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Things to see in St. Louis (United States): 38 places and when to go
St. Louis is a major city in United States with around 2,199,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 38 places in and around it, mainly History (10), Food and drink (10), With kids (9). The best known are Missouri Botanical Garden, Gateway Arch National Park and Saint Louis Art Museum. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 38.637, -90.2419
- Population
- About 2,199,000
- Places
- 38 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (10) · Food and drink (10) · With kids (9) · Wildlife (6) · Museums and art (6) · Nature (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 422 km as the crow flies
What to see in St. Louis
The places in and around St. Louis, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Missouri Botanical GardenNon-profit organization in the USA3.1 km
- Gateway Arch National ParkAmerican National Park in St. Louis, Missouri5.1 km
- Saint Louis Art MuseumArt museum in St. Louis, Missouri4.6 km
- Cathedral Basilica of Saint LouisChurch building in St. Louis, Missouri1.3 km
- Eads BridgeBridge spanning the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri5.7 km
- Mid America AdventureAmusement park operated by Enchanted Parks40 km
- Mildred Lane Kemper Art MuseumArt museum in St. Louis, Missouri5.4 km
- World Chess Hall of FameHall of fame, art museum in Central West End, St. Louis Missouri1.9 km
- Pulitzer Arts FoundationArt museum in St. Louis, Missouri734 m
- Bayer InsectariumZoo in Missouri, United States4.3 km
- Saint Louis Science CenterScience museum in St. Louis, Missouri2.6 km
- Lemp MansionHouse in the United States5.4 km
- National Museum of TransportationMuseum in St. Louis County, Missouri, USA21 km
- Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic SiteCovered bridge in Jefferson County , Missouri46 km
- USS Inaugural1944 Admirable-class minesweeper5.5 km
- Anheuser-Busch BreweryBrewery complex in St. Louis, Missouri5.4 km
- Eliot Unitarian ChapelChurch building in Kirkwood, Missouri, United States of America15 km
- Grant's FarmWith kids · Wildlife14 km
- Jefferson Barracks National CemeteryCemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri, USA16 km
- Lennox HotelFormer hotel in St Louis Missouri4.4 km
- Saint Louis AbbeyBenedictine monastery in Creve Coeur, Missouri21 km
- Soulard Farmers MarketMarket in St. Louis, Missouri4.6 km
- Kraus HouseHistoric house in Missouri, United States18 km
- 4 Hands Brewing CompanyBrewery4.6 km
And the other 14, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: ADT - Missouri - L - Seg 1
- Food and drink: Blue Jay Brewing Co, Bluewood Brewing, Civil Life Brewing Co., Fraîche Wine Group, Rockwell Beer Company, Spirits of St. Louis Distillery, StilL 630 Distillery, Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
- With kids: Hurricane Harbor St. Louis, Parque Zoológico de San Luis, Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park, St. Louis Wheel Park, Webster Groves Aquatic Center
When to go to St. Louis
The best time to visit St. Louis is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:35
- FebPossible10:33
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:01
- MayBest time14:06
- JunBest time14:41
- JulBest time14:27
- AugBest time13:30
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:58
- NovPossible9:51
- DecPossible9:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. In April, 38 of the 38 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to St. Louis
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 422 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Fenton9 places24 km
- Maryville5 places27 km
- St. Charles, Missouri11 places28 km
- Alton, Illinois7 places29 km
- Dutzow5 places65 km
- Hermann13 places104 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in St. Louis?
The best known: Missouri Botanical Garden, Gateway Arch National Park, Saint Louis Art Museum, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, Eads Bridge. In all, 38 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit St. Louis?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19.
How do you get to St. Louis?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 422 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with St. Louis as the destination and these 38 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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