Families on a budget will quickly discover that St. Louis offers more free, major attractions than any place outside the nation's capital. A close-to-home drive to this action-packed destination leads to a good deal at the end of the road. The Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Science Center, Missouri History Museum, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Grant's Farm and a host of other stops won't charge a penny for admission. There are many child-pleasing attractions that call St. Louis home, including some of the top family sights in the nation. TravelSmart named St. Louis one of its "10 Safest, Culturally Most Fascinating Cities in the U.S.", and it isn't surprising: St. Louis offers music, theater, shopping, dining and everything you need for a romantic reconnection, some fun with the family, or a getaway with your girlfriends.
The first place you'll have to go see is the centerpiece of St. Louis - the Gateway Arch. America's tallest man-made monument is a tribute to the opening of the American West, a sculpture, a history lesson or just a great time. Combine a tram ride to the top with a paddlewheel riverboat cruise, a giant-screen movie or a bike rental on the Riverfront Trail once you're back on the ground, or rise into the sky again with a sightseeing flight in the new Gateway Arch Helicopters.
In sports, St. Louis still offers plenty to do. The St. Louis Blues play hockey at the Scottrade Center, while the Rams play football in the downtown Edward Jones Dome. The St. Louis Cardinals of baseball are the most successful National League franchise. The RiverCity Rage play indoor football, and Gateway International Racing hosts many large motor-sport events through the year. Throughout the city, there are also many parks and recreational facilities offering a full range of indoor and outdoor sports for you and your family to play.
For constantly updated information on new attractions and to make online hotel reservations, visit the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission’s website at www.ExploreStLouis.com. You also can enter your travel dates into the interactive calendar of events to find out about fairs, festivals, concerts, performances and other special events taking place during your trip. |