Things to Do in St. Louis

There are 3 attractions in St. Louis. Gateway Arch National Park, iconic stainless-steel arch symbolizing westward expansion, is the most popular.

1

Gateway Arch National Park

Iconic stainless-steel arch symbolizing westward expansion

Park

2

Saint Louis Art Museum

Comprehensive art museum with global collections

Museum

3

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

Historic home preserving Ulysses S. Grant's residence and artifacts

Park

4

Cahokia

Pre-Columbian Mississippian mound complex near St. Louis

Park

5

Gateway Arch

St. Louis stainless steel arch commemorating westward expansion

Arch

6

Missouri Botanical Garden

Historic botanical garden in St. Louis, extensive collections.

Park

7

Francis Olympic Field

Historic Washington University stadium in St. Louis

Park

8

The Dome at America's Center

Multi-purpose stadium in St. Louis hosting major events

Park

9

Monks Mound

Largest Mississippian earthwork at the Cahokia site

Mountain

10

Piasa

River bluff painting depicting the Native American Piasa bird

Archaeological Site

11

Saint Louis Zoo

Large free-admission zoo with conservation programs

Park

12

Forest Park (St. Louis)

Large urban park with museums and cultural institutions

Park

13

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

University art museum with modern and contemporary collections

Museum

14

Tower Grove Park

Historic public park with Victorian pavilions and gardens

Park

15

Samuel Cupples House

19th-century mansion showcasing Gilded Age architecture

Museum

16

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

Pre-Columbian Mississippian city with largest earthen mounds

Historical Site