The Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis Skyline.

IVECCS

St. Louis is excited to host The International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium September 7-11, 2024

Let this site be your guide to the best restaurants, shopping, entertainment and attractions the gateway city has to offer.

St. Louis is full of unique attractions, exceptional music, arts, and cultural institutions, and enough stores and specialty shops to keep any shopper happy. Experience Forest Park, home to world-class attractions like the Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis Science Center and the Missouri History Museum. Take a stroll through the Missouri Botanical Garden, or take a tour of the the Gateway Arch.

Hungry? Try out one of our outstanding restaurants. From Vietnamese fare to Italian cuisine to BBQ, there are plenty of options to satisfy every craving. When the sun sets, the action heats up with, live music, professional sports and outstanding nightlife throughout downtown and St. Louis’ unique neighborhoods.

The International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium 2024 logo.

IVECCS Welcome Guide

We hope you’ll find this guide helpful as you navigate your way around St. Louis. And if you should need any additional visitor information, please stop by our visitor center on the first floor – near the Washington Avenue entrance of America’s Center – and speak with one of our friendly destination specialists. Enjoy your stay!

The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch glide along the Mississippi River at dusk.

Get Out and Explore

St. Louis continues to reinvent itself with exciting projects like The Armory, City Foundry, Saint Louis Union Station and the re-imagined Gateway Arch National Park. Historic buildings in the Gateway City are undergoing transformations and being re-purposed for 21st century uses. From loft condos and apartments to restaurants, retail and entertainment venues, new life has been breathed into St. Louis.

We can’t wait for you to experience it for yourself!