Top Things to Do in St. Louis
St. Louis Zoo - free
Forest Park - free
Saint Louis Art Museum - free
Science Center and Planetarium - mostly free, but there is a cost for some experiences
Missouri History Museum - free
The Muny - there are lots of free seats
Cathedral Basilica - free
Fast Lane Classic Cars (in St. Charles) - free
World Chess Hall of Fame - free, but nominal suggested donation
Arch - the grounds and museum are free to explore
City Museum
Farmers Markets - Soulard, Kirkwood, Tower Grove - free, but you probably will want to buy something!
Cahokia Mounds (IL) - free
Lone Elk Park - free
Grant’s Farm - free
Laumeier Sculpture Park - free
Tower Grove Park - free
Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park - free, there is a cost for rentals
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center - free
Castlewood State Park - free
Cliff Cave County Park - free
Missouri Botanical Garden
Cardinals Game and Ballpark Village
Butterfly House
Anheuser Busch Brewery
Six Flags
Up-Down
Armory STL
Amp up Action Park
See live music - Off Broadway, Old Rockhouse, Hollywood Amphitheater, Pop’s Blue Moon, Broadway Oyster Bar, The Pageant, The Gramaphone, Blueberry Hill, Pop’s Nightclub and Concert Venue (IL)
St. Louis Symphony - they sometimes do free shows. We saw one at Forest Park.
Paint and sip - Pinot's Palette is our favorite
Trampoline Park - Skyzone or Rockin’ Jump
Explore the neighborhoods - The Grove, Central West End, Dogtown, Soulard, Tower Grove South, The Loop, Maplewood, Lafayette Square, Benton Park, The Hill