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Look up and be inspired at the Gateway Arch – the tallest monument in the nation. Take a tram ride up 650 feet to the top of this iconic St. Louis attraction and enjoy magnificent views of the mighty Mississippi River. Walk through the Museum at the Gateway Arch with themed exhibits that celebrate America's pioneering spirit. See this towering landmark from a new angle on a riverboat cruise.

Stroll through the country's oldest botanical garden and a National Historic Landmark. The Missouri Botanical Garden is an oasis in the city with incredible horticultural displays, historic architecture, and one of the largest collections of endangered flora. Walk the paths and footbridges in the Japanese garden and see the large lake and lanterns. Tour the Tower Grove House, the former country home of garden founder Henry Shaw.

Experience a blast of creativity at the City Museum in St. Louis. Discover a weird and wonderful museum in the Washington Avenue Loft District with exhibits mostly made of repurposed industrial and architectural objects. Jump, play, climb, spin, slide and explore in this artist-built playground with three floors of installations, attractions, and collections. See the world's largest pencil, jump into the massive ball pits, and ride the Ferris wheel on the rooftop.

Get face-to-face with exciting animals at the St. Louis Zoo. Watch penguins swim below water at the Penguin and Puffin Coast. See hippos romping through their massive pools at the Hippo Harbor. See centipedes, butterflies, and tarantulas at the Bayer Insectarium. Take the kids on the Zooline Railroad and explore one of the nation's top zoos.

The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, also known as the Saint Louis Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church located in the Central West End. Completed in 1914, it is the mother church of the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

See the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball swing into action at Busch Stadium in downtown St. Louis. This 46,000-seat retro-style ballpark offers perfect sightlines and incredible views of the Gateway Arch. Busch Stadium also hosts concerts and events throughout the year and offers ballpark tours, food and drink, and fan stores.

Where the St. Louis Blues play hockey

Close to the Cortex

Mall off Brentwood near Clayton

Business District near the Galleria and St. Louis Zoo

Near Forest Park

West County business district and outlet malls