1. The Gateway Arch Riverfront
The majestic Gateway Arch, attracts more than four million guests each year. At 630 ft., our nation's tallest man-made monument has plenty of exciting activities. The activities do cost money, but just walking by the massive structure is awe inspiring and free!

2. Forest Park
One of the largest urban parks in the United States. At 1,371 acres, it is approximately 500 acres larger than Central Park in New York City. In 1904, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, the greatest of the World's Fairs, drew more than 19 million visitors from around the world to Forest Park. Contains the Art Museum, Science Center, Zoo, Jewel Box greenhouse, History Museum, The Muny theatre, 7.5-mile biking, jogging and skating path, skating rink and lakes.

3. Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center
Start your visit to Forest Park in this new center where you'll find maps, brochures, games and a café. Open daily.

4. Saint Louis Zoo
Home to more than 11,400 exotic animals, many of them rare and endangered. Located in Forest Park.

5. Saint Louis Art Museum
Built as the Fine Arts Palace of the 1904 World's Fair and one of the nation's leading comprehensive art museums. Collections include works of art of exceptional quality from virtually every culture and time period. Highlights include free admission to special exhibitions on Fri. and programs that range from films to performances. Located in Forest Park

6. Anheuser-Busch Consumer Hospitality Center
Tours include the historic Brewhouse, Budweiser Clydesdale stables, lager cellar, packaging plant, hospitality room and Anheuser-Busch gift shop. Open daily.

7. Cherokee-Lemp Historic District
Near downtown neighborhood offering two famous 19th century mansions, The Lemp and The DeMenil, the Lemp Brewery, once the world's largest brewery, and Cherokee Antique Row with more than 30 antique/specialty shops and restaurants. Self-guided history tour.

8. Bellefontaine Cemetery
Grave sites of explorer William Clark, Thomas Hart Benton, James Eads, Adolphus Busch, poet Sara Teasdale. Also the Wainwright tomb and many other architecturally significant mausoleums and monuments. Maps and self-guided tours available at cemetery office.

9. Eads Bridge
Built in 1874 by James Buchanan Eads as the first span across the Mississippi River at St. Louis and the first to use steel truss construction. Pedestrians and cyclists can cross the bridge for great views of the St. Louis skyline.

10. Gateway Classic Walk of Fame
Honoring the African-American men and women of St. Louis who have made significant contributions both locally and nationally. Honorees include NAACP leader Roy Wilkins, Congressman William L. Clay, Sr., Four-Star General Roscoe Robinson, Jr., Congresswoman Maxine Waters and many others.

11. Grant's Farm
This Busch family estate was once owned by Ulysses S. Grant. Animal shows, petting area and a tram ride through the wildlife preserve. No reservations required. Nominal parking fee. Open mid-Apr. - Oct.

12. Holocaust Museum & Learning Center
Photographs, artifacts and audio-visual displays. Resource library and oral history archives. Self-guided audio tour. FREE.

13. Holy Family Parish Log Church
Unique vertical log church dedicated in 1799. Center of everyday life in the French colonial community. Site of original mission dating to 1699. Still functions as a Catholic church.

14. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum-Washington University
Exceptional art collection and significant exhibitions come together in an open and dynamic learning environment.

15. Laumeier Sculpture Park
One of the major sculpture parks in the U.S. Special events throughout the year.

16. Lewis & Clark Monument
This 14-foot-tall bronze monument on the Missouri River honors the famed explorers.

17. Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
Visitors center located near the former Camp River Dubois where explorers Lewis & Clark wintered before they embarked on their great trek west. Includes orientation film, 55-foot long keel boat replica, reconstructed Camp River Dubois. Exhibits on the Louisiana Territory and the Native Americans who lived there, preparations for the trip and the impact and legacy of the expedition. Closed Mon. and Tue.

18. National Great Rivers Museum
This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers museum tells the story of the Mississippi River and the locks and dams system. Interactive exhibits, theatre presentations, tours and gift shop.

19. Old Cathedral (Basilica of St. Louis, King of France)
St. Louis' earliest church. The present structure is 173 years old and a national monument. Museum contains countless religious artifacts. The church holds daily Mass.

20. Old Courthouse
Scene of the Dred Scott trial. Galleries depict the history of St. Louis from its French and Spanish roots to its role in westward expansion. Trial reenactments, ranger tours.

21. St. Louis Public Library
Beautiful Italian Renaissance-style building contains more than 1.5 million books and three million other resources.

22. St. Louis Union Station
A National Historic Landmark with more than 85 unique specialty shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Self-guided walking tour and free guided tours.

23. Saint Louis University
The first institution of higher learning west of the Mississippi. Attractions include the historic Samuel Cupples House, Museum of Contemporary Religious Art and Pére Marquette Gallery.

24. St. Louis Walk of Fame
116 stars and informative plaques honoring famous St. Louisans set in the sidewalks of The Loop, the exciting restaurant, shopping and arts and entertainment district. Stars include John Goodman, Chuck Berry, Bob Costas and Tina Turner.

25. Soulard Farmers Market
Founded around 1779; 148 stalls with farm-fresh and imported produce, meats, fish, herbs and more. Open year-round, Wed. - Sat.

26. Tower Grove Park
Rare Victorian walking park filled with ornate gazebos and statuary. Created by Missouri Botanical Garden founder Henry Shaw in 1868 and now a National Historic Landmark. Open daily.

27. World Bird Sanctuary
Live eagles, owls, hawks and more exhibited in a convenient 130-acre park setting. Hiking trails, bird watching, picnic areas and knowledgeable naturalists offer unique environmental entertainment.

28. Sacajawea Statue
Sculpture of Sacajawea, crafted by Glenna Goodacre, who also designed the $1 coin bearing Sacajawea's image.

29. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
The largest outdoor shrine in North America. Twelve devotional areas on 200 acres. Grounds open year round. The winter holiday season is exceptional as the grounds are illuminated with over one million lights. Located 10 miles from downtown St. Louis in Belleville IL.

30. Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis (New Cathedral)
World's largest collection of mosaic art. Museum & Shop. Open daily for Mass and self guided tours.

31. St. Louis Science Center
General Admission is Free. $8.00 parking charge. Special Exhibits for additional charge.

32. Get your Kicks on Route 66
Travel the historic Route 66 from the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge to Route 66 State Park, a former roadhouse now presents a free museum with exhibits about The Mother Road's travel heyday.

33. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Site of the largest prehistoric Indian city north of Mexico. Interpretive center open 9am-5pm, grounds open 8am - dusk. Located in Cahokia IL, 8 miles from downtown St. Louis.

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