Travel guide

St. Louis

Gateway Arch on the Mississippi

🗓️ Best time: April–June, September–October💰 Budget · ~$110/day📍 United States

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About St. Louis

A classic Mississippi River city crowned by the soaring Gateway Arch — free world-class museums and a zoo in a grand park, a historic brewery, toasted ravioli, and a beloved baseball culture.

⭐ Things to do in St. Louis

Gateway Arch tramForest Park (free museums & zoo)City Museum playgroundAnheuser-Busch BreweryThe Hill Italian districtCity Museum (adults love it too)Cathedral Basilica mosaicsMissouri Botanical Garden

🍽️ What to eat in St. Louis

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Toasted ravioliSt. Louis-style ribs & thin pizzaGooey butter cakeFrozen custard

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

A light-rail line and a car.

💡 Local tip

Ride the tiny tram capsules to the top of the Gateway Arch for a sweeping river view.