STUDENT YOUTH Brochure ATTRACTIONS sculpture with delights of water, stone, architecture and design. Open and acces- The Butterfly House sible year-round. Located within walking www.butterflyhouse.org distance of the Gateway Arch. The three-story crystal palace filled with tropical foliage houses up to 2,000 butter- City Museum flies in free flight. www.citymuseum.org This exciting one-of-a-kind space Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site combines art, science, history and fun. www.cahokiamounds.com Climb through man-made caves, ride a