The Gateway Arch is a 630-foot monument clad in stainless steel and built in the form of a weighted catenary arch, it is the world's tallest arch, the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere. Must ride the elevator to the top of the gateway of the west and see the new museum below (free entry).
Recently voted Best Zoo and America’s Top Free Attraction! Take the opportunity to experience 17,000+ animals in the Zoo’s care; many of them are rare and endangered (free entry). We went here for our first date!
The 281-acre ancestral home of the Busch family is a refuge for more than 900 animals, representing more than 100 different species. Includes free entry to the park and two free beer samples!
One of the only free nonprofit science museums in the country. Very interactive exhibits and an OMNIMAX theater!
Nestled in the historic Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch’s largest and oldest brewery site was selected based on its access to the Mississippi River, the large presence of German immigrants in the 1800’s, and the natural cave formations that were used to store beer prior to artificial refrigeration. Free tours and a token for a sample of the fresh beer!
The journey through the brand new St. Louis Aquarium starts along a freshwater river and the shallow waters of a salt marsh, then moves into the deep, dark abyss of the ocean open. Afterwards awaits a Ferris wheel and mini golf outdoor; ropes course, carousel, and mirror maze indoor.