address: http://stlwaxmuseum.com/
49. World Chess Hall of Fame
4.7 (491 reviews)
Location: 4652 Maryland Ave Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 367 9243
Web Address: http://worldchesshof.org/
48. Contemporary Art Museum of St. Louis
4.5 (531 reviews)
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Location: 3750 Washington Ave Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 535 4660
Web Address: https://camstl.org/
47. The Mural Mile
4.6 (541 reviews)
Location: Chouteau Ave & S Leonor K Sullivan Blvd Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 863 5811
Web Address: https://racstl.org/public-art/the-mural-mile-floodwall/
46. Gateway Arch Park
4.7 (547 reviews)
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Location: 200 Washington Ave Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 653 6513
Web Address: http://archpark.org/
45. National Blues Museum
4.6 (571 reviews)
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Location: 615 Washington Ave Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 925 0016
Web Address: http://nationalbluesmuseum.org/
44. Missouri Civil War Museum
4.7 (575 reviews)
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Location: 222 Worth Road Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 845 1861
Web Address: https://mcwm.org/
43. Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
4.6 (606 reviews)
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Location: 10820 Riverview Dr Street Louis MO
Web Address: http://nps.gov/nr/travel/route66/chain_of_rocks_bridge_illinois_missouri.html
42. Climatron
4.9 (609 reviews)
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Location: 4344 Shaw Blvd Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 577 5100
Web Address: https://missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/our-garden/gardens-conservatories/conservatories/climatron.aspx
41. St. Louis Riverfront
4.7 (649 reviews)
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Location: Poplar Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 877 982 1410
Web Address: http://gatewayarch.com/
40. Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
4.7 (689 reviews)
Location: 1315 Chestnut Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 818 6780
Web Address: http://mohistory.org/SoldiersMemorial
39. The Darkness Haunted House
4.4 (705 reviews)
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Location: 1525 S 8th Street Street Louis MO
Web Address: http://thedarkness.com/
38. The St. Louis Wheel
4.6 (783 reviews)
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Location: 201 S 18th Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 923 3960
Web Address: http://thestlouiswheel.com/
37. The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries
4.7 (784 reviews)
Location: 3648 Washington Ave Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 533 9900
Web Address: http://thesheldon.org/
36. Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
4.7 (819 reviews)
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Location: 7400 Grant Road Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 842 1867
Web Address: http://nps.gov/ulsg/index.htm
35. Museum at the Gateway Arch
4.8 (890 reviews)
Location: St Louis MO
Web Address: https://gatewayarch.com/
34. Steinberg Skating Rink
4.4 (904 reviews)
Location: 400 Jefferson Dr Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 502 4845
Web Address: http://steinbergrink.com/
33. Old Courthouse
4.6 (977 reviews)
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Location: 11 N 4th Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 655 1700
Web Address: https://nps.gov/jeff/planyourvisit/och.htm
32. Shaw Park
4.6 (1,052 reviews)
Location: 27 S Brentwood Blvd Clayton MO
Tel: 314 290 8500
Web Address: https://claytonmo.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/16/314
31. Francis Park
4.7 (1,096 reviews)
Location: Eichelberger Street & Donovan Ave Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 622 4800
Web Address: https://stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/parks/parks/browse-parks/view-park.cfm
30. Willmore Park
4.5 (1,186 reviews)
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Location: 7200 Hampton Ave Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 289 5300
Web Address: https://stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/parks/parks/browse-parks/view-park.cfm
29. Lafayette Park
4.7 (1,228 reviews)
Location: 2023 Lafayette Ave Street Louis MO
Web Address: https://stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/parks/parks/browse-parks/view-park.cfm
28. Tilles Park
4.7 (1,343 reviews)
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Location: 9551 Litzsinger Road Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 615 4386
Web Address: https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/parks/places/tilles-park/
27. Budweiser Brewery Experience
4.7 (1,362 reviews)
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Location: 1200 Lynch Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 577 2626
26. Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery
4.6 (1,457 reviews)
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Location: 1200 Lynch Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 577 2626
Web Address: https://anheuser-busch.com/about/breweries-and-tours/
25. Kiener Plaza Park
4.7 (1,854 reviews)
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Location: 500 Chestnut Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 289 5300
