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Step 1
Take a stroll through Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park. This large park is the tourism center of St. Louis. The park was named after President Thomas Jefferson. The park includes a Museum of Western Expansion and the beautiful architecture of the Gateway Arch. This is a serene park where you can enjoy nature and also learn a little bit about Midwestern American history.
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Step 2
Spend a day on Grant's Farm. Grant's Farm is slightly outside of St. Louis, but still in extremely close proximity from the city center. This farm belonged to former president Ulysses S. Grant, and is a very popular day trip spot for people who reside in the St. Louis area as well as for tourists from other parts of the country. The most charming aspect of the farm is the large children's zoo here, which is a must-see.
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Step 3
Go to the Missouri Botanical Garden. This is an exquisite botanical garden, also referred to as Shaw Garden, because it was created by botanist Henry Shaw back in 1859. The loveliest part of the garden is the "Garden House," which includes a beautiful rose garden, a Japanese garden, various tropical plants, and an "aqua tunnel."
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Step 4
Take a walk down Market Street. Market Street is St. Louis' most important street, with many important city buildings. Walking down the street will really make visitors feel the true essence of St. Louis as a city. There are also restaurants and shops along the way, making this a very convenient central location. You can't say you've visited St. Louis unless you've been on Market Street!
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Step 5
Go to the Campbell House Museum. This townhouse is a gorgeous museum showcasing Victorian decorative arts and furniture. The beauty of this museum is the authenticity - a family by the name of Campbell really did reside in this townhouse (built in 1851) from 1854 up until 1938. The museum includes a gazebo, carriage house, and exquisite rose garden. This is a wonderfully preserved time capsule of a museum, and a fascinating place for visitors to experience.
