This museum is not your traditional museum, in fact it’s hardly a museum at all. The City Museum is an eclectic mixture of children’s playground, funhouse, surrealistic pavilion, and architectural marvel made out of unique, found objects from St. Louis. Children and adults alike will find this equally enjoyable and unlike any museum/playground you’ve ever been to. Admission is $14.00 ages 3 years and up or $12.00 after 5pm Fri-Sat.
Some call it the greatest park in the world. Seriously. Forest Park is the largest city park in the nation and is home to the zoo, history and art museums, two golf courses, tennis courts, open fields and ponds, and a 6 mile paved trail circling the entire park. Check out our other recommendations about specific attractions in the park!
World Class zoo that is completely FREE to enter. The zoo houses 18000 animals from 700 species on 90 acres, including an Insectarium, Children's Zoo, Penguin & Puffin Coast and a Zooline Railroad. There are paid parking lots next to each entrance of the zoo, but if you don’t mind a short walk there is free street parking available in the "Dogtown" neighborhood and a trip across the bridge over Highway 64/40 will take you to the South Gate Entrance. Using Google or Apple Maps, you can search for "Turtle Park" and it will lead you to available street parking right next to the bridge mentioned above.
Located on the north side of the park this is one of Grant's favorite places to visit every few months. The History Museum is also completely FREE! The Museum offers 6 different large exhibits, each with its own theme (including one for children).
Located in the center of of the park and a short walk away from the zoo’s North Gate Entrance. Unsurprisingly, the Art Museum is also completely FREE! The museum includes works of art of exceptional quality from virtually every culture and time period.
The center offers a wide variety of attractions/exhibits including planetarium shows, rides, simulators, and many more. Keeping up with tradition, the Science Center is also completely FREE! Parking at the Oakland Building costs $12, however, free parking is available at the McDonnell Planetarium, which is connected to the Oakland Building by a walkable Skybridge over Highway 64/40.
Catch a ballgame in one of the country’s best ballparks, Busch Stadium. Parking can be limited so we recommend leaving with plenty of time to spare, or catch an Uber/Lyft or Taxi to the stadium. There isn’t a bad seat in the house and tickets for the upper sections will be pretty affordable all the way up to the first pitch. St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves Friday, May 24 @ 7:15 pm CDT Busch Stadium
Catch one of the hourly tours of the historic Anhueser Busch Brewery just a few blocks south of Downtown St. Louis. The tours are free and one free beer is included!
Giant beer hall with great german-style beers! Great for large groups looking for good times and good beers.
One of the best Botanical Gardens in the country! Late spring is also the best time to visit
The perfect match for arcade lovers also looking for good beer and food. Take a trip back to childhood and try one of the hundreds of arcade games.
One of the more vibrant parts of the city featuring both old and new attractions, shops, restaurants, and theaters.
Located right in the middle of Forest Park. Grab a bite, a drink, or a kayak! You can rent kayaks, canoes, or paddle boats and cruise through the park at your leisure.