Things To Do
City Museum
How do you explain the City Museum... Well, it's not a museum about the city, that's for sure! An immersive, jungle gym of an art installation, the City Museum hosts many different landscapes to explore. A giant whale to climb in, 10 foot shoe slides that end in a full blown cavern, and an actual circus with acrobatic acts make up for probably a 1/10th of the attractions inside. We recommend wearing sneakers and clothes you can crawl around in. This is a favorite of literally everyone. Single day tickets are $20, but FREE on the day of the wedding to RSVP'd guests Parking varies, but is paid
Saint Louis Zoo
World class zoo for free?? Sign us up! The St. Louis Zoo is a conservation-first zoo of epic proportions. Enjoy a sprawling 425 acres of 16,000 animals, including Adam's favorites - the prairie dogs and cheetahs - as well as Abbie's favorites - the lemurs and the jaguars. Outside of just animals, you can ride the train through multiple stops, view the new Dinosaurs exhibit, and much more all while surrounded with original architecture from the 1904 World's Fair. An added advantage of going in November is that all the animals are out and about, and herds of kids are not! This is a favorite of everyone Zoo admission is FREE Parking varies, but there is a LOT of free parking
Grant's Farm
What's better than a free petting zoo? Oh right, free alcohol! That's right, Grant's Farm is another animal attraction, but it's completely different. Relax on a scenic tram ride through the open pastures of a multitude of cohabitating animals. While on the tram, you'll learn the history of the farm, see Ulysses S. Grant's hand-built cabin, and learn more about the Anheuser-Busch family. Once you disembark into the German fairytale style Tiergarten, the real party starts with goat and camel feedings, animal shows, and CAPYBARAS. Here, you can start working on the 3 free drinks they give you. Finally, you make your way to the carriage house to explore and eat. This is a perfect, laid back half-day adventure. Admission is FREE Parking is $16
Saint Louis Art Museum
Art you've only seen in books A massive collection of art from throughout time and the world, the St. Louis Art Museum is a must-see. Original works from Kehinde Wiley, Renoir, Monet, Frank Lloyd Wright, John Singer Sargent, Georgia O'Keeffe, and more sit under one roof mixed with nameless, timeless relics. There's even a mummy in the basement! Fun Fact: Abbie likes almost anything impressionism. This is a favorite of the Bride and Groom Museum admission is FREE Parking is FREE
St Louis Arch
Gateway to The West, baby! Enter underground for a museum of American expansion through to the modern age, then ride up all 630 feet of the Arch in a tram. Once at the top, you can peer over the whole city and the Mississippi River! This is a favorite of the Bride and her Father. The museum and park grounds are FREE The tram ride $15 Parking varies
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours
We don't like beer, but you might! Wrapped in the smell of roasting and brewing hops, you can learn the process and history of brewing the famous beers of Anheuser-Busch. You'll even get to see the home of the iconic Clydesdales and, if you're 21+, you can enjoy a fresh brewski on site! This is a favorite of the Father of The Bride Tours are $15 - $40 Parking varies
Science Center
We're adults and we love learning! What do you what to know about? Space? Dinosaurs? DNA? Video games? Physics? Straight up dirt??? The Science Center tackles it! Let yourself explore the way the world works with interactive daily shows, hands-on examples, and a giant 3-story animatronic T-Rex eating a Triceratops in the middle of the place. In the attached Planetarium, take part in a simulated Mars Rover mission and learn the history and interworking's of space travel. We recommend seeing the laser light shows of space, stars, and the night sky - how on theme! This is a favorite of the Groom Admission is FREE Planetarium shows are $7 Parking is $15
St. Louis Union Station
Another St. Louis multi-hyphenate! This Victorian train depo has been remodeled into an aquarium, Ferris wheel, ropes course, mirror maze, hotel and more, toped with plenty of places to eat and drink! Get eye-to-eye with sharks in the eerie Shark Canyon, then head inside the Grand Hall to watch the free light show designed with Circque de Soleil and narrated by John Goodman. There's so much to do and see! Fun Fact: After a Christmas event at Union Station, the couple confessed they loved each other for the first time! Guess who said it first! Aquarium admission is $25 Multi-attraction combo tickets are $40-$63 Parking is hourly
Laumeier Sculpture Park
Gigantic art - al fresco! Dying for a hike, but don't want to just see trees and mud? Laumeier is the place for you. This sculpture park has trails lined with art to be seen, touched, sat on, and climbed on - many of which are literally carved or grown into the landscape. Take your dog and go for an enriched jog through the grounds. Admission is FREE Parking is FREE