Attractions

Top of the Arch - A visit to the Gateway Arch Riverfront is not complete without going to the top of the 630-foot-tall Arch. At the highest point in downtown St. Louis, you’ll experience unforgettable views of the city and the Mississippi River.

Historic Old Courthouse - Completed in 1862, the Historic Old Courthouse takes you back to the time when Dred and Harriet Scott, both slaves, pleaded with the court for their freedom. Visit a restored courtroom from the 1860s and view exhibits tracing the history of St. Louis. Murals depict historic events like the bloody attack on St. Louis by the British during the Revolutionary War.

The Museum of Westward Expansion - Relive the Old West with a visit to the Museum of Westward Expansion. View rare Indian Peace Medals and an actual tipi. Discover the land that Lewis and Clark explored. See how the mountain men lived in the 1800s and take a peek inside a covered wagon.

City Museum - Enchanted Caves, MonstroCity, World Aquarium, Art City, Wurlitzer Pipe Organ, World's largest pencil are just a few of the attractions.

St. Louis Zoo - Take a walk in the wild through "River's Edge" or see penguins, bears and great apes in "The Wild." Follow a butterfly's wandering flight and see awesome amphibians at the "Discovery Corner." See lions, tigers and other big cats keep watch on nearby zebras, giraffes and antelope in "Red Rocks" natural settings.