Best Time to Visit St. Louis for 5 Days Itinerary, What to Do & Where to Go

Day 1 | Morning

Grant's Farm

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sat,9:00am-3:30pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: 7385 Grant Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123, USA

Grant Farm is located in St. Louis, USA and covers an area of about 281 acres. Grant Farm is not only a local historic farm, but also a well-known landmark, named after its former owner, Ulysses Simpson Grant.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: lots of really neat animals a great place for taking tge kids

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Grant's Farm, Forest Park next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Forest Park

Opening Hours: Open from 6:00am-10:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112, USA

Forest Park is a public park west of St. Louis, Missouri, United States. A large park of 1,371 acres. Opened in 1876, the park has hosted several major events, including the 1904 Louisiana World Exposition and the Summer Olympics of the same year.

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Forest Park? Kasa Central West End St. Louis is one of your top choices.

Kasa Central West End St. Louis

With a stay at Kasa St. Louis Apartments in St. Louis (Central West End), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Forest Park and 9 minutes by foot from Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. This apartment is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St. Louis Children's Hospital and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Barnes Jewish Hospital. Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This apartment also features complimentary wireless Internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions with Netflix are provided, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected.

Day 2 | Morning

St. Louis Zoo

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 1 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110

The St. Louis Zoo, located in the Forest Park in St. Louis, USA, opened to the public in 1904 and covers an area of 90 acres. It is particularly prominent in animal management, research, conservation and education. It is one of the outstanding zoos in the United States in terms of animal protection.

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at St. Louis Zoo, you can head to Jefferson Barracks Park, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Jefferson Barracks Park

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 345 North Rd W, St. Louis, MO 63125, USA

JeffersonBarracksHistoricPark is a large park with beautifully landscaped lawns and forests. The history of this place is one we often forget to stop at. The visitor center and museum are must-sees. All the museums at Jefferson Barracks are interesting. A standout is the Civil War Museum.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Louis South - I-55, an IHG Hotel is the best places.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Louis South - I-55, an IHG Hotel

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - St. Louis South - I-55 is situated in Mattese. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV, microwave and a desk. Other amenities include a refrigerator and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Saint Louis is 21 km from the accommodation, while Chesterfield is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Lambert- St.Louis International Airport, 29 km from Holiday Inn Express & Suites - St. Louis South - I-55.

Day 3 | Morning

Missouri Botanical Garden

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Location: 4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA

Opened to the public in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden covers approximately 79 acres and is the oldest botanical garden in the United States, a National Historic Landmark. Now it is one of the world-renowned plant research institutions, and its core research is the protection of plant diversity. There are Chinese gardens, English gardens, Ottoman gardens, tropical rain forests and temperate Mediterranean plants in the garden. Covering about 14 acres, the Japanese Garden is the largest Japanese garden in North America. The WilliamT.Kemper Home Garden Center in the park is a comprehensive comprehensive garden center with 23 home demonstration gardens. It is the largest collection of rare and endangered orchids in the world.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Busch Stadium.

Busch Stadium

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 700 Clark Street, Saint Louis, MO 63102

Home of the St.Louis Cardinals, the stadium is located in the middle of a bunch of restaurants and shops. There are giant screens facing outside so that you can catch a glimpse of the game even when you're coming in.

Day 3 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Busch Stadium, Four Seasons St. Louis nearby is the best place to stay.

Four Seasons St. Louis

Perched above the Lumiere Place Casino entertainment complex, Four Seasons Hotel in downtown St. Louis is the embodiment of gracious Midwestern hospitality and modern European luxury. The only 5 diamond hotel in the Midwest, Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis combines its sophisticated cachet and tranquility with hear-of-the-city access that will make every stay memorable

Day 4 | Morning

The Gateway Arch

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Gateway Arch, St. Louis, MO 63102, USA

The St. Louis Arch is located in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The arch is about 192 meters high and is a monumental building. The arch is located in the "Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park" on the banks of the Mississippi River and was established to commemorate the American Westward Movement. The arch was designed by Finnish-born designer Eero Saarinen in 1947, construction began on February 12, 1963, and was completed on October 28, 1965.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Saint Louis Art Museum.

Saint Louis Art Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Thu,Sat-Sun,10:00am-5:00pm;Open on Fri,10:00am-9:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: 1 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA

This art museum, built for the St. Louis World Expo a hundred years ago, is located in the hinterland of the Forest Park in the center of St. Louis. The statue of St. Louis IX in front of the door is majestic and majestic. The central landscape of the forest park in front of the art museum has a wide field of vision and a broad layout. You can lean on the railing and overlook the entire Forest Park on the small square in front of the art museum. Because of this, this is a place that cannot be missed in the scenery of St. Louis.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Travelloverinusa: Free visit to the exhibition of new works from time to time

Day 4 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza is the best places.

The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza

This hotel is across from Forest Park and 3 miles from downtown St. Louis. The hotel offers 3 restaurants, and a 5 screen movie theater.The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza rooms include in-room movie service. The rooms also feature satellite TV and Wi-Fi access.The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza features a heated outdoor pool and an outdoor fireplace. Guest may have a snack and drinks poolside. The hotel also features a gym. The Tenderloin Room offers upscale dining.The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza is 3 miles from the St. Louis Zoo. The St. Louis University is 2 miles from the hotel.

Day 5 | Morning

City Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,9:00am-5:00pm;Open on Fri-Sat,9:00am-12:00am;Open on Sun,11:00am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-0.5 Days

Location: 750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA

Although CityMuseum is called a city museum, it is not a museum at all, but an amusement park suitable for adults and children. The whole building is divided into indoor, outdoor and rooftop. There are all kinds of mazes, slides and Ferris wheels and other rides. It is suitable to find the feeling of childhood with friends and experience the subtlety of its design.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Six Flags St. Louis.

Six Flags St. Louis

Opening Hours: Open on Mon,Fri-Sun,6:00pm-11:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 4900 Six Flags Rd, Eureka, MO 63025, USA

Six Flags St.Louis is an amusement park featuring characters and rides from many Warner Bros films and tv shows. The park offers nine roller coasters and eight themed areas, all of which contains numerous attractions, dining locations and live entertainment.

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