Attractions in downtown St Louis or close proximity
| Union Station Want a unique shopping experience? This unique St. Louis downtown attraction was built in the 1890's at a cost of 6.5 million by German-born architect Theodore C. Link of St. Louis. The ornate interior includes a 65 foot vaulted ceiling grand hall, the Midway (which served more than 100,000 rail passengers in its day) and a 610-foot-long and 70-foot-wide concourse. There are many unique shops and restaurants to choose from that cater to adults and children both. A favorite thing to do for kids is the paddle boats located outside under the atrium. Be sure to check out the echo wall attraction located down the stairs from the Grand Hall/Hotel entrance. |
 | Busch Brewery In the mood for something different during your St. Louis travels. Head on over to the Anheuser-Busch/Budweiser attraction in St. Louis (just recently purchased by Belgium In-Bev) for a inside look of the facility. The Busch family has been a big part of St. Louis downtown history for quite some time. The company owns and operates 12 breweries in the United States and 20 others internationally. They also are one of the largest operators of amusement parks in the United States. Who knows there might be a sample or two!! |
 | Soulard Market This market has been used for many unique situations including the local military during the Civil War as a military encampment enforcing martial law. Since then the market has tornado damage and the threat of demolition for new development. Take a few minutes and walk down a aisle of local history. This St Louis produce attraction is a favorite thing to do for the local community. |
 | Soldiers Memorial Offically opened in May 1938. This unique St Louis attraction offers galleries which contain military related collection of photographs, uniforms, flags, medals, firearms from the battlefront and homefront. |
 | Old Courthouse The Old Courthouse was the site of the first two Dred Scott trials in 1847. This historic St Louis attraction is also famous for its 1870's case Virginia Minor's woman's right to vote. A great thing to do is combine the Arch attraction with the Old Courthouse. |
 | Old Cathedral The interior of this church will leave you in awe! The church contains many artifacts, relics and historical information from the early Catholic faith. |
 | City Garden This unique St Louis attraction just opened recently and features two dozen works of modern and contemporary sculpture, water features (six-foot waterfall/spray plaza) and cool places where kids can play. The City Garden was created by a partnership between the City of St. Louis and the St. Louis-based non-profit Gateway Foundation. |
 | Kiener PlazaVisitors can find quiet seating areas, paths, and lawn areas for leisurely strolls. There is a really cool cascading fountain that provides a focal point and soothing background noise. Both Kiener plaza and the amphitheater provide a convenient attraction for out of town visitors, conventioneers, and thousands of downtown workers during lunch time. |
 | Moto Museum Attention Motocycle Enthusiast! This really cool St Louis attraction opened last May and offers a peek at nearly 150 vintage motorcycles from the United States and European countries.
The museum was created from Steve Smith’s (a St Louis architect) passion for collecting antique motorcycles. This collection is the end result from about five years of searching unusual motorcycles.
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 | Missouri Botanical Garden Okay! Life is getting a little stressful or your employer is driving you nuts..... Load up your kids or special someone and head over to Missouri Botanical Garden attraction. You will enter through a state of the art lecture hall into a magnificent view of Mother Nature at her best. Relax and hold your special someone's hand and enjoy your day together away from life's pressures.
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