Spring into Fun
Kick Off Travel Season in St. Louis
With winter in the rear-view mirror, there’s no better time to enjoy everything that St. Louis has to offer. Spring into action with free activities, seasonal events, live sports and outdoor adventure. A wellspring of kid-friendly attractions, St. Louis is the perfect destination whether you’re traveling with your kids or your grandkids! Rain in the forecast? Stay dry at one of our museums, galleries or theaters and savor the local culinary scene in between visits.
Free Fun
The best things in life are free – laughing with friends, reuniting with family, dancing to your favorite song, sleeping late on the weekend and visiting these St. Louis attractions! We know that travel can get expensive, but a trip to the Gateway City won’t cost a fortune. From world-renowned museums to all-ages activities, spring in St. Louis offers endless options for free fun. Here are our top picks. Where will you go first?
Live Sports
Named the “Ultimate Sports City” by ESPN The Magazine, St. Louis gives fans something to cheer about all year long. This spring, score tickets to see the St. Louis Blues (NHL), St. Louis CITY SC (MLS), St. Louis Battlehawks (UFL) and St. Louis Cardinals (MLB) in action. Hosting major events that appeal to a wide range of racing interests, World Wide Technology Raceway also heats up this season.
Spring Events in St. Louis
Seasonal events range from art fairs to outdoor concerts and cultural festivals to beer celebrations, giving you plenty of ways to fill your itinerary.
48 Hours in St. Louis
48 hours in St. Louis gives you just enough time to fall in love with the city and leave you longing for another trip. From artsy to outdoorsy and kid-friendly to crave-worthy, we’ve categorized our iconic attractions so you can build your own weekend getaway to the Gateway City!
Outdoor Adventures
Among the cityscape, there are countless ways to connect with nature in St. Louis. If you want to get outside and stay active during your next trip, try a local activity such as yoga in Gateway Arch National Park, hiking in the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area or paddling on the Mississippi River.
St. Louis Suds
In St. Louis, great beer is a way of life. Ours is a city built on brewing, and today, people from all walks of life travel from near and far to make memories over a pint. As you explore the beer scene – which boasts more than 65 breweries – we hope that you’ll raise a glass at one of our favorites.
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Cool Kids
Whether you’re traveling with toddlers in tow or preteens with an increasing sense of independence, St. Louis has immersive and memorable activities that everyone can enjoy together. Rocket down a 10-story slide at City Museum. Howl with the wolves at the Endangered Wolf Center. Investigate scientific wonders at The Magic House and more!
Traveling Teens
Travel can enhance a teenager’s self-esteem, education and worldview, but it’s not always easy to find activities that appeal to them. We’re here to help with that. These St. Louis attractions will challenge teens physically and mentally, give them freedom to explore on their own and introduce them to interesting people.
Kid-Friendly Restaurants
Need to please picky eaters in your party? From stacks of fluffy pancakes to plates of cheesy pasta to over-the-top milkshakes, local eateries across the region will delight your little ones and prepare your family for the next adventure on your itinerary.
Experience STL Arts and Culture Like a Local
Leaders at the helm of the St. Louis arts-and-culture scene share their favorite ways to experience the Gateway City.
