Missouri Botanical Garden

“The Missouri Botanical Garden is the second largest botanical garden in North America and is one of the country’s oldest. It has almost 80 acres of beautifully maintained gardens to explore and is open year-round, with a giant climate-controlled geodesic dome called the Climatron, where you can experience a tropical forest even in the middle of winter. The garden hosts great events, including seasonal light shows, gardening and cooking classes, cultural festivals and free concerts. St. Louis residents enjoy free access on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, and it’s very affordable at other times.”