What to Do

The adventure begins here!

There’s so much to see and do in St. Louis that it’s hard to know where to start! Here are a few suggestions to help you narrow down your choices of what to do, where to go and how to get there.

Day Trips: Take your group for a field trip outside the city. Visitors can drive along the Great River Road, go cave diving, tour a winery or visit the birthplace of Mark Twain. Only two hours from the city, these day trips are a perfect excuse to hit the open road.

Attractions: There’s plenty to see and do in the Gateway City. No matter what kind of group you have, they’ll enjoy activities like touring art galleries, visiting with animals, strolling through parks and attending sports event. Check out all the great attractions St. Louis has to offer your group.

Dining: When you’ve got alot of mouths to feed, St. Louis is the place to be. From Italian and German fare to Bosnian and Vietnamese cuisine, there’s something to satisfy every craving at the hundreds of one-of-a-kind restaurants that dot the culinary landscape.

Entertainment: Your group deserves to have a great time, and we have just the city. Attend a live theater performances, roll the dice at an area casino, attend a concert of classical music and much more!

Shopping: No matter what kind of group you bring, shopping is always a popular option! From fun and funky local boutiques to more mainstream malls and shopping centers, St. Louis is the perfect place for any shopaholic!

Itineraries: Not sure what to see? Take your own guided tour with our customized itineraries that highlight different aspects of the city.

Transportation: You can’t start having fun until you get where you’re going! St. Louis can accommodate any group size so planning your trip is a breeze!

Top ten group-friendly attractions

Here’s a list of the top ten places groups love to visit in St. Louis:

1. Gateway Arch Riverfront: Enjoy a variety of activities including a tram ride 630 feet up to the top of the nation’s tallest man-made monument
2. Missouri History Museum: Featuring permanent and traveling exhibits detailing St. Louis’ past and its impact around the world
3. Saint Louis Science Center: Explore more than 700 permanent and traveling exhibits. Rated one of the top five science centers in the U.S. by the Association of Science-Technology Centers.
4. Missouri Botanical Garden: A National Historic Landmark with 79 acres of scenic landscaping and elegant structures including the Climatron® tropical rain forest, Seiwa-en Japanese garden and founder Henry Shaw’s Victorian home
5. Saint Louis Zoo: One of the top Zoo’s in the country it houses 810 species and is open free of charge year round.
6. City Museum: An eclectic mixture of children’s playground, funhouse, surrealistic pavilion, and architectural marvel made out of unique, found objects
7. Six Flags St. Louis: Heart-pounding roller coasters, family-friendly rides and attractions are the ticket to fun for kids of all ages
8. Grant’s Farm: This Busch family estate was once owned by Ulysses S. Grant and now offers animal shows, petting area and a tram ride through the wildlife preserve
9. Anheuser-Busch Brewery: Tours of the historic brewery include the Brew House, Budweiser Clydesdale stables, lager cellar, packaging plant, and much more
10. Third Degree Glass Factory: Watch craftsmen demonstrate the captivating process of glass blowing, or participate in a paperweight-making session for your group

For more information on St. Louis attractions that match the needs of your group, call Renee M. Eichelberger at 1 800-640-4218, or (314) 992-0643 or send her an email at reichelberger@explorestlouis.com.