Those of you who are not from the St. Louis area I gathered a list of things that you should do at least once if not more!

1. Visit the Gateway Arch

The Gateway Arch is 630 feet tall structure also known as a monument. It is made in all stainless steel. With this, it is said to be the worlds tallest memorial in the US and the tallest stainless steel structure. people are allowed to go up in the Arch to experience the thrill of going up to new heights. It is about a 4-minute ride to get up to the observation deck and a 3-minute ride back down the other way. Tickets range in prices. For Adults (16 and over) $13, Child (3-15) $10, and children under the age of 3 are free! Rumor has it you can feel the arch sway due to the way they built the structure.

2. St. Louis Zoo

The St. Louis Zoo is a very friendly place to go to with your little ones. They have over 6,600 animals and 15 animal exhibits. They are a free zoo, the downfall is finding parking! they are open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., They offer tours of different areas and you can even pay to do a meet and greet with some animals. In order to do this, you need to go online to their website and see what they are offering and when they are offering it. They have certain restrictions with different animals. They have two events coming up in the next few months. They offer a Boo at the zoo event where they encourage kids to dress up and includes many different events during the night. They offer this from October 17th-30th 2017 (5:30-8:30 p.m.) you can find more information on their website. Another event that is coming up is the Wild Lights. They have over 500,000 lights, displays etc. for the family to go and experience no matter the age. The dates vary and admission is required for these events.

3. St. Louis Food Tours

Yes, you read that right! For all you food lovers St. Louis offers food tours. They go to a few spots that have the most food options and amazing locations. The tour goes to the west of St. Louis and the Delmar Loop. You can go check out more information about these tours as well as purchasing the tickets on their website.

4. Butterfly House, Missouri Botanical Garden

At this garden there is not just a garden but they offer several butterfly houses where people can go in and get an up close and unforgettable experience with butterflies. On top of the butterflies they also have over 150 plants where these butterflies hang out. The Gardens general admission prices for adults (13 and older) is $12 and children ages 3 to 12 are free! They do offer different prices for those who are members and St. Louis city/county residence.

5. Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

This is a park that is located near the starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The park was created to commemorate the westward expansion, first civil government, and debate over slavery. The park is 91 acres that is near the Mississippi River. During the summer they have programs for families and their kids to get people involved and learning things even if school is out for the summer. Within this area you can visit the courthouse, arch, and the museum of Westward Expansion.

6. City Museum

This is a fun place for the kids to let their energy out with learning things! This museum made out of an old shoe factory has multiple playgrounds, fun house, and other attractions. These attractions are all made from unique objects that kids may not be exposed to everyday. It gives them a chance to learn about different things that is hands on rather than in a school setting. They also offer programs where homeschoolers can come and learn about different things and get to know more people who are home schooled as well. Their hours vary depending on the day. When it comes to cost anyone over 3 years is $12 plus tax. They also charge $10 for parking if parking in their area. You can come and go as you please all day with the wristband but you only get one time parking. If you leave your parking spot you will need to pay again so keep that in mind. More information can be found on the city museums website.

These are just a few of the many things you can do with family and friends or on your own. Hope you enjoy the wonderful views during sunset!