Highest-rated things to do in St. Louis, according to Tripadvisor
"For those who are lost, there will always be cities that feel like home," Simon Van Booy wrote in his 2011 novel "Everything Beautiful Began After," and what better way to find the cities that might feel like home than to get lost? Travel beckons, and there are many great cities to explore in the U.S. From New York to Los Angeles, Chicago to Miami, and Las Vegas to San Francisco, metro regions in the U.S. offer an incredible range of activities, attractions, and cultural monuments to enjoy.
Every city has its own unique history—stories of industry, immigration, and imagination. Plus, each city offers its own geographical specificity: San Francisco's gorgeous heights and quad-killing hills; the bustling boroughs of New York and how they wind around bodies of water; the flat desert of Las Vegas with its tremendous, wide-open sky (try stargazing at the nearby Red Rock Canyon for awe-inspiring views of the heavens).
Each city also has its own flavor. Some metros are practically a Baskin-Robbins of adventure, featuring all kinds of flavors, some of which might be complex, unfamiliar, or even new. Los Angeles, for example, can be experienced in so many ways, from its history as the motion picture and entertainment capital to its modern incarnation as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world—there are many versions of LA to visit, just as there are many iterations of San Francisco, New York, and Las Vegas. Cities, after you scratch the surface, reveal even more treasures within—but first, you must know where to begin!
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in St. Louis using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of May 31, 2024.
#30. Tower Grove Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (274 reviews)
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#29. Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (159 reviews)
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#28. Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (272 reviews)
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#27. Old Courthouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,058 reviews)
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#26. Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (203 reviews)
- Address: 120 North Ballas Road Kirkwood, Missouri
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#25. Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (147 reviews)
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#24. Central Public Library
- Rating: 5/5 (194 reviews)
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#23. The National Museum of Transportation
- Rating: 4.5/5 (429 reviews)
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#22. Anheuser-Busch Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (545 reviews)
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#21. Campbell House Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (178 reviews)
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#20. City Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (760 reviews)
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#19. Laumeier Sculpture Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (474 reviews)
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#18. Missouri History Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (764 reviews)
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#17. The Muny
- Rating: 4.5/5 (415 reviews)
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#16. Lone Elk Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (527 reviews)
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#15. Missouri Civil War Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (694 reviews)
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#14. Ulysses S. Grant National Historical Site
- Rating: 4.5/5 (564 reviews)
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#13. The Fabulous Fox Theatre
- Rating: 4.5/5 (884 reviews)
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#12. Saint Louis Science Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,527 reviews)
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#11. Gateway Arch National Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (543 reviews)
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#10. The Magic House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,311 reviews)
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#9. Saint Louis Art Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,469 reviews)
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#8. Forest Park
- Rating: 5/5 (2,497 reviews)
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#7. Grant's Farm
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,383 reviews)
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#6. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
- Rating: 5/5 (3,120 reviews)
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#5. Busch Stadium
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,957 reviews)
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#4. City Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6,709 reviews)
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#3. Missouri Botanical Garden
- Rating: 5/5 (4,497 reviews)
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#2. St. Louis Zoo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8,705 reviews)
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#1. The Gateway Arch
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12,730 reviews)
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Andrea Richards, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 100 metros.