Attractions
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Vinay P., M1
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Maggy B. on a tour of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery.[/caption]
“The 45-minute General Anheuser-Busch Brewery tour will not only show you the beer making process, you’ll also get to see their world famous dalmatians and the Clydesdales. The tour is FREE and it even includes two sizable beer samples at the end (free tickets are available on a first come, first served basis, or you can reserve tickets ahead of time for a $5 fee). Other more extensive tours are available for $10-35, depending on the tour.”
City Museum 🔥
Colin M., M1
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M1s climbing their way through the City Museum during a WUSM Orientation event.[/caption]
“The City Museum is hands down my favorite STL attraction, and a place I always bring my out-of-town visitors. This massive space was painstakingly created by a local artist, the late Bob Cassilly. Climb through small and cavernous spaces, slide down multistory slides, and challenge your fear of heights as you ascend a chicken wire tunnel, suspended in the sky high above the city, ultimately ending up in a gutted airplane. The best way back down from there is to climb through another chicken wire tunnel to the top of a two-story slide. It’s difficult to describe to people how incredible this place is, you really have to experience it for yourself. They’re open until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays, and they have a bar on the premises. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for climbing and crawling.”
Kristin P., M1
“City Museum: It is a bizarre place, basically a multistory playground for adults that is simultaneously disgusting, intriguing, and exhilarating. Once you ‘buy-in’ to the style and premise, it becomes a wonderful time to play around with your new friends and get to know your peers better.”
Forest Park 🔥
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The statute of St. Louis keeps watch over Art Hill in Forest Park.[/caption]
Chance F., M1
“Let’s just say that if I could write a haiku worthy of Forest Park, I would. But counting syllables is hard, so here it is: Forest Park is one of the very best things about living in St. Louis. It is an absolutely massive park with beautiful trails, rivers, fountains, trees, bunnies, and more. No doubt you will have endless space to enjoy your outdoor activity of choice. And as the park is located just across the street from Barnes Jewish Hospital, it is always convenient and accessible. As if that’s not great enough as is, the park has oodles of hidden treasures, like a 100% free Art Museum, the Missouri History Museum, Science Center, and Saint Louis Zoo. Word on the street is that the not-100%-free golf courses and ice skating rink are pretty fantastic too. So needless to say, I would not blame anyone for choosing to come to St. Louis solely for the joy that is Forest Park.”
Missouri Botanical Garden
Rachel B., M1
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The Blanke Boxwood Garden within the Missouri Botanical Gardens.[/caption]
“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.”
Saint Louis Science Center
Vinay P., M1
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Riley M. outside the Planetarium at the Science Center.[/caption]
“When you need a break from school, but still want some educational stimulation, there's no better place to go than the Saint Louis Science Center. The Science Center has a variety of exhibits and attractions ranging from a Mars Rover simulator to a fossil lab. It also has a hyperboloid Planetarium and a fancy Omnimax theater with a screen that wraps almost 360 degrees, making for an incredible movie going experience. The center also hosts monthly events such as Science on Tap (learn about science and explore the museum while sipping on some excellent local craft beer). The best part of the museum? Free admission!”
Saint Louis Zoo
Avan A., M1
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Madeline D. brushing a goat at the Saint Louis Zoo.[/caption]
“Lions, and tigers, and med students? Oh my! The award-winning Saint Louis Zoo (one of the top zoos in the nation) is home to over 17,000 animals coming from about 600 species. Lucky for us, it is only about three miles away from school in Forest Park, and admission is FREE. The best study breaks are the ones that involve hanging with the penguins and mongooses.”
St. Louis Union Station
Vinay P., M1
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Visit the otters and sharks at the St. Louis Aquarium.[/caption]
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Zip line through the Ropes Course.[/caption]
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Ride the St. Louis Wheel.[/caption]
“Once one of the busiest railroad stations in the country, Union Station has gone through a renovation to become a shopping and entertainment complex. It now houses our brand new St. Louis Aquarium (13,000 animals, 257 species, and a 250,000-gallon shark tank), a minigolf course, mirror maze, ropes course with SkyRail, carousel and a 200-ft., climate-controlled ferris wheel! Starting in 2022, the new Major League Soccer arena will be located right next door.”
The Gateway Arch
Vincent N., M1
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Patrick W.'s pet golden retreivers take a break on the Arch grounds.[/caption]
“Situated along the west bank of the Mississippi River is the Gateway Arch, a 630-foot tall catenary arch that symbolizes America’s westward expansion. The Museum of Westward Expansion, located at the base, features displays on the construction of the Arch and life in the 1800s. Also, take a four-minute tram ride (which includes a short documentary film) up to the top — you can see 30 miles away on a clear day! The museum is free and the Tram Ride to the Top is $12-16.”