Saint Louis -What must I see?

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pcchocoholic

Arch, Busch Stadium, Anheuser-Busch brewery tour, Grants' Farm (South of STL), 6 flags, Riverwalk, Casino boats, Clydesdale horses, Clubs!!

laurie

the zoo in forest park....it's free and outstanding. also for a family trip, the city museum or the science center... really cool stuff for the kids to do and you'll love it too. all are pretty close to each other so there is little drive time.

Rachel M

Just a day?

Check the schedule and see if the Cardinals are playing. There's nothing like watching a team play in their home stadium and Busch Stadium is really nice, and a decent amusement park close by (Six Flags over St. Louis). There are also museums/shops to browse through downtown and along the river. The arch, is of course, spectacular, but just a big elevator with a view when it gets right down to it.

blahboysaysblah

You should see the arch, the capital building, science center.

and if you have any kids i would take them to the city museum - its a huge playground where they can climb around everywhere

Its all downtown just a few blocks away from each other

Elodie

Depends on age, but I always recommend to visitors:
Sightseeing--Cathedral Basilica, Arch, architecture in general
Family stuff--City Museum, Zoo, Forest Park (or any of our parks, really), Cards game, Botanical Park, Science Center
Young hipster--The Loop, South Grand
For lunch and shopping $$--Central West End, Clayton

You'd be smart to go to the city, that way you can see a lot in a short period of time since everything is relatively close to each other, or at least closer than being in the suberbs a.k.a. "the county".

whitney905

It would be worth your time to take MetroLink--it will hit the main spots in the city--the Arch & Laclede's Landing, Busch Stadium, St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, Union Station, Forest Park (zoo, art/history museums, science center, etc...), University City Loop, Saint Louis Galleria, and much more.

The riverfront itself (Arch-Laclede's Landing MetroLink stop) has enough to do for one day--Arch, Riverboat cruises, helicopter tours, bike rentals, and dining on Laclede's Landing.

A one-day pass is $4.50 and it will get you all around town--you can even ride the train over the Mississippi River.

strawberryred

go to the zoo, what other city has a free zoo? plus we just had a new baby elephant born a couple months ago and she might be out, just fyi if you do go wear walking shoes

cards8989

Well it is really a must see to se the Arch go up top for amzing veiws of he city. Bucsh Stadium is also good. Universtiy City has very much things for people into pop culture go to Blueberry hill resturaunt. It has the best burgers. Might see a Celb to. Nelly, Huey, and Chingy just to name a few.

Nevermore

Yes, you've got to go up in the Arch, What a view. If you like Italian food, go to "The Hill". And I the Busch Beer Co. gives great tours of the Brewery.

musikalgrl20

area's i frequent are washington ave., delmar "loop", the central west end, forest park, south grand. check the riverfronttimes.com for events and things to do.

for a family outing i would say busch stadium for a game, the zoo, science center, city museum, botanical gardens, the arch.

if you are into the club scene try the landing.
there are some riverboat casino's downtown too! the one's in the county are better though.

Mom of 3

The arch is over-rated. Union Station is fun if you like shopping/eating. You could catch a BB game if they are playing at home when you go.

modelmaster2@sbcglobal.net

Go to VisitMo .com-----they have averything you need to know about St. Louis and the surrounding area. You can get to individual sites from there that will give extensive info on what you want to know.

That Guy

How old are you and what do you like to do??

Do see the arch (everyone sees it once... nobody sees it twice) and bring your camera.

Eat in Clayton or on Washington Avenue. If you like wine, go to Copia (www.copiawine.com)

Stay in Clayton ($$$) Westport ($$) or Downtown ($$).

If you want to gamble, go to Ameristar or Harrah's (Clean) ... avoid the Casino Queen or the President (Dirty, really smoky).

See the Laclede's landing, Delmar Loop.

Drink in Soulard or Washington Avenue or Central West End.

For artsy stuff: Visit Central West End, or Laumier Sculture park.

Play golf at Gateway internation golf course (IL); cheap, but very nice with a great view of the arch.

MAZIE_GIRL

Being from the area I would say the Arch and surrounding area is a must see. I have been up many many times. The Brewery is very cool, but if you are going with a family then Grants Farm is fun and an Anheuser Busch facility. AVOID Union Station, there is nothing to do there and horrible restaurants. The Hill and University City/Clayton/chesterfield are cool areas.

fxckyallhos

You HAVE to visit the University City Loop or the "Delmar Loop" if you're looking for a good time, great resturants, cool music and shopping...oh yeah GO AT NIGHT TIME

golfbabe_92

I like the Arch but it is always crowded and sometimes not a great idea with kids.
If you want to shop, then go to the Galleria. Its a GREAT mall.
If you have kids, then either go to the zoo (really nice) or busch stadium to see a cardinals game. Busch Stadium is SO nice and pretty.

Good luck!

Scotty Doesnt Know

Aside from the obvious answer of the Arch, you could take in a Cards game at the new Busch Stadium. Speaking of Busch, you could take a tour of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery (complete with free samples at the end of the tour for those over 21), the St. Louis Science Center, the City Museum, the Zoo, and you can always visit Concordia Seminary, go to the top of their bell tower, and get a cool button that says "I climbed Luther Tower." (yay!)

stacey

arch,science center,ride the ferry

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