City Highlights
48 Hours in St. Louis
2 Days 5 stops
Two full days to fall in love with St. Louis — from the Gateway Arch to City Museum, Forest Park museums, the best BBQ in the country, and neighborhoods that surprise at every turn.
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Morning: Gateway Arch National Park
2.5 hoursStart Day 1 at the icon. Ride the tram to the top, explore the underground museum, then walk the riverfront.
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Afternoon: City Museum
2.5 hoursOne of the world's most singular attractions. Adults who say they're "too old" for it are wrong. Budget at least 2 hours and wear comfortable shoes.
Tip: Friday and Saturday nights are adults-only until midnight with a bar.
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Day 2: Forest Park Morning
3 hoursDedicate your second morning to Forest Park. Visit the Saint Louis Art Museum, stroll Art Hill, and spend time at the Zoo before the crowds arrive.
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Lunch: Pappy's Smokehouse
1 hourMake the trip to Pappy's. There will be a line. It will be worth it. Order the ribs and the pulled pork. Share or don't — no judgment.
Tip: Cash only. ATM on site. Lines move fast.
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Afternoon: The Hill & Missouri Botanical Garden
3 hoursExplore The Hill on foot after lunch, then visit the stunning Missouri Botanical Garden just a few blocks away — one of the oldest in the country.