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1. Saint Louis Art Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Gateway Arch ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. EAT Saint Louis Food Tours

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4. The Magic House Children's Museum

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5. City Museum

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6. World Chess Hall of Fame

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7. Forest Park

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8. The Caramel House

9. Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park

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10. Missouri Botanical Garden

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11. Grant's Farm

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12. St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

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13. Citygarden

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14. Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum

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15. Campbell House Museum

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16. St. Louis Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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17. Saint Louis Science Center

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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18. Missouri History Museum

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19. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

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20. Pulitzer Arts Foundation

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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21. Jefferson Barracks Historic Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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22. Ulysses S. Grant National Historical Site

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23. Cinema St. Louis

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24. Shakespeare Festival

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25. Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Located on the Mississippi River in Missouri, St. Louis is best known for its 630-foot Gateway Arch but in addition to the iconic attraction the city offers many other great things to do. Visit the St. Louis Art Museum, eat at great restaurants, stroll through the parks, listen to a performance by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, visit the Missouri History Museum and explore the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum.

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