Attractions and activities st. saint louis mo.

Largest state-of-the-art laser tag arena coupled with Demolition Ball. Groups from 10 to 500. Complete party planning.

More than 60,000 sq. ft. of incredible food and fun. In addition to the pizza buffet, the all-indoor Fairgrounds include Go-Karts, bumper cars, mini golf, mini-bowling and a huge game room. Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 11am-9pm (Fairgrounds until 10pm). Friday-Saturday: 11am - 10pm (Fairgrounds until 11pm).

A fine arts museum devoted to man's best friend. Displays include paintings and artifacts by artistic masters through the ages. Gift shop and library available to visitors. Closed Mon. and holidays.

Slots, video poker, craps, blackjack, roulette, live poker, video keno and dining. Free parking and admission. FREE.

A multi-use facility; conferences, banquets, sports. Site of youth, collegiate and world class events. 32-plus acre facility owned and operated by Anheuser-Busch. Conveniently located at I-270 & I-44.

Tours include the historic Brewhouse, Budweiser Clydesdale stables, lager cellar, packaging plant, hospitality room and Anheuser-Busch gift shop. Open daily. FREE.

Extreme Bowl ride, rapids ride, lazy river, zero entry pool, kiddie pool, racer slides. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day. $15 adults; $10 youth; free parking.

Tour the 1903 mansion built as a wedding present and designed by world famous architect Lucas Pfeiffenberger. 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis in historic Alton, IL. Narrated tours by appointment.

Grave sites of explorer William Clark, Thomas Hart Benton, James Eads, Adolphus Busch, poet Sara Teasdale. Also the Wainwright tomb and many other architecturally significant mausoleums and monuments. Maps and self-guided tours available at cemetery office. FREE.

Built by the commanding officer of the first American military post west of the Mississippi. $2 adults; $1 children, 6 - 15. Tours by appointment only.

Enjoy lunch or dinner theatre in St. Louis' oldest home, located just five minutes from the Gateway Arch. The participatory murder mystery is served with a four course dinner (choice of entree), wine and beverage. Matinees or evening private dinner shows are available for groups during the week. Welcoming groups from 30 to 140. Shows available at our location or a location of your choice. Reservations required.

A collection of magnificent multicolored rock grottos. I-44 west to Eureka exit, left on Hwy. 109, right onto Hwy. FF, left onto Hwy. F to St. Joseph's Rd. FREE.

Life-size likenesses of famous African-American Missourians including George Washington Carver, Dred and Harriett Scott and Josephine Baker. $5 adults; $4 youth 13 - 17; $3.50 seniors; $2.50 children 12 and under.

Missouri frontier village, centered on Daniel Boone's 1810 home, includes one-room school, church, general store, gristmill, pottery, printer's, carpenter's and dressmaker's shops, farmstead, homes and more.

A cultural and educational attraction. Visitors will see thousands of butterflies in free flight and actually witness the mystery of metamorphosis.

Cabela's offers quality outdoor products. 130,000 sq. ft. showroom is an educational and entertainment attraction, featuring animal displays, huge aquariums and trophy mounts.

Seat of American government in the old Northwest Territory (1790). Contained U.S. Post Office that dispatched mail to Lewis & Clark. Originally built about 1740 as a dwelling. FREE.

Site of the largest prehistoric Indian city north of Mexico. Interpretive center, Woodhenge solar calendar, special events. From I-55/70, Exit 6, IL Rte. 111. From I-255, exit 24. FREE.

Grave sites of playwright Tennessee Williams, Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman, Dred Scott. Many architecturally significant tombs and memorials including a monument to the Nez Perce warriors who came to St. Louis in 1831 to visit William Clark. Historic tour guides available at the office. FREE.

1851 mansion with original Victorian furnishings. Children free.

Dedicated to perpetuating the heritage of the Carondelet neighborhood of South St. Louis. Re-created 1873 Susan Blow first Kindergarten; decorative arts from 19th and early 20th centuries. $2 adults, $1 children, 12 and under, free.

Offering the loosest slots, high limit table games, entertainment and several restaurants. Cardinals and Blues hotel packages available.

World's largest collection of mosaic art; museum and shop. Open daily for Masses and self-guided tours. Mosaic museum, $1.

Investigate American prehistory. Archeology tours, workshops and residential field school opportunities for all age groups.

Unique hands-on space simulation experiences for students, community organizations, corporations and the general public. Reservations required.

Near downtown neighborhood offering two famous 19th century mansions, The Lemp and The DeMenil, the Lemp Brewery, once the world's largest brewery, and Cherokee Antique Row with more than 30 antique/specialty shops and restaurants. Self-guided history tour. FREE.

The oldest Episcopal congregation west of the Mississippi River. On the National Register of Historic Places and a National Historic Landmark. FREE.

St. Louis' own intimate one-ring theatre circus, where no audience member is more than 40 ft. from the center of the ring. Performs every summer in the Grand Center arts and entertainment district. 2007 schedule, June 7 - 24.

Explore the unexpected at this exciting museum for children and adults. Art, science, history and fun weave together in this one-of-a-kind downtown attraction. $12 per person.

Dedicated to preserving the memory of the Civilian Conservation Corps and the civil engineering projects it completed from 1933 through 1942. FREE.

The final resting place of explorer William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expedition. FREE.

North of I-270 and Riverview Dr., 4,300-acre conservation area at the confluence of America's great rivers, the Missouri and Mississippi. Hunting, fishing, hiking, biking. 6 a.m. - 10 p.m., daily, Apr. - Sept.; site closes at 7 p.m., Oct. - Mar. Visitors Center open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wed. - Fri.; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat. and Sun. FREE

Museum, archives and historical library with world's largest collection on the history of Lutheranism in America. FREE.

Nationally recognized museum featuring changing exhibitions of the most exciting visual art of our time. Open Tue. - Sun. Public tours every Wed. and Sat. at 1 p.m.

Non-gasoline boats are permitted on 320-acre lake. Wildlife areas are located along south and west shores. Frisbee golf course, picnic shelters, archery fields and much more. FREE.

Contemporary art & Chihuly glass, The Collection of Western Jesuit Missions, and Asian artifacts of jade and ivory are among the permanent collections.

Where fun and action collide. Bumper cars with a purpose. Two courts. Groups from 10 to 500.

A St. Louis tradition on Old Route 66 since 1929. Known for specialty “concrete” shakes, so thick you can turn them upside down. Mar. - Jan., open daily.

Built in 1874 by James Buchanan Eads as the first span across the Mississippi River at St. Louis and the first to use steel truss construction. Pedestrians and cyclists can cross the bridge for great views of the St. Louis skyline. FREE.

Built 1885, renovated 1994. Showcases practical demonstrations of energy efficient systems, recycled products and green homebuilding practices. Public tours third Sat. and Sun. each month, hourly 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Ride the wagons to pick your own fruit in season. Country Store with bakery, restaurant and gift area. Hours vary by season. FREE.

Laser Rock Laser Tag Center, world's largest laser tag arena, family friendly, d.s. vespers Sports Pub & Eatery, The Links Miniature Golf Course and large video arcade. 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis, off IL rte. 15.

Part of St. Louis' state-of-the-art convention complex. Group tours of the 70,000-seat home of the NFL Rams by reservation only, Mon. - Fri.; $5 adults; $4 seniors; $3 children.

Circus Day Foundation and everydaycircus make your day a circus day with circus entertainment and classes plus party rental space at City Museum.

Studio art gallery run by and for young artists who grew up in public housing. Specializing in hand-drawn pastels and custom commissioned portraiture.

1820s estate of Missouri's second governor, Faust Historical Village, restored 1920s Dentzel carousel, the Butterfly House and Webster University Community Music School. Village interprets history of 1840s-1880s. Historic reenactors, spring through fall. Thornhill tours by appointment. $1 carousel rides.

Childhood home of Eugene Field, children's poet, and his father, Roswell Field, lawyer for Dred Scott. Special exhibits and toys on display. Open Feb. - Dec.

State Capitol from 1821 to 1826. Fully restored legislative chambers and interpretive center. Tours: $2.50 adults; $1.50 children, 6-12; under 6, free.

One of the largest urban parks in the United States. At 1,371 acres, it is approximately 500 acres larger than Central Park in New York City. In 1904, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, the greatest of the World's Fairs, drew more than 19 million visitors from around the world to Forest Park. Renovated with $93 million in updates. Contains the Art Museum, Science Center, Zoo, Jewel Box greenhouse, History Museum, The Muny theatre, 7.5-mile biking, jogging and skating path, skating rink and lakes. FREE.

Site of Fort Belle Fontaine, first U.S. military installation west of the Mississippi River and a stopover point for expeditions heading west. On their return trip to St. Louis in 1806, Lewis & Clark spent a night at the fort. The fort is gone, its site covered by shifts in the Missouri River, but interpretive signs explain the site's significance. Open daily. FREE.

Features a Smithsonian-caliber art gallery plus 20 artist studio galleries where visitors can watch artists at work and shop for fine art, hand-crafted jewelry and pottery.

An outstanding Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian house with original Frank Lloyd Wright furniture in a park setting. Advance reservations required. Admission $10.

Scenic helicopter tours over St. Louis. Five-minute tour of downtown St. Louis and the Riverfront. 15-minute tour over Forest Park and back over downtown St. Louis.

The Gateway Arch Riverfront, highlighted by the majestic Gateway Arch, attracts more than four million guests each year. At 630 ft., our nation's tallest man-made monument has plenty of exciting activities. Take the tram ride to the top, see a documentary film, experience a giant screen movie, visit the Lewis & Clark exhibit in the museum and go shopping. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. Extended summer hours.

One-hour sightseeing cruises, daily. Dinner cruises, private charters and specialty cruises available. Savor delicious cuisine aboard a two-hour moonlight Mississippi River cruise or lunch at the Arch View Cafe. Enjoy live music. Reservations required for dinner cruises.

Home of the Midwest's premier collection of classic and collectible vehicles. More than 200 cars in the indoor showroom. Antique mall with more than 75 dealers. Open all year.

Honoring the African-American men and women of St. Louis who have made significant contributions both locally and nationally. Honorees include NAACP leader Roy Wilkins, Congressman William L. Clay, Sr., Four-Star General Roscoe Robinson, Jr., Congresswoman Maxine Waters and many others. FREE.

Amazing indoor racing experience with fast vehicles, first-class meeting and conference space, a four-star restaurant and VIP club. Call or visit our web site for hours and rates.

The National Park Service interprets the life and family of Ulysses S. Grant at this 10-acre site. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. FREE.

Compliments of Anheuser-Busch, Inc., this Busch family estate was once owned by Ulysses S. Grant. Animal shows, petting area and a tram ride through the wildlife preserve. No reservations required. Nominal parking fee. Open mid-Apr. - Oct. Call for holiday display hours. FREE.

Offering cruises beside the Great River road. Sightseeing, lunch, dinner, lock and dam, specialty and private charters. Individuals, families and groups welcome. Reservations required. Closed Nov. - Mar.

Outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor ice skating rink, tennis courts, creative playground, hiking and horse trails, four fishing lakes.

Grounds typify Missouri farms of 1855-1894 restoration period. The building is Greek Revival and furnishings are from 1820-1890. Sat., 1 - 4 p.m. $1 adults; $.50 children.

The 120,000 sq. ft. of gaming space assures an abundance of your favorite games. More than 2,800 slots and video poker machines. Providing the newest and hottest slots on the market, including ever-popular progressive machines.

Historic house built by Christopher Hawken, descendant of Hawken riflesmiths. Gift shop on premises. $4 adults; $1 children, 5-12.

Recognized nationally and treasured locally, the Italian Hill neighborhood comes alive every day with great restaurants, specialty shops and tours. Discover St. Louis' greatest tradition, 10 minutes from downtown.

One of the largest collections of flying antique, classic and sport aircraft in the country including an original "Cub," the "Timm Collegiate" flown by Charles Lindbergh and the first "Curtiss Air Sedan," which was made in St. Louis. Open cockpit biplane rides available for a fee. Admission, $10 adults, $3 children, under 5, free.

Photographs, artifacts and audio-visual displays. Resource library and oral history archives. Self-guided audio tour. FREE.

Unique vertical log church dedicated in 1799. Center of everyday life in the French colonial community. Site of original mission dating to 1699. Still functions as a Catholic church. FREE.

Two great sports museums in one. 5,000 years of bowling history, more than a century of St. Louis baseball and four free frames of bowling. Tours and group rates available.

Devoted to military history and recreation. Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant served here. FREE.

Designated a National Cemetery in 1866, the 331-acre site is still in use today. Burials from the War of Independence through the present, and both Union and Confederate burials from the Civil War. Home to many monuments to those who served their country. FREE.

Located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, this 1,118-acre park on the river bottomland offers a path to the confluence and Lewis & Clark interpretation. Basic services. FREE

Start your visit to Forest Park in this new center where you'll find maps, brochures, games and a café. Open daily. FREE.

Tour the home of the famous ragtime composer. National Historic Landmark. Tours daily on the hour. $2.50 adults; $1.50 children 6-12, children under 6, free.

One of the best private collections of Mercedes in the world. Includes acclaimed limousine, cabriolet, sports car and sedan designs from 1886 to the present. Hours: Wed. - Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Mon. & Tue. $8 adults; $6 seniors and $3 under 18.

Exceptional art collection and significant exhibitions come together in an open and dynamic learning environment. FREE.

Founded in 1859 by German immigrants. This once thriving river town, just south of St. Louis, is now a living museum with century-old buildings-many home to unique antiques, collectibles, specialty shops and B & Bs. Dine in charming restaurants. Open year round. Closed Mondays. 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis on I-55, exit 186. Visitors Center: (636) 464-6464

Fourteen airlines with nonstop service to more than 84 cities in the U.S. and international destinations. Two MetroLink stations directly link Lambert's terminals to downtown St. Louis businesses and attractions. Aviation murals on exhibit, “Black Americans in Flight” and “Aviation ... An American Triumph.” Charles Lindbergh's personal Monocoupe plane on display. FREE.

One of the major sculpture parks in the U.S. Special events throughout the year. FREE.

Two story, 5,000-sq.-ft. lazer tag arena, indoor glo-golf, arcade and food. Just 10 minutes from downtown St. Louis, one block off I-64 at exit 9. Closed Wed.

History of the brewing family, house and business. A spirited communication with the Lemp family. Guided tours, Mon. at 7:30 p.m. $15 per person.

Interprets the Lewis & Clark expedition through excellent exhibits, literature and educational programs. $2 adults; $1 children.

This 14-foot-tall bronze monument on the Missouri River honors the famed explorers. FREE.

Visitors center located near the former Camp River Dubois where explorers Lewis & Clark wintered before they embarked on their great trek west. Includes orientation film, 55-foot long keel boat replica, reconstructed Camp River Dubois. Exhibits on the Louisiana Territory and the Native Americans who lived there, preparations for the trip and the impact and legacy of the expedition. Closed Mon. and Tue. FREE.

A 546-acre wildlife trail area with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer.

St. Louis' eclectic restaurant, shopping, arts and entertainment district offers music, nightclubs, concert clubs and more along Delmar Blvd.

Located north of the famed Gateway Arch, this casino offers 75,000 sq ft. of gaming action with 2,000 slots, more than 45 table games and a poker room. Free admission, ample parking and valet parking.

More than 200 different craft projects in tie-dye, home decor, beads, seasonal and kids sections can be made on-site. An incredible way to bond with family and create something memorable. Two miles west of I-270.

Nationally acclaimed children's museum offers more than 100 hands-on educational exhibits for kids from one to 101. Explore the Children's Village, Math Path and three-story slide. Extended summer hours. Admission $7.50; children under 1, free. Free parking.

Museum of Missouri's Ice Age animals and the Native Americans who hunted them more than 10,000 years ago. Picnic area, trails. $2.50 adults; under 15, free.

From biplanes to space travel, the Prologue Room features full-size spacecraft, large-scale models, photos and paintings portraying a century of aviation progress. Summer hours only, Jun. - Aug., Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. FREE.

Located 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis. The oldest college in Illinois, founded in 1828, is recognized as a top Midwest comprehensive college.

Historical marker on the Riverfront Trail noting the first nationally designated Underground Railroad site in Missouri. Fugitive slaves once used this site, named for an African-American St. Louis abolitionist, to escape to the free state of Illinois prior to the Civil War. The site celebrates its 152nd anniversary in 2007.

