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4/5Very Good!(4,004 area reviews)
Head to the heart of the largest city in Missouri for its cultural hotspots, nightlife and a colossal monument that towers over the Mississippi River.
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Clayton. If sightseeing is on the list, Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Clayton Station or Forsyth Station to see more of the area.
4.5/5Wonderful!(450 area reviews)
Enjoy this relaxed area, the ultimate destination for a lazy afternoon. Browse unique stores, admire artworks and sip coffee at sidewalk tables shaded by trees.
If you're spending some time in Downtown West, Enterprise Center and City Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of University City. Make a stop by Forest Park or The Loop while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at U City Big Bend Station to get around town.
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From paddleboats to sculpture parks, and breweries to the blues, it’s easy to catch the spirit of St. Louis.
St. Louis, known as the Gateway to the West, is an eclectic mixture of Southern charm and Midwest sensibility. Historic neighborhoods with cobblestone streets balance a modern downtown that glistens with sport stadiums, nightclubs and luxury apartments. Blues and jazz giants Chuck Berry and Miles Davis were born here and helped put St. Louis’ thriving club scene on the musical map.
St. Louis’ signature monument, the 630-foot-high (192-meter) Gateway Arch, is the perfect place for newcomers to find their bearings. Ride the tram to the peak for stunning views of the city’s neighborhoods. The surrounding Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park offers a great view into the past with the Old Courthouse and the Museum of Westward Expansion.
Home to Native Americans for centuries before the French arrived in the late 1600s, St. Louis steadily developed into an important trading town and port. The city came into its golden age in 1904 when it hosted both the Summer Olympics and the World’s Fair. A period of decline in the 1950s was followed by successive rejuvenation projects that returned St. Louis to prosperity. To fully appreciate the history of this gutsy city, set aside a day for the Missouri History Museum, the Museum of Transportation and the quirky City Museum.
The Grand Center is the cultural hub, bustling with tourists and locals enjoying the galleries, theaters and concert halls. The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts is a renown creative center for visual, literary and performing arts. The nearby Laumeier Sculpture Park provides a tranquil setting for art lovers: dozens of sculptures are displayed within the 100-acre (40-hectare) woodland.
For family fun, check out the Magic House-St. Louis’ Children’s Museum, and then unwind in the Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum. Foodies flock to The Hill, the Italian neighborhood where you’ll find St. Louis specialties like butter cake and deep-fried toasted ravioli.
In the evening, head to one of the many bars at Laclede’s Landing or in the Delmar Loop. Grab a Budweiser, which has a brewery in St. Louis, and keep your ears peeled for Chuck Berry, who, in his late eighties, still performs regularly.
Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.
In the middle of St. Louis, meet the exotic and endangered animals that live in meticulously recreated ecosystems from all over the world.
You can learn about the local history of St. Louis when you make a stop at a well-known site like St. Louis Union Station. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene or attend a baseball game.
