Discover St Louis

St Louis combines impressive urban history, art, science, garden culture, music and regional specialties. If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home for a trip, you can tailor your stay to your own interests: the Gateway Arch, museums, green spaces, blues or culinary discoveries can take center stage. Especially for families with different preferences, it is worth deciding before choosing accommodation which experiences should shape the holiday.

Experience the Gateway Arch and the city’s history

The Gateway Arch offers more than a striking landmark. The tram ride to the top takes 45 to 60 minutes and includes interactive exhibitions at the entrance. The museum beneath the Gateway Arch features six interactive galleries and presents more than 200 years of St. Louis history. Admission to this museum is free for all visitors. This allows you to combine a visit to the landmark with historical and interactive experiences.

The Old Courthouse can also be visited free of charge. Gateway Arch National Park also offers more than 91 acres of urban green space with reflecting pools, gardens and paved paths. Sightseeing cruises with skyline views are available along the St. Louis Riverfront. This gives you different ways to explore: exhibitions, walks through the park and a trip on the river each offer their own focus.

Art, science and gardens

The Saint Louis Art Museum offers free admission every day. Its collections include works of exceptional quality from nearly every culture and period. The museum is within walking distance of two MetroLink stations. Those who prefer scientific topics will also find free admission, an OMNIMAX theater and a Discovery Room at the Saint Louis Science Center.

The Missouri Botanical Garden offers a different atmosphere. The grounds cover 79 acres, including a 14-acre Japanese strolling garden. The garden was founded in 1859 and is a National Historic Landmark. Forest Park is home to museums, golf courses and tennis courts. For travel planning, this variety means that you can choose accommodation according to your preferred daily rhythm: cultural collections, scientific discoveries, gardens or outdoor activities can be the main focus.

Blues, outdoor theater and regional cuisine

The National Blues Museum is dedicated to the history of blues and honors the genre as the foundation of all modern American music. The museum hosts indoor and outdoor performances throughout the year. Forest Park is also home to The Muny, an outdoor theater that has filled the park with Broadway sounds for more than 100 years. These attractions give St Louis a distinctive musical and cultural side that stands apart from the museums and gardens.

Cuisine is also part of the region’s identity. St. Louis-style pizza is topped with Provel cheese. Gooey butter cake is available at establishments in the St. Louis region, while toasted ravioli is filled with ground beef. If you enjoy trying local specialties on vacation, you can plan these three dishes as a culinary discovery of their own.

The right accommodation for your travel plans

When looking for a holiday apartment in St Louis, you should therefore first organize the experiences you want to have. For a culture-focused stay, the art and history museums are important reference points; if you are interested in science, the Science Center takes center stage. Garden enthusiasts can consider the Missouri Botanical Garden, while music lovers can include the National Blues Museum and The Muny.

More places to consider

For your further selection, you can also look at Edmundson, Kinloch, Maryland Heights, Hazelwood, Wildwood, Florissant, St Ann, Eureka, Chesterfield, Fenton, Kirkwood, Ellisville, Berkeley, Bridgeton, St. Louis, Earth City, Valley Park, Clayton, Sunset Hills, Green Park, Concord Township, Oakville and Ferguson.

For the broader travel overview: Missouri.