- The Gateway Arch is 630 feet tall—ride the retro pod to the top for views.
- Forest Park is bigger than Central Park and has free museums (Art, History) and a free zoo.
- The City Museum is an architectural playground made of recycled materials—amazing for all ages (bring knee pads!).
- Soulard is the historic district for blues clubs and the second biggest Mardi Gras in the US.
- The Hill is the Italian neighborhood famous for toasted ravioli and fire hydrants painted Italian colors.
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When to go: Spring or Fall
Spring and Fall are pleasant. Summer is hot and humid.
Winter is cold, but the City Museum is indoor fun.
- Best: Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct.
- Summer: Humid.
- Mardi Gras: Feb/Mar.
Getting there: MetroLink
Lambert Airport (STL) is connected by MetroLink light rail to downtown.
Uber/Lyft is easy. Driving is common.
- MetroLink: Cheap.
- Uber: Convenient.
- Car: Easy parking.
Where to stay: Downtown or CWE
Downtown is near the Arch and stadiums. Central West End (CWE) is upscale and near the park.
The Loop is good for nightlife and music.
- Downtown: Arch views.
- CWE: Walkable/Chic.
- The Loop: Fun.
What to see: Arch and Park
Go up the Arch. Spend a day in Forest Park (Zoo, Art Museum).
Get lost in the City Museum (caves, slides, rooftop ferris wheel).
- Arch: Icon.
- City Museum: Unique.
- Forest Park: Free.
- Botanical Garden: Climatron.
Food: BBQ and Ravioli
St. Louis BBQ (Pappy's or Bogart's) is sweet and sticky. Toasted Ravioli is the local appetizer.
Gooey Butter Cake is the dessert. Ted Drewes for frozen custard.
- BBQ: Ribs.
- Toasted Ravs: Fried pasta.
- Gooey Butter Cake: Sweet.
- Frozen Custard: Ted Drewes.
Getting around: Car
A car is best to see everything. MetroLink is good for specific corridors.
Uber is reliable.
- Car: Recommended.
- MetroLink: Limited.
- Uber: Available.
Budget: Affordable
Very affordable city. Most major attractions (Zoo, Science Center, Art Museum) are FREE.
Food and drink are cheap.
- Museums: Free.
- Zoo: Free.
- Food: Cheap.
2 Days in St. Louis
Day 1: The Arch. City Museum (spend hours there). Dinner on Washington Ave.
Day 2: Forest Park. Zoo and Art Museum. Lunch on The Hill (Italian). Evening blues in Soulard.
- Day 1: Fun & Heights.
- Day 2: Culture & Music.
- Evening: Blues.
FAQ
Is the City Museum for kids?
It's for everyone. There's a bar. But wear comfortable clothes (you will crawl).
Is it safe?
Tourist areas are safe. North St. Louis can be dangerous. Stick to the main spots.
What is Provel cheese?
A processed cheese used on St. Louis style pizza (Imo's). You either love it or hate it.