The 15 Best Things to Do in Saint Louis - 2024 (with Photos) - Tripadvisor
Things to Do in Saint Louis

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Things to Do in Saint Louis


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Top Attractions in Saint Louis

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Iconic monument with a tram ride to the summit, showcasing panoramic views and a museum that traces the history of American westward expansion. Includes riverboat cruises and a historical movie.
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Family-friendly zoo showcasing a wide range of animals in spacious habitats, including a notable big cat area and a playful penguin exhibit, complemented by engaging sea lion shows.
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Expansive botanical garden with themed areas, including a serene Japanese garden with cherry blossoms and koi ponds. Features tropical Climatron dome and family-friendly Children's Garden.
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Intimate yet vibrant ballpark providing an engaging baseball atmosphere, complete with diverse dining options, iconic views, and a lively fan village for pre-game festivities.
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Majestic cathedral featuring over 41.5 million mosaic tiles, with comprehensive museum detailing the artistry. Visitors respect the serene ambiance and marvel at the grand designs.
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Farm and wildlife park with tram rides through habitats of deer, bison, and the iconic Clydesdales. Includes hands-on animal encounters, a petting zoo, and complimentary adult beverages.
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Expansive greenspace with a free zoo, art museum, and historical exhibits. Features scenic trails, paddle boats, and a picturesque boathouse restaurant.
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Art museum in Forest Park presents a diverse collection from Ancient Egypt to modern pieces, with notable temporary exhibits and a scenic location ideal for a day's exploration.
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Interactive children's museum in Kirkwood with hands-on exhibits like a mock grocery store, musical chairs, and an indoor playground. Engages kids up to 13 in playful learning.
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Iconic arch with tram rides to the top, riverboat cruises, and a museum rich in national history. Provides panoramic views and trails in a serene park setting.
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Interactive science hub with hands-on exhibits including a dinosaur display, planetarium, and gaming center. Appeals to families with engaging activities across multiple levels.
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What travelers are saying

  • Lauraly B
    United States29 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must see/do when visiting St. Louis ! Viewing from the Arch is impressive and the museum is very well done. Plan on spending several hours here minimum.
    Written May 24, 2024
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  • Maggie C
    Seattle, WA4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Favorites place since I was a todler, this place must be close too 100 arces big, you can not imagine how big it is here. You could spend 5-6 hours in here and still can not see all of the animal in here. Should go here with your family
    Written May 27, 2024
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  • Josh D.
    Syracuse, NY184 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This place is such a gem. Despite being very large, there are a number of smaller gardens and paths that you can wander that give it a very intimate place. The flowers were, of course, amazing, but the information, the landscaping, the outreach events, even the food, were all outstanding. I regret that I only had two days to spend being immersed in this experience.
    Written May 23, 2024
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  • cool games a
    Columbus, KY1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This place is amazing! There is always something new to find or see. I’ve took my kids there for years! Babies and tolddlers need to wait until older to visit but teenagers love it!
    Written May 13, 2024
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  • Barbara P
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    First time at this stadium. Beautiful stadium. We were on the second level with a great view of the arch and skyline & home plate. Paid a little more for tickets but well worth it. Friendly staff everywhere- from beginning to end of the game. We were at the Milwaukee Brewers game. Food is overpriced but this was anticipated. Plenty of clean bathrooms.
    Written April 29, 2024
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  • AnntAnns
    Madison, Wisconsin, United States43 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing interior. Positively glitters from every angle. Using ancient techniques for the mosaics, the cathedral is WELL worth visiting. Be warned: there are TWO cathedrals that google recognizes as "Basilica of Saint Louis." The one called "the old cathedral" is a lovely place from the 18th century which is very nearby The Arch. The mosaiced one (reviewed here) is not too far away.

    The main floor is fully accessible for wheelchairs, but the basement museum is not. The museum is mainly devoted to the building of the Cathedral and the mosaics, but has a 14th century Choir book on display, as well as vestments and various liturgical items from the past couple of centuries.

    The main chapel, rotunda, side chapels...everything...are covered in mosaics. gorgeous work that use both the medieval style figures and some really great more modern style, telling the story of the city. If you go, keep looking up...everything changes as you walk around. All of fascinating and VERY colorful. We were privileged to hear a lovely 10 minutes from the main pipe organ toward the end of our hour there.

    While the mosaics are the main draw the stained glass windows are a pure delight.
    Written April 16, 2024
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  • alafans
    Bridgeport, AL1,760 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Made reservations for the Clydesdale tour and parking. We were supposed to be there at nine am but got there late. No problem said Steve our tour director. Before the tour he told us a lot of information and off we went. The Clydesdale’s are amazing! I couldn’t recommend this tour more! Afterwords we went across the street and did the tram through the wild animals area. The Grant Farm ensemble was outstanding! Everyone we met was really nice and seemed to love their job! Don’t skip this place if you visit St. Louis!
    Written May 26, 2024
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  • brewColumbus_Georgia
    Columbus, GA1,334 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We were unaware when we booked our stay that we would be so close to this beautiful park.Everything had bloomed or blooming- it was picturesque. Birds everywhere and so we’re the cicadas. Cold spend the entire day on the green grass.
    Written May 22, 2024
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  • brewColumbus_Georgia
    Columbus, GA1,334 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    First and foremost it’s free to enter! It is truly a beautiful compound. The exhibits are amazing. I really enjoyed the Native American Art exhibit and the sculpture garden- just plan for 3-4 or more hours to look and read and enjoy.
    Written May 22, 2024
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  • Jerry E
    Kansas City, MO236 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took our almost 2 year old and man did he have a great time! We spent over 3 hours here before he wore himself out. There us so much to do here if we lived her we would definitely be members. This place is huge and has so many cool things to do everywhere you turn highly recommend.
    Written April 7, 2024
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  • RobertSuzanne
    Tucson, AZ167 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took the tram to the top of the Arch, which gives you spectacular views of the city and Mississippi River. It was a sunny day and we could see very far into the city and the countryside. The tram car is fairly small, 5 people per car but it was closed in with just 3 people in our car, and takes 3 minutes to get you to the top. There are other activities at the Arch such as the Museum of Westward Expansion which provided a lot of information about the early city of St. Louis as well as stories about Native Americans, explorers, and early pioneers. We also watched the movie about the building of the Arch. Then we went to the Virtual Reality Theater where we put on headsets that let us see the 1850’s St. Louis Riverfront. Through the headset, you see and hear stories about the diverse group of people who crossed paths there including dockworkers, slaves, and arrivals from the boats who were ready to head west.
    Written May 27, 2024
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  • Free Karma
    Illinois193 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    During my visit in 2020, I attended a rare exhibit of DaVinci. Very educational and fun experience.

    *Note: TripAdvisor does not offer a calendar for 2020, year I actually visited.*
    Written January 15, 2024
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