Discover Sunset Hills

Sunset Hills combines nature experiences, trails along the Meramec River, outdoor sculptures, and recreational activities to create a diverse travel destination. Those looking for a vacation rental or holiday home can tailor their stay according to whether peaceful scenery, exercise, art, or an outing with the dog should be the focus. The different places make it easy to plan a vacation not merely as a stay, but as a varied series of personal discoveries.

Nature and Views of the Meramec River

In northeastern Sunset Hills lies the Claire Gempp-Davidson Memorial Conservation Area. The nature reserve covers 13.5 acres and offers a distinct natural focal point within the community. It is a suitable stop for travelers who want to consciously include natural areas in their stay.

The Minnie Ha Ha Park, south of Highway 30 along the Meramec River, offers a special combination of scenery and local history. The park is located on the site of the Minnie Ha Ha Beach, which was popular in the 1930s. It includes a viewpoint overlooking the Meramec River. Thus, alongside the historical connection, there is also a tangible scenic experience: the river valley can be appreciated from a designated viewpoint.

Trails, Walks, and Active Days

Sunset Hills has more than 9 miles of paved trails. These include 3 miles along the Meramec Corridor. This trail network provides an interesting basis for planning the day if you want to combine exercise with exploring the area. The Stieren Inspirational Site is located along the loop trail connected to Minnie Haha Park. Those who want to bring different impressions together in one walk will find another concrete starting point for their plans here.

The Sunset Hills Disc Golf Course in Bander Park also offers a clear focus on activity. The course has 18 holes and runs across prairie areas, hills, and lakes. Playing the course is free. The changing landscape elements give the facility its own character, while the number of holes makes the course a destination for a full day in its own right. For families or groups, this can be an uncomplicated way to include an active activity without shaping the entire stay around hiking trails.

Art in the Open Air

Laumeier Sculpture Park adds a cultural focus to the nature and recreational experiences. The park covers 105 hectares and displays more than 70 large-scale outdoor sculptures. The works are set among woodland and trails. This creates a destination where art and landscape can be experienced together. This contrast is especially appealing to travelers with different interests: while some family members discover sculptures, the surrounding woodland and trails remain part of the experience.

Sunset Hills as a Vacation Option

When looking for accommodation in Sunset Hills, the different focal points help you organize your priorities. Those who enjoy being outdoors can include the paved trails, the loop trail, and the Meramec Corridor in their plans. Art enthusiasts will find a large-scale destination with more than 70 sculptures at Laumeier Sculpture Park. Travelers with dogs can visit Kitun Dog Park, a 4-acre fenced area where dogs can play off leash. The park is divided into areas for large dogs, small dogs, and training.

This makes it possible to align the choice of a vacation rental or holiday home more closely with your preferred vacation rhythm: active days on the trails and at the disc golf course, views of nature and the river, cultural discoveries, or time with your dog. If you would also like to compare other places, you can find Edmundson, Eureka, Maryland Heights, Green Park, Fenton, Concord Township, Berkeley and Ferguson here.

For the broader travel overview: St Louis.