Gateway Arch - Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
Link: www.gatewayarch.com
St. Louis Riverfront
St. Louis, MO (located 15 minutes from campground)
(877) 982-1410 (314) 923-3048
At 630 ft. our nation's tallest manmade monument has plenty of exciting activities. Take the tram ride to the top, see a documentary film, experience a giant screen movie, visit the Lewis & Clark exhibit in the museum or shopping in the gift shop. Museum is FREE. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. Extended summer hours.
Gateway Arch Riverboats
Link: www.gatewayarch.com
St. Louis Riverfront
St. Louis, MO (located 15 minutes from campground)
(877)982-1410 (314)923-3048
One hour sightseeing cruises, daily. Dinner cruises, private charters and specialty cruises available. Savor delicious cuisine aboard a two-hour moonlight Mississippi River cruise or lunch at the Arch View Cafe. Enjoy live music. Reservations required.
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours
Link: www.budweisertours.com
I-55 & Arsenal St.
St. Louis, MO (located 20 minutes from the campground)
(314)577-2626
Tours include the historic Brew house, Budweiser Clydesdale Stables, lager cellar, packaging plant, and hospitality room. Open daily. FREE
Grant's Farm
Link: www.grantsfarm.com
10501 Gravois Rd.
St. Louis, MO (located 30 minutes from campground)
(314)843-1700
This Busch family estate was once owned by Ulysses S. Grant. See the Animal shows, petting area and take a tram ride through the wildlife preserve. FREE Nominal parking fee. Open mid-April - Oct.
St. Louis Zoo
Link: www.stlzoo.org
Forest Park
St. Louis, MO (located 20 minutes from campground)
(314)781-0900
World-class zoo with more than 6,600 animals. New exhibits include Penguin & Puffin Coast, River's Edge and the Insectarium. Natural habitat areas include Big Cat Country, Jungle of the Apes, Children's Zoo. Open daily, except Christmas and New Years. General admission FREE.
Missouri History Museum
Link: www.mohistory.org
Forest Park
St. Louis, MO (located 20 minutes from campground)
(314)746-4599
Tour "Seeking St. Louis" a new permanent exhibition spanning two exciting and interactive galleries. Dine in a fabulous restaurant. Watch for special events and traveling exhibitions. Open daily.
The St. Louis Art Museum
Link: www.slam.org
Forest Park
#1 Fine Arts Dr.
St. Louis, MO (located 20 minutes from campground)
(314)721-0072
Built as the Fine Arts Palace of the 1904 World's Fair and one of the nation's leading comprehensive art museums. Collections include works of art of exceptional quality from virtually every culture and time period.
St. Louis Science Center
Link: www.slsc.org
5050 Oakland Ave
St. Louis, MO (located 20 minutes from campground)
(314)289-4400 (800)456-7572
Explore 700 hands on exhibits on environment, aviation, technology, life size dinosaurs and the James S. McDonnell Planetarium's Boeing Space Station experience.
General admission FREE.
Bigfoot 4X4 Inc.
Link: www.bigfoot4X4.com
6311 N. Lindberg Blvd.
St. Louis, MO (located 15 minutes from campground)
(314)731-2822
Walk around and under BIGFOOT 5, the world's tallest, widest and heaviest pickup truck. See BIGFOOT #1, the legendary Ford pickup truck that started an incredible, world wide phenomenon. Browse through the worlds largest selection of monster truck clothes, toys, pictures, collectables and souvenirs. FREE.
City Museum
Link: www.citymuseum.org
701 N 15th St.
St. Louis, MO (located 15 minutes from campground)
(314)231-2489
Explore the unexpected at this exciting museum for children and adults. Art science, history and fun in this one-of-a-kind attraction. Admission fee charged.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Link: www.mobot.org
4344 Shaw Blvd.
St. Louis, MO (located 20 minutes from campground)
(314)577-9400 (800)642-8842
The country's oldest botanical park features 79 acres of gorgeous display gardens and historic structures. Admission fee charged.
The Magic House
St. Louis Children's Museum
Link: www.magichouse.org
516 S. Kirkwood Rd. (Lindbergh Blvd.)
St. Louis, MO (located 25 minutes from campground)
(314)822-8900
Nationally acclaimed children's museum that offers more than 100 hands on educational exhibits for kids from one to 101. Explore the Children's Village, Math Path and three-story slide. Admission fee charged. Free parking.
The Butterfly House
Link: www.butterflyhouse.org
Faust Park
15193 Olive Blvd.
St. Louis, MO (located 30 minutes from campground)
(636)530-0076
Visitors will see thousands of butterflies in free flight and actually witness the mystery of metamorphosis. Open daily except Monday. Admission fee charged.
Museum of Transportation
Link: www.museumoftransport.org
3015 Barrett Station Rd.
St. Louis, MO (located 25 minutes from campground)
(314)965-7998
More than 300 pieces including steam, diesel, and electric locomotives, passenger, and freight cars, automobiles, streetcars, buses and aircraft. Locomotive cabs and caboose.
Admission fee.
Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center
Link: www.lewisandclark.net
1050 Riverside Dr.
St. Charles, MO (located 30 minutes from campground)
(636)947-3199
Interprets the Lewis & Clark expedition through excellent exhibits, literature and educational programs.
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Link: www.cahokiamounds.com
30 Ramey St
Collinsville, IL (located 15 minutes from campground)
(618)346-5160
Site of the largest prehistoric Indian city north of Mexico. Interpretive Center, Woodhenge solar calendar and special events. Closed Monday and Tuesday. FREE
Lewis & Clark Historic Site
Link: www.campriverdubois.com
One Lewis & Clark Trail
Hartford, IL (located 5 minutes from campground)
(618)251-5811
Visitor center located at the former Camp River Dubois where Lewis & Clark wintered before embarking on their great trek west. Includes orientation film, 55 ft long keel boat replica, reconstructed Camp River Dubois. Closed Monday & Tuesday. FREE
The National Great Rivers Museum
Hwy 143
East Alton, IL (located 10 minutes from campground)
(888)899-2602
This U.S. Army Corp of Engineers museum tells the story of the Mississippi River and the lock and dam system. Closed Monday & Tuesday. FREE
Visit The National Great Rivers Museum online for more information.
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Link: www.snows.org
442 S DeMazenod Dr.
Belleville, IL (located 25 minutes from campground)
(800)682-2879 (314)241-3400
Largest outdoor shrine in North America. Ten Devotional areas on 200 acres. Daily Masses. Grounds open year round. FREE
Haunted History Tours
Link: www.visitalton.com
200 Piasa St
Alton, IL (located 20 minutes from campground)
(800)258-6645 (618)465-6676
Take a professionally guided tour of haunted houses in Alton, said to be one of the most haunted small towns in the United States, according to Fate magazine.
General Attractions
Order Area Visitor Guides And Information
Airports
Cycling
- Old Chain Of Rocks Bridge Website: www.trailnet.org Phone: (314) 416-9930 Phone: (618)874-8554
Casinos
Fun Centers
Theaters & Concert Venues
St Louis Symphony Orchestra
Baseball
Football
Racing
Shopping
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