City Highlights
24 Hours in St. Louis
1 Day 5 stops
The ultimate one-day crash course in St. Louis — the Arch, world-class free museums, The Hill's toasted ravioli, and a live blues show to end the night.
1
Gateway Arch National Park
2 hoursBegin with the icon. Take the tram to the top of the 630-foot Arch for views of downtown, the Mississippi River, and the Illinois landscape. Allow time to explore the underground museum.
Tip: Book tram tickets online in advance — they sell out on busy summer days.
2
Lunch at Charlie Gitto's — The Hill
1 hourDrive 15 minutes to The Hill for lunch at Charlie Gitto's, birthplace of the toasted ravioli. Order a plate of "T-ravs" and a pasta — this is peak St. Louis dining.
Tip: The Hill neighborhood is walkable and charming — stroll around after lunch.
3
Forest Park & Saint Louis Zoo
3 hoursSpend the afternoon in Forest Park. The Zoo is free and world-class — a completely guilt-free way to spend a couple of hours before strolling the Grand Basin.
Tip: The Zoo is busiest on weekends. Weekday afternoons are much more relaxed.
4
Dinner in the Central West End
2 hoursHead to the Central West End for dinner. Grab drinks at a sidewalk café on Maryland Plaza before dinner at one of the neighborhood's many excellent restaurants.
5
Live Blues in Soulard
2 hoursEnd the night with live blues music in Soulard. The neighborhood's bars have been fostering the blues scene for decades — there's always something happening.
Tip: Take a rideshare so you can enjoy the night without worrying about driving.