Eureka
Approximately 28 miles west of downtown St. Louis, we’ve got a destination that will lead to a real Eureka moment for globetrotters.
An expansion city for early settlers, Eureka offers fresh air and outdoor adventure across 164 acres of park and public land, including Route 66 State Park, and four conservation areas. Explore the stunning array of citywide waterways, bike paths and hiking trails, and then kick your trip into high gear on a rip-roaring roller coaster at Six Flags St. Louis.
A stone’s throw from the amusement park, Eureka’s Old Town is booming. With two gift shops, a clothing boutique, a coffee shop and five restaurants – plus, an Irish pub – the one-block district makes Eureka seem like a tourist town, only there aren’t many tourists! Business owners, residents and visitors credit the district’s success to its sense of community.
Up the road, in the historic Business District, old meets new. Pick over antique milk jugs and vintage bike frames in one shop, and try on chic clothes and accessories in the next.
Sprinkled throughout Eureka’s event calendar, you’ll also find unique festivals such as the Eureka Scarecrow Festival, which decorates the town with artfully designed scarecrows, and Santa’s Magical Kingdom, which is one of the most popular holiday light displays in the region.
Stories from the Neighborhood
Along historic Route 66, outdoor adventures beckon.
Wolves and Wild Comebacks
Arguably the best-kept secret in the St. Louis area, the Endangered Wolf Center pushes the boundaries of what research, conservation and education can achieve. The driving force behind its mission to help save and protect wild canids is its program to reintroduce Mexican wolves and American red wolves – the two most endangered wolves in the world – into the wild. Want to see the canids for yourself? Join a daytime tour or nighttime howl, both of which elaborate on the center’s lasting legacy.
Get Your Kicks in Eureka
As Route 66 winds away from St. Louis, it passes Eureka and historic stops such as Route 66 State Park. The park’s visitor center – a former Route 66 roadhouse – teems with memorabilia, road signs and vintage photographs, while the gift shop stocks themed collectibles, clothing and souvenirs. If you want to stretch your legs, take advantage of the seven miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails throughout the area.
Birds and Bold Conservation
Promoting a world where humans and birds live in harmony, the World Bird Sanctuary works tirelessly to protect and preserve all manner of winged friends. Founded in 1977, the sanctuary began rehabilitating and releasing birds, and it eventually started breeding birds of prey, including bald eagles and peregrine falcons, for release into the wild. Birds that can’t be released often find a permanent home here – and many serve important roles in breeding and education programs. The World Bird Sanctuary welcomes ornithophiles from near and far who can meet resident birds of prey such as Peabody the Tawny Owl, Dorothy the Andean Condor and Dynasty the Egyptian Vulture.
Explore the Neighborhood
Embark on your Eureka adventure today.
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See & Do
Dine & Drink
Stay
Brookdale Farms
Endangered Wolf Center
KOA St. Louis West Campgrounds & Cabins
La Finca Coffee
Melvin Brewing Company
Red Door Liquor and Cigars
Robyn’s Nest Gifts + Decor, The
Sarah’s on Central
Six Flags St. Louis
Super Smokers BBQ
Twin Rivers Canoe Rentals at Brookdale Farms
Brookdale Farms
Endangered Wolf Center
Red Door Liquor and Cigars
Robyn’s Nest Gifts + Decor, The
Six Flags St. Louis
Twin Rivers Canoe Rentals at Brookdale Farms
La Finca Coffee
Melvin Brewing Company
Red Door Liquor and Cigars
Sarah’s on Central
Super Smokers BBQ