Web Address: https://stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/parks/parks/browse-parks/view-park.cfm
24. National Museum of Transportation
4.7 (1,864 reviews)
Location: 2933 Barrett Streetation Road Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 965 6212
Web Address: https://tnmot.org/
23. Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
4.8 (2,055 reviews)
Location: Located in 15050 Faust Pk Chesterfield MO
Tel: 314 577 0888
Web Address: http://butterflyhouse.org/
22. Art Hill
4.9 (2,096 reviews)
Location: 35 43 Fine Arts Dr Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 367 7275
Web Address: http://forestparkforever.org/
21. Citygarden Sculpture Park
4.7 (2,557 reviews)
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Location: 801 Market Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 241 3337
Web Address: http://citygardenstl.org/
20. Laumeier Sculpture Park
4.7 (2,561 reviews)
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Location: 12580 Rott Road Sappington MO
Tel: 314 615 5278
Web Address: http://laumeiersculpturepark.org/
19. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
4.9 (2,664 reviews)
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Location: 4431 Lindell Blvd Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 373 8200
Web Address: http://cathedralstl.org/
18. Carondelet Park
4.5 (2,684 reviews)
Location: 3900 Holly Hills Blvd Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 289 5300
Web Address: https://stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/parks/parks/browse-parks/view-park.cfm
17. Stifel Theatre
4.6 (2,837 reviews)
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Location: 1400 Market Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 499 7600
Web Address: http://stifeltheatre.com/
16. Missouri History Museum
4.7 (3,285 reviews)
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Location: 5700 Lindell Blvd Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 746 4599
Web Address: https://mohistory.org/museum
15. Soulard Farmers Market
4.7 (4,445 reviews)
Location: 730 Carroll Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 622 4180
Web Address: http://soulardmarket.com/
14. The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
4.7 (5,675 reviews)
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Location: 516 S Kirkwood Road Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 822 8900
Web Address: http://magichouse.org/
13. Tower Grove Park
4.7 (6,210 reviews)
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Location: 4257 Northeast Dr Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 771 2679
Web Address: https://towergrovepark.org/
12. St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
4.2 (6,475 reviews)
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Location: 201 S 18th Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 923 3900
Web Address: https://stlouisaquarium.com/
11. River City Casino Hotel
4.1 (7,849 reviews)
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Location: 777 River City Casino Blvd Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 388 7777
Web Address: https://rivercity.com/
10. Busch Stadium
4.8 (26,855 reviews)
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Location: 700 Clark Ave Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 345 9600
Web Address: http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/stl/ballpark/index.jsp
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9. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
4.7 (3,722 reviews)
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Location: Collinsville IL
Tel: 618 346 5160
Web Address: http://cahokiamounds.org/
8. Saint Louis Art Museum
4.8 (6,249 reviews)
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Location: 1 Fine Arts Dr Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 721 0072
Web Address: http://slam.org/
7. Gateway Arch National Park
4.7 (6,978 reviews)
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Location: 11 N 4th Street #1810 Street Louis MO
Tel: 877 982 1410
Web Address: https://nps.gov/jeff/index.htm
6. Saint Louis Science Center
4.7 (10,774 reviews)
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Location: 5050 Oakland Ave Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 289 4400
Web Address: https://slsc.org/
5. Missouri Botanical Garden
4.8 (12,233 reviews)
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Location: 4344 Shaw Blvd Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 577 5100
Web Address: http://missouribotanicalgarden.org/
4. City Museum
4.7 (16,915 reviews)
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Location: 750 N 16th Street Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 231 2489
Web Address: https://citymuseum.org/
3. Saint Louis Zoo
4.8 (29,120 reviews)
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Location: 1 Government Dr Street Louis MO
Tel: 314 781 0900
Web Address: https://stlzoo.org/
2. Forest Park
4.8 (29,149 reviews)
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Location: 5595 Grand Dr Street Louis MO
Web Address: https://forestparkforever.org/
1. The Gateway Arch
4.7 (31,186 reviews)
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Location: Gateway Arch Street Louis MO
Tel: 877 982 1410
Web Address: https://gatewayarch.com/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in St. Louis, Missouri! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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