Saint Louis Sights and Landmarks Guide, Missouri

Saint Louis, MO US - Sights: Great Attractions You Should Not Miss

Saint Louis is located in the state of Missouri and happens to be the second largest city in the state. It is also referred to as the ‘Gateway City’ by many people. The city experiences a large footfall of visitors from all over the world every year. There are many sights worth seeing in Saint Louis.

Grant’s Farm

Grant’s Farm is the farmland that belonged to Ulysses S. Grant. Even if, it was initially used as a farm by him, it is now considered to be a major tourist attraction in Saint Louis and has a rich collection of many endangered animal species. Tourists can have a great time while on a visit to this farm. 

St. Louis Zoo

The zoo at Saint Louis happens to be the third largest in the United States, and has many animal species there that prove to be a must see. Apart from seeing the animals, people are also allowed to feed some of them. 

Gateway Arch

The Gateway Arch is the most famous sight in the city, and people flock in large numbers to have a look at this 630 high structure. The structure was finished in the year 1965 and since then, it has been a major hit with tourists across the world.

Missouri Botanical Garden

The Missouri Botanical Garden is a major hit with nature lovers. They have a great time visiting the various gardens that are located in this place. All of them are based on different themes and provide people with a great chance to enjoy the beauty of nature.

Scottish Games & Cultural Festival

The Scottish Games & Cultural Festival is another great tourist attraction in Saint Louis that is held annually. People can have a great time during this festival that is held over a period of two days, during which they can enjoy themselves participating in games, listening to pipe bands or highland dancing.

Muny Theater

Another great attraction in the city includes the Muny Theater that allows people to spend their time watching some good plays that are put up in the theater. The theater also puts up special performance for the hearing impaired and thus provides them with a chance to enjoy plays as well.

All of these cities provide the people touring the city with a large number of options to spend their time while visiting the city.

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• Old Courthouse
  travel tip by evike14 posted more then 30 days ago
  If you are already heading for the St. Louis Riverwalk, maybe to see the Getaway Arch than you have to make a stop at the Old Courthouse. It is one the many historical sight in the city, and the admission is free. You can explore some of...
• Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
  travel tip by Jackie posted more then 30 days ago
  This building is maybe one of the most beautiful man-made structures that you will ever see. What makes the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis so remarkable is maybe the millions of tiles that decorate its interior. There are daily...
• Gateway Arch
  travel tip by Ivan posted more then 30 days ago
  Also known as the portal or getaway to the west, the Getaway Arch is an impressive sight, facing the St. Louis Riverfront. What is really worth it, is the view from the top, which is absolutely breathtaking. The tour guide is really...

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