Things to See and Do in St. Louis

Added by geri heberlie, last edited by Marianne L Cavanaugh on Nov 17, 2009  (view change)
Sights

St. Louis Arch (good museum underneath, documentary on the making of the Arch, giant movie screen, buy advanced tickets)

City Museum

Citygarden (close to the conference hotel, restaurant overlooks sculpture park)

The Old Courthouse - History (famous for the Dred Scott decision)

Anheuser-Busch Brewery (World's largest brewery, offers tours, one free drink, decorated with Christmas lights each year, near Soulard)

Missouri Botanical Garden

Zoo (In Forest Park. Free and excellent, they are creating new areas, there are fees for some special sections, take the train ride, the walk-through bird cage dates back to the 1904 World's Fair)

St. Louis Art Museum (In Forest Park. Free with wonderful permanent collection. Open until 9:00 pm on Fridays--featured exhibitions Yinka Shonibare & Tom Friedman)

Arts Zipper Calendar of Visual and Performing Arts (Be sure to check before coming. Updated frequently)

Missouri History Museum (In Forest Park. Free exhibit of Missouri Quilts)

St. Louis Science Center

Sounds

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (Beethoven's Fifth! Friday 1/29 & Saturday 1/30)

Pulitzer Foundation Concert Series (Urban Alchemy Series, Wednesday 1/27)

Sheldon Concert Hall (Celebrating Robert Schumann's 200th birthday Wednesday 1/27)

The Fabulous Fox Theatre (Ballet Folklorico De México)

Sports

St Louis Blues Hockey (Saturday 1/30 - Battle of the Blues as our St Louis Blues play the Columbus Blue Jackets)

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  1. Nov 04

    Linda Broussard says:

    If you go to Forest Park, there is a tiny treasure which you should definitely v...

    If you go to Forest Park, there is a tiny treasure which you should definitely visit...the Jewel Box greenhouse.  Beautiful...and an oasis from the cold weather!

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