The Area
Professional Sports, Outdoor Adventures, and Lots to Do
Why stay home when the St. Louis area offers so many exciting kinds of recreation? First on your list should be…
Why stay home when the St. Louis area offers so many exciting kinds of recreation? First on your list should be…
Often described as America’s Monument to Western expansion, the Arch is situated on the west bank of the Mississippi River and is 630 feet tall. Ride the tram to the top and visit the museum below.
What a great ballpark! If you love baseball, you’ll love cheering for the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. See the bigger-than-life statue of Stan “The Man” Musial. Clean and safe with very easy access and parking. A beautiful building and lovely grounds. A great tribute to St. Louis. Go Cards!
Less than 20 minutes from High Ridge and Cedar Hill, Six Flags is where every kid wants to go. Located in nearby Eureka, the amusement park features characters and thrill rides from many Warner Bros. films and comics such as Looney Tunes, DC Comics, and Scooby-Doo.
Home to more than 12,000 animals, representing more than 500 species, the zoo’s innovative approach to animal care and wildlife management allow you to see polar bears, tigers, hippos, and many more. Absolutely FREE!
A great golf experience in the heart of the city! Forest Park GC offers three 9-hole layouts and has been called the “Best City Golf Course in Mid-America.”
Swim lessons and memberships available. Bring your family in to enjoy the beautiful landscaping and clean, friendly environment that IHSC has to offer. Good concession stand, plus members are allowed to bring their own ‘adult’ beverages.
Not stuffy! It’s all about fun – four floors filled with miles of tunnels, a full cave system, over 30 slides, a circus, an arts area, a large outdoor climbing space, Architectural Museum, a Cabin that serves adult beverages, a Museum of Mayhem, Mirth & Mystery, and a ton more. Plus the roof with a Ferris wheel and a bus hanging off its edge.
Hike, bike, fish, play tennis and much more at this 42.5 acre park. The park features paths (one mile, half mile, and quarter mile tracks), six lighted tennis courts, three baseball fields, two soccer fields, two playgrounds, a lake stocked with blue gill, bass, and catfish, wildlife, restrooms, a pavilion, and picnic areas.
Presented by PBS Channel 9, the events calendar has everything. Art shows, fish fries, live music, festivals, knitting classes, fireworks, you’ll find it here.
St. Louis and the surrounding areas have so many restaurants! Choose breakfast, lunch, or dinner. BBQ, Italian, Tex-Mex, and more. Casual or high-end. Dine-in or take out. Delivery too.