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Attractions
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours
314-577-2626.
Admission Free.
Mon.-Sat. 9-4, Sun. 11:30-4.
Tours include the recently renovated Brewhouse, Clydesdale stables, lager cellar, packaging plant, hospitality room.
Anheuser-Busch - St. Louis Conference and Sports Center
1 Soccer Park Rd., Fenton, 343-5347
A 32-acre, multi-use facility; conferences, banquets, sports. Site of youth, collegiate and World Class Soccer events. Daily, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Busch Stadium. South of the Old Courthouse is Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals. On the northeast side of the stadium is the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, with sports memorabilia and audio and video highlights of the history of St. Louis baseball. 111 Stadium Plaza, 314-421-3060; 314-421-2400 tickets; 314-231-6340 museum. Apr.-Oct., daily 9-5; Nov.-Mar., daily 11-4.
America's Center
701 Convention Plaza
(314) 342-5036
St. Louis' state-of-the-art convention complex. Group tours of the 70,000 seat Trans World Dome SM at America's Center by reservation only, Mon. - Fri.. Admission fee.
Black Madonna Shrine
St. Joseph's Hill
(636) 938-5361
Apr. - Oct., 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Nov. and Mar., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Dec. - Feb., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free Admission.
Hwy. 44 west to Eureka exit, left on Hwy. W, right onto Hwy. FF, left onto Hwy. F to
St. Joseph's Hill Rd. A collection of magnificent multi-colored rock grottos.
The Black World History Museum
2505 St. Louis Ave.
(314) 241-7057
Wed. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun., Memorial Day through Labor Day, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. $4.50 adults; $3.50 youth, 13-18; $3.00 seniors; $2 children, 12 and under.
Life-size likenesses of famous African-American Missourians including George Washington Carver, Dred and Harriett Scott, and Clark Terry.
Historic Daniel Boone Home & Boonesfield Village
1868 Hwy. F - Defiance
(636) 798-2005
1810 home where Daniel Boone lived and died; 19th century history village including one-room school, chapel, general store, woodworkers shop, milliners, and potter's shop.
Calvary Cemetery
5239 W. Florissant Ave.
(314) 381-1313
Admission Free.
Grave sites of playwright Tennessee Williams, General William Tecumseh Sherman, Dred Scott. Many architecturally significant tombs and memorials. Historic tour guides available at the office.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
(New Cathedral)
Lindell Blvd. at Newstead Ave.
(314) 533-0544 l
Open daily. Tours, Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sun.,
1 p.m. tour after Mass.
Tour is free. Mosaic museum. Donation.
Extensive collection of mosaic art; museum.
City Museum
701 N. 15th
(314) 231-2489
Wed. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission charged.
Explore the unexpected at this exciting museum for children and adults. Art, science, history and fun weave together in this one-of-a-kind downtown attraction.
Samuel Cupples House
Saint Louis University West Pine Mall
between Grand & Spring
(314) 977-3025
Tue. - Sat., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission charged.
1888 Gilded Age historic home with opulent interior and Tiffany windows. Fine and decorative art, 1,000-piece antique glass collection.
DeMenil Mansion and Museum
3352 DeMenil Pl.
(314) 771-5828
Tue. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Last tour at 3:15 p.m.
Admission charged.
Restaurant on site.
An excellent example of Greek Revival architecture and beautiful period furnishings.
Dental Health Theatre
27 N. First St., Ste. 103
(314) 241-7391
Reservations required.
Admission Free.
The only attraction of its kind in the world, with 16 three-foot-high fiberglass teeth, films, and marionettes
Earthways Home
3617 Grandel Square
(314) 531-1996
Tours by appointment only.
Promotes environmental awareness in the home and garden.
Faust Park
15185 Olive Blvd.
(636) 532-7298
Thornhill tours by appointment.
Admission charged
1820s estate of Missouri's 2nd Govenor, Faust Historical Village, restored 1920s Dentzel carousel, the Butterfly House and St. Louis Symphony School. Village interprets history of 1840s-1880s. Historical re-enactments, spring through fall.
First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site
200-216 S. Main St. - St. Charles
(636) 940-3322
Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission charged.
State Capitol from 1821 to 1826. Fully restored legislative chambers and interpretive center.
Forest Park
Bounded by I-64, Kingshighway
Lindell & Skinker
(314) 289-5300
Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. At 1,370 acres, it is approximately 500 acres larger than Central Park in New York City. Contains Art Museum, Science Center, Zoo, Jewel Box greenhouse, History Museum and The Muny theatre, connected by the Shuttle Bug from the Forest Park MetroLink Station. 7.5-mile biking, jogging and skating path, ice skating rink, lakes.
Gateway Arch Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
St. Louis Riverfront
(877) 982-1410 (toll free)
Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Buy tickets on-line. Winter hours:
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Summer hours: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
At 630 feet, our nation's tallest manmade monument has plenty of exciting activities. Visit the Arch and see a giant screen movie, a documentary film on the building of the Arch, a museum, shopping and "Journey To The Top" -the tram experience that blasts you to the past before you take the ride to the top.
Golden Eagle River Museum
Bee Tree Park
(314) 846-9073 or (314) 725-9467
May - Labor Day, Wed. - Sun., 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Labor Day - Oct., Sat. and Sun. only. Free Admission.
The history and lore of America's rivers and boats
Grant's Farm
10501 Gravois
(314) 843-1700
Apr. - Oct. No reservations required. Free admission. Nominal parking fee.
Compliments of Anheuser-Busch, Inc., this Busch family estate was once owned by Ulysses S. Grant. Animal shows, petting area and a tram ride through the wildlife preserve
Historic Hanley House
7600 Westmoreland
(314) 290-8500
Sat., 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Small admission charge.
Grounds typify Missouri farms of 1855-1894 restoration period. The building is Greek Revival and furnishings are from 1820-1890
Holocaust Museum & Learning Center
12 Millstone Campus Dr.
(314) 432-0020, ext. 3711
Mon. - Thu., 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission Free.
Photographs, artifacts and audio-visual displays. Resource library and Oral History Archives.
Laclede's Landing Wax Museum
720 N. St.
(314) 241-1155
More than 180 authentically costumed wax figures from London.
Open Fri., Sat., Sun.,
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Nov. and Dec., weekends only. $5 adults, $1 children.
Laumeier Sculpture Park & Museum
12580 Rott Rd. at Geyer Rd.
(314) 821-1209
Open daily, 7 a.m. to one-half hour past sunset.
Museum hours, Tue. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun., noon - 5 p.m.
Free Admission.
One of the major sculpture parks in the U.S. Special events throughout the year
Lewis & Clark Center
701 Riverside Dr. l St. Charles
(636) 947-3199
Open daily 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission charged.
The Lewis & Clark Center interprets the Expedition through excellent exhibits, literature and educational programs.
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd.
(314) 577-9400
Daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Christmas Day.
Admission charged.
See the world at the largest traditional Japanese garden in North America, the Kemper Center for Home Gardening, the Climatron rain forest and more
Missouri History Museum
(Missouri Historical Society)
Forest Park
(314) 746-4599
Watch for special events and traveling exhibitions. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tue., 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Free Admission.
Tour "Seeking St. Louis", a new permanent exhibition spanning three exciting and interactive galleries.
Museum of Contemporary Religious Art
3700 West Pine Pedestrian Mall
(314) 977-7170
Tue. - Sun., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission Free.
World's first museum of interfaith contemporary art, housed in a spacious former chapel. Permanent collection and changing exhibitions.
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