The St. Louis skyline features CITYPARK, Union Station and the Gateway Arch.

Society of Government Meeting Planners

St. Louis is excited to host the SGMP National Education Conference May 6-8, 2025

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.

Gateway Arch

Standing 630 feet tall, the Gateway Arch, our nation’s tallest man-made monument, anchors Gateway Arch National Park and symbolizes our pioneering spirit.

The Gateway Arch is a modern engineering marvel – and one of the most unique STEAM activities in St. Louis.

Ballpark Village

There’s no better place to experience the excitement of a St. Louis Cardinals game day than at Ballpark Village!

People gather in Together Credit Union Plaza at Ballpark Village before a St. Louis Cardinals game.

Saint Louis Zoo

Get ready to experience an animal-filled adventure at the Saint Louis Zoo, home to more than 16,000 exotic animals.

Families watch the sea lions and seals play at the Saint Louis Zoo.

Dining

Immerse yourself in St. Louis’ global food scene, this internationally flavored city that reflects the vibe of a world market.

Katie's Pizza and Pasta Osteria serves heaping plates of housemade pasta.

Get Out and Explore

St. Louis continues to reinvent itself with exciting projects like 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!