No matter your age, interests or budget, you’ll find something fun to do in St. Louis this weekend.
Summer in St. Louis means al fresco arts, live sports, music festivals and outdoor adventures – plus, a lot of beer, barbecue and ice cream. The excitement in the city is palpable, and free attractions and events make it easy to stick to a budget while enjoying everything that we have to offer. Whatever you want to experience on your next vacation, St. Louis can deliver.
We know that travel can get expensive, but a trip to the Gateway City won’t break the bank. From world-renowned museums to all-ages activities, St. Louis has endless options for free summer fun. Where will you go first?
Among the cityscape, there are plenty of ways to play in St. Louis. If you want to stay active in the open air, our top picks for outdoor recreation include climbing to new heights at RYZE Adventure Park, flying through the air at Adventure Valley and paddling the Mighty Mississippi with Big Muddy Adventures.
Festival season has arrived, and St. Louis boasts an electrifying lineup of concerts, performances and community celebrations that will leave you with barely a moment to rest.
Do your little ones have big dreams? At these family-friendly attractions across the St. Louis region, kids can imagine themselves as artists, engineers – even the president! The best part? Spots such as The Magic House, the Missouri Botanical Garden and the National Museum of Transportation are affordable and fun for all ages.
First-time visitors to St. Louis won’t want to miss iconic attractions such as Gateway Arch National Park, Busch Stadium, City Museum, Forest Park and Grant’s Farm. If you’ve hit the highlights, though, it’s time to venture off the beaten path.
As you pop from patio to patio, don’t miss other offerings in St. Louis’ most unique neighborhoods.
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Baseball players and fans alike will enjoy the fascinating memorabilia, historic artifacts, commemorative baseballs, glove vault, batting cages and more.
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Anchored by a modern steakhouse, Live! by Loews also boasts a rooftop bar and lounge during baseball season.
Please accept our invitation to indulge and unwind in the Gateway City.
Through artifact-driven exhibits, hands-on activities and live music performances, the National Blues Museum celebrates the uniquely American art form.
Nothing beats saucy barbecue on a summer day. While St. Louis-style ribs dominate the local barbecue scene, you can also feast on juicy pulled pork, grass-fed beef brisket, crunchy burnt ends and iconic pork steaks alongside tantalizing sides at area restaurants.
July – in case you didn’t know – is National Ice Cream Month, and what better destination to indulge in a 31-day ice cream celebration than St. Louis? After all, this is the place that perfected the waffle cone.
“All the world’s a stage” – including Forest Park in St. Louis. Brought to life amongst its natural landscape, a funny, lusty production of As You Like It will draw crowds to the 24th annual St. Louis Shakespeare Festival. Featuring new songs from St. Louis indie singer-songwriter Beth Bombara, this Shakespearean experience will warm your heart and leave you longing for a sweeter life.
Turn up the speakers. The sounds of summer are bringing a new kind of heat to St. Louis! With a hypnotizing funk and soul festival, blues by the Gateway Arch and another spectacular season at The Muny, melomaniacs will get their fill of great music this year.
