Overview
St. Louis Area is the region around St. Louis, Missouri. It borders St. Louis Metro East (Illinois) along the Mississippi River. Within Missouri, it borders Southeast Missouri, Central Missouri, and Northeast Missouri.
2 sights · 3 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 10 places to stay
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Best things about St. Louis Area
Mastodon State Historic Site
This park takes you back to prehistoric times. The discovery of Clovis spear points and Mastodon bones at this site was the first proof that man existed at the same time as the Mastodon. The museum helps you understand h…
Antique Toy Museum & Gift Shop
Meramec Caverns
From prehistoric Indians to Jesse James to modern-day spelunkers, Meramec Caverns has seen them all at one point or another. Well worth the money for the tour and to see the cave formations.
Cuivre River State Park
A 6,393 acre state park with hiking and outdoor activities including a small fishing/swimming lake plus equestrian trails shared with hikers.
Purina Farms
Canine events and competitions and a hands-on visitors center.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 24°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby St. Louis)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport, St Louis — 29 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BLV Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport, Belleville — 58 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $70–$70 a night (typical $80), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$110, mid-range ~$160, comfortable ~$240.
Options are grouped as Budget, Mid-range, Splurge in the Sleep guide ↓.
Sample 3-day trip
- Day 1: St. Louis — Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, Citygarden.
- Day 2: St. Louis County — Delmar Loop, Laumeier Sculpture Park, Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site.
- Day 3: St. Charles — First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site, Ameristar Casino, J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts.
Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Places in St. Louis Area
Map
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Cities
- St. Louis - the center of the area and main destination for visitors.
- St. Louis County - the most populous part of the area, mostly suburban.
- St. Charles - Features a historic downtown.
See
Do
Buy
See Antique Toy Museum & Gift Shop
Eat
Eat Lewis' Cafe
Small family owned restaurant famous for homemade pies and soups. They raise their own cattle so the meat is completely fresh. Reasonable prices, family atmosphere and excellent service.
Drink
Drink Becky's Depot
Small family owned bar. Cheapest and best drinks in town located on Frisco Street right next to the railroad tracks on Main Street. Hence the name Becky's Depot.
Drink On The Edge Sports Bar
For the not so trash folk of St Clair they head on the good side of the Rail Road tracks to here. With the Coldest Beer and plenty of darts boards or pool tables.. Dj every Friday and Sat night.. and Live Local music one a month.
Sleep
Stay Super 8 Motel
Stay Diamond Inn Best Western
Stay Gardenway Motel
Budget
Stay Family Motor Inn
Mid-range
Splurge
Nearby
Hermann
City / town · 13 listings · 29 mi away
Cahokia
City / town · 4 listings · 39 mi away
Granite City
City / town · 4 listings · 41 mi away
East St. Louis
City / town · 8 listings · 42 mi away
Alton
City / town · 20 listings · 42 mi away
Bourbon
City / town · 1 listings · 42 mi away
Fairmont City
City / town · 4 listings · 44 mi away
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Park · 25 listings · 45 mi away
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