THE ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Take your group to some of the most iconic places in St. Louis, from checking the Gateway Arch off of the bucket list to visiting Ballpark Village and the World Chess Hall of Fame.
Ballpark Village
Enjoy These Great St. Louis Attractions and More:
- Gateway Arch National Park
- The Old Cathedral is one of the most historic buildings
- Explore and early dinner:Â The Hill
- Open and accessible year-round Citygarden
- Arrive at Forest Park
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ST. LOUIS DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 of Things To Do in St. LouisÂ
Standing 630 feet tall, the Gateway Arch, our nation’s tallest man-made monument, anchors Gateway Arch National Park and stands as the iconic monument symbolizing the westward expansion of the United States. The arch experience includes the tram ride to the top of the arch, the Museum at the Gateway Arch, Monument to the Dream documentary movie, shopping at the arch Store and cruises aboard the Gateway Arch riverboats.
The Old Cathedral is one of the most historic buildings in St. Louis with roots dating back to 1764 when St. Louis was founded. The present building is the fourth church to be erected on the site. (free)
Lunch: Ballpark Village is the premiere dining and entertainment district downtown. Located in the heart of St. Louis’ central business district adjacent to Busch Stadium, Ballpark Village is the first sports-anchored, multi-phased/mixed-use development.
First stop this afternoon is the City Museum, an eclectic mixture of children’s playground, fun house, surrealistic pavilion and architectural marvel made out of unique, found objects. City Museum boasts features such as old chimneys, salvaged bridges, construction cranes, miles of tile and even two abandoned planes.
Check into your St. Louis group friendly hotel before departing for dinner.
Explore and early dinner: The Hill is famous for its Italian markets and restaurants. Visitors and locals flock to this historic part of the city to explore the family-friendly, tight-knit neighborhood and feast on the flavors of Italy right here at home.
It features a vibrant and serene blending of lush plantings and internationally renowned sculptures with delights of water, stone, architecture and design. Open and accessible year-round Citygarden is located within walking distance of the Gateway Arch. (free)
Citygarden Night
DAY 2 of St. Louis Attractions
Arrive at Forest Park, one of the most beautiful urban parks in the world and its amazing institutions. Opening at 9 a.m., it’s the perfect time to visit the St. Louis Zoo and its 14,000 animals. It’s one of the few free world-class zoos. The St. Louis Art Museum collection includes more than 34,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of history and culture. Self-guided or docent-led tours are available. The Missouri History Museum offers both amazing long-term continuing and short-term special exhibits. (free)
The St Louis Science Center encourages you to connect through curiosity. Sixteen exhibits and attractions are the perfect compliments to OMNIMAX® Theater and McDonnell Planetarium.
Lunch: Each Forest Park Attraction offers a lunch menu, or enjoy scenic waterway dining at Boathouse at Forest Park
One of the must-see stops in St. Louis, The Cathedral is one of the largest mosaic collections in the Western hemisphere.
The World Chess Hall of Fame celebrates one of the world’s oldest and best-loved games through vibrant, engaging exhibitions and creative programming. The organization presents exhibitions that explore the history of the game as well as its remarkable impact on arts and culture.
Enjoy dinner tonight at a Midtown favorite restaurant.
Tonight, Grand Center Arts District invites you to immerse yourself in St. Louis’ epicenter for the arts. Here, world-class talent performs, and aspiring artists hone their craft. Eclectic venues line the streets offering everything from Broadway to Black Box Theater, Bebop to Beethoven, street art to galleries and pub-fare to fine dining. Plan an evening to remember at The Fabulous Fox Theater, Jazz St.Louis, Kranzberg Arts Foundation – Grandel, or Circus Flora
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