| The many things to do in St. Louis offer a world of fun | | | | enter the premises free of charge, but various special |
| and excitement. The city's incredible attractions and | | | | zoo attractions have entrance fees. To make the |
| amusing activities make it a prime vacation spot for | | | | most out of your day in St. Louis Zoo, purchase the |
| the family this summer. | | | | Safari Pass which takes you to all the special |
| The best way to start your St. Louis summer vacation | | | | attractions for only $10. St. Louis Science Center is |
| is to visit the city's famous landmark: the Gateway | | | | another freebie attraction where your kids can see |
| Arch. The 630-foot tall and 630-foot wide arch offers | | | | full-size animated dinosaurs and hundreds of other |
| a unique tram ride that lets you have amazing views | | | | interactive exhibits. |
| of the city and the vast expanse of the Mississippi | | | | The City Museum is a great place for both kids and |
| River. The Gateway Arch is located inside the | | | | parents. It has three floors of interesting and |
| Jefferson National Expansion Memorial where you will | | | | educational rooms. The attraction features an indoor |
| find the Museum of Westward Expansion. | | | | play area with imaginative caves, crawling tubes, slides, |
| The Missouri Botanical Garden is the oldest garden in | | | | circus, art workshops and a gallery of oddities. Feel |
| the United States. It is among the top-rated botanical | | | | free to go around and marvel over the displays of the |
| gardens all over the world with its showcase of | | | | enchanted forest, architectural museum and the |
| twenty gardens set with different themes such as the | | | | gigantic aquarium. |
| Japanese Garden and the Chinese Garden. There is | | | | St. Louis' Forest Park is more than just a park - it is a |
| also a Children's Garden that features different | | | | community! There are so many things to see and do in |
| exhibits, including the Butterfly House. The Children's | | | | the park such as the St. Louis Zoo, Art Museum, the |
| Garden offers a wilderness wagon trip, a fishing | | | | Science Center, the Missouri History Museum and |
| excursion and other adventurous family-oriented | | | | other cultural institutions. The world's oldest and largest |
| summer activites. The garden also teaches children | | | | outdoor musical theater, The Muny, is also located in |
| how to care for the environment by planting trees and | | | | Forest Park. The Muny currently houses two of the |
| more. | | | | most successful musicals in recent history: The |
| Note: The Missouri Botanical Garden will be having its | | | | Producers and Disney's High School Musical. |
| annual Japanese Festival on August 30th to | | | | Accommodations and dining options are easy to |
| September 1st. The festival celebrates the Japanese | | | | locate in St. Louis. The Westin St. Louis is conveniently |
| culture with a tour around the Japanese Garden, art | | | | within walking distance to the Forest Park and is |
| exhibits, traditional Japanese parades, musical and | | | | overlooking the Busch Stadiums, home of the St. Louis |
| theatrical performances, and kimono and cooking | | | | Cardinals. Restaurants, on the other hand, are spread |
| demonstrations. Entrance fee is only $10, with | | | | all throughout the city. Try the city's best burgers at |
| discounts for senior citizens and children under 12 get in | | | | Blueberry Hill located in The Loop, Charlie Gitto's On |
| for free! | | | | The HIll's toasted ravioli, or Ted Drewes Frozen |
| There are other things to do in St. Louis that are | | | | Custard's treats that will definitely complete your list of |
| cost-free, making your summer vacation with the | | | | summer things to do in St. Louis. |
| family even greater. St. Louis Zoo allows visitor to | | | | |