St. Louis Metro Area

Geographic Area

St. Louis Zoo

The City of St. Louis set aside 77 acres in Forest Park for a zoo and named a Zoological Board of Control in 1913. State legislation provided that "the zoo shall be forever free," which has kept the Zoo accessible to millions of visitors ever since.

Highlights

Missouri Botanical Garden

Founded in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and a National Historic Landmark.
City Museum

Explore new creative worlds at the City Museum in Downtown St. Louis. Climb below the floors or to the roof, or dance in the ballroom, make crafts, and so much more. It's always buzzin' on the weekend!
Scottrade Center

The home of the St. Louis Blues Hockey Club and hosts to a wide variety of other sporting events, ice shows, concerts and family shows.
Joey B's on the Landing

Featured on the Food Network's "Rachel Ray Tasty Travels Show" for our famous pizza!
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial & Gateway Arch is located in the heart of downtown Saint Louis on the Mississippi River. Interstate routes 44, 55, 64, and 70 converge near the park.

Urban Assault Ride

Sunday, Aug 16th: 12pm
Forest Park
Festival of Nations

Saturday, Aug 29th - Aug 30th: 10am
Tower Grove Park
Big Muddy Blues Festival

Saturday, Sep 5th - Sep 6th: 1pm
Laclede's Landing