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Gambling
Overlooking the Missouri River, this all-suite casino hotel is located in Old Town St. Charles .
42 locals recommend
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles
1 Ameristar BlvdOverlooking the Missouri River, this all-suite casino hotel is located in Old Town St. Charles .
Outdoor
The country's longest recreational rail trail. It runs 240 miles (390 km), largely along the northern bank of the Missouri River, in the right-of-way of the former Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. Open year-round from sunrise to sunset, it serves hikers, joggers, and cyclists. Its hard, flat surface is of "limestone pug" (crushed limestone).
48 locals recommend
Katy Trail
The country's longest recreational rail trail. It runs 240 miles (390 km), largely along the northern bank of the Missouri River, in the right-of-way of the former Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. Open year-round from sunrise to sunset, it serves hikers, joggers, and cyclists. Its hard, flat surface is of "limestone pug" (crushed limestone).
Hiking, hunting & fishing within a designated 3,000-acre wildlife conservation area.
August A. Busch. Memorial Conservation Area
2360 Hwy DHiking, hunting & fishing within a designated 3,000-acre wildlife conservation area.
Park with 2 ball diamonds, 3 football or soccer fields, a gazebo & a full-service pavilion.
Rabbit Run Park.
10 Mayfield RdPark with 2 ball diamonds, 3 football or soccer fields, a gazebo & a full-service pavilion.
Food scene
Hearty Southern comfort food such as fried chicken & catfish dished up in a down-home atmosphere.
Hobos At The Legion
200 Main StHearty Southern comfort food such as fried chicken & catfish dished up in a down-home atmosphere.
Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
St. Louis Bread Co.
290 Mid Rivers Mall CirCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Imo's Pizza
4157 N St Peters PkwyLocal chain specializing in St. Louis-style pies with thin crusts & Provel cheese.
Grocery
Local grocery chain with fresh food, lots of alcohol choices, and some organic options.
Schnucks Mid Rivers
577 Mid Rivers Mall DrLocal grocery chain with fresh food, lots of alcohol choices, and some organic options.
Theater
Restored 1920s movie palace, now hosting musical performers & touring Broadway shows.
173 locals recommend
The Fabulous fox
527 N Grand BlvdRestored 1920s movie palace, now hosting musical performers & touring Broadway shows.
Outdoor stage showing musical theater & concerts since 1917, with limited free seats for every show.
St. Louis Muny Theater in Forest Park
1 Theatre DrOutdoor stage showing musical theater & concerts since 1917, with limited free seats for every show.
Midsize live-music theater with tiered seating, cabaret tables & dance floor in front of the stage.
72 locals recommend
The Pageant
6161 Delmar BlvdMidsize live-music theater with tiered seating, cabaret tables & dance floor in front of the stage.
Sightseeing
Free 90-acre zoo featuring animals such as penguins, bears & elephants, plus a train ride.
579 locals recommend
Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government DrFree 90-acre zoo featuring animals such as penguins, bears & elephants, plus a train ride.
Grand beaux arts building & modern extension housing over 30,000 works of art, with free admission.
431 locals recommend
Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts DrGrand beaux arts building & modern extension housing over 30,000 works of art, with free admission.
Free learning center with science demos, fossil dig site, planetarium, IMAX theater & more.
17 locals recommend
St. Louis Science Center Charging Station
5050 Oakland AveFree learning center with science demos, fossil dig site, planetarium, IMAX theater & more.
Constantly evolving art installation, playground & discovery center made from found objects.
639 locals recommend
City Museum
750 N 16th StConstantly evolving art installation, playground & discovery center made from found objects.
Sports
Home of MLB’s St. Louis Cardinals, this red-brick ballpark offers tours & Gateway Arch views.
306 locals recommend
Busch Stadium
700 Clark AveHome of MLB’s St. Louis Cardinals, this red-brick ballpark offers tours & Gateway Arch views.
This large, contemporary facility hosts "St. Louis Blues" ice hockey & other sports games, plus concerts & more.
132 locals recommend
Enterprise Center
1401 Clark AveThis large, contemporary facility hosts "St. Louis Blues" ice hockey & other sports games, plus concerts & more.