St. Louis: Fun, Exciting and Easy on the Budget
Looking for a travel destination that offers exciting attractions without breaking the bank? Look no further than St. Louis, Missouri. Second only to Washington, D.C., St. Louis is a city boasting the greatest number of free activities. Check out all the fun things you can see and do in St. Louis.
Main Features
The city’s most popular attraction is the St. Louis Gateway Arch. Built as a monument to represent the gateway to the West, the Gateway Arch is a 630 foot stainless steel structure. Here, you can ride an elevator up to the observation deck to see wonderful views of the city.
The Missouri Botanical Garden is another must see in the city. This garden complex features America’s largest Japanese Garden, a Biblical Garden and one of the world’s largest, rare orchid collections.
One of the city’s must do attractions is a free tour of the Anheuser Busch Brewery. Here, you can learn the history of the brewery, watch the beer making process in action, visit the Clydesdale horses and enjoy a free sample of the beer.
More like a giant playground than a museum, the City Museum offers fun obstacle courses, mazes and secret tunnels all made from architectural artifacts collected locally. You can see wonders like the world’s biggest pencil, a huge, man-made praying mantis and many other oddities.
A trip to St. Louis wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the St. Louis Zoo, regarded as one of the top zoos in the nation. You can observe up to 655 different species of animals, birds, fish, reptiles and insects.
Arts and Culture
If you’re an art lover, you can’t miss the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum which is praised as one of the city’s best museums. You can admire works here by masters like Picasso and Rembrandt as well as many other fine artists. Other excellent art museums in the city include the Contemporary Art Museum located downtown, and the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts.
If you are up for a live performance, you can check out the Fabulous Fox Theater, built in 1929 and now beautifully restored. You can enjoy a jazz performance at the Jazz at the Bistro, or a musical at the outdoor theater, The Muny.
Sports and Recreation
If you are looking for some live action in St Louis, you can catch a hockey game at the Scottrade Center, watch the St. Louis Cardinals bat a home run at the Busch Stadium, or see the St. Louis Rams score a touchdown at the Edward Jones Dome.
For nature and recreation, head over to the Forest Park, one of America’s largest city parks. With nearly 1,300 acres, you can enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, boating, jogging and bicycling as well as tennis, baseball, cricket, handball, rugby and ice skating.
Shopping
If you love to shop, you won’t be disappointed in St. Louis. The city offers several fantastic malls where you will find the latest in fashion, home decor and electronics from the upscale Plaza Frontenac to the city’s largest mall, the Saint Louis Galleria. The St. Louis Mills features many outlets where you are sure to find a bargain.
Are you excited to experience St. Louis? You can begin your vacation to St. Louis today by checking out the many great hotel deals available online. Whether you are looking for something on a budget, medium range or luxury, you will find it in St. Louis.