One hour west of St. Louis. Guided tours of natural wonder. Motel and campgrounds, gift shop, restaurant, boat rides, canoe rentals. Open daily. Extended summer hours. $15 adults; $8 children, 5-11; under 5, free.

Permanent and rotating exhibits featuring dolls and dollhouses, roomboxes and vignettes, furniture and accessories in all scales. Gift shop and library devoted to miniatures. $5 adults; $4 seniors 62 and up, and youth 13-18; $2 children 2-12; members free.

Founded in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden is a National Historic Landmark with 79 acres of scenic landscaping and elegant structures. Don't miss the Climatron® tropical rain forest, Seiwa-en Japanese garden and founder Henry Shaw's Victorian home.

Permanent exhibitions currently on view include "Seeking St. Louis," an exciting, state-of-the-art, interactive, two-gallery exhibition which tells the history of the region from earliest times to the present, Lindbergh and 1904 World's Fair. Programs and outreach services, including traveling exhibitions, tours, theatrical and musical presentations, family festivals, special events, workshops and lectures.

State parks and historic sites provide outstanding opportunities to camp, hike, picnic, swim, fish and relive Missouri history. FREE.

A collection of motorcycles from more than 20 countries around the globe and dating back nearly 100 years. Perfect venue for special events.

Enjoy entertainment year-round with live music on the patio, elegant winemaker dinners, hilarious murder mystery theater, romantic candlelight meals, holiday-themed events and more. Plan to take a tour of the gorgeous vineyards and working wine cellars or sign up for wine classes.

World's first museum of interfaith contemporary art, housed in a spacious former chapel. Promoting dialogue between artists and faith traditions. Permanent collection and changing exhibitions.

More than 300 pieces including steam, diesel and electric locomotives, passenger and freight cars, automobiles, streetcars, buses and aircraft. $4 adults; $2 children and seniors age 65 and up.

Explore the world of the American Indians and the 19th-century pioneers who helped shape the history of the American West at this museum located beneath the Arch. Contains an extensive collection of artifacts related to the westward expansion of the U.S. An authentic American Indian tipi, an overview of the Lewis & Clark expedition and Indian Peace Medals are just some of the highlights.

This 1860s Palladian-style house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Craft, quilting, weaving shops and restaurant. FREE.

Full-throttle fun featuring racetracks, rides, and attractions for all ages. Arcade, event and party areas, great food and a NASCAR retail store. Open year round.

This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers museum tells the story of the Mississippi River and the locks and dams system. Interactive exhibits, theatre presentations, tours and gift shop. FREE.

Largest outdoor shrine in North America. Gift shop, restaurant and hotel. Twelve devotional areas on 200 acres. Daily Masses. Grounds open year round. FREE.

Restored 1850s summer mansion of St. Louis banking pioneer Louis A. Benoist. Flower and herb gardens. Tour with costumed docent. Luncheons and special exhibits.

St. Louis' earliest church. The present structure is 173 years old and a national monument. Museum contains countless religious artifacts. Daily Mass. FREE.

Hiking and biking trail on the bridge that carried Old Route 66 over the Mississippi River. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. FREE.

Scene of the Dred Scott trial. Galleries depict the history of St. Louis from its French and Spanish roots to its role in westward expansion. Trial reenactments, ranger tours. Daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. FREE.

Home of St. Philippine Rose Duschesne, one of Missouri's foremost pioneer women. Considered one of the best examples of Federal-stlye architecture in Missouri. Oldest Catholic church in the upper Louisiana territory. Oldest standing church west of Mississippi. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours available. Donations accepted.

Art class instruction for children, youth, adults and the physically and mentally challenged. Original, African-American fine arts. Lectures, workshops, seminars and tours. Tours, 10 or more, $1.50. Tours are by appointment.

112 acres with three woodland trails. Nature Center features exhibits, wildlife viewing area and gift shop. Closed Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.

Located at Laclede's Landing on the St. Louis riverfront featuring slots, blackjack, craps, roulette, live poker and great food. Free downtown hotel shuttle, valet parking and MetroLink stop.

Through exhibitions, its building and its program collaborations with other arts institutions, the Pulitzer seeks to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of art in the context of architectu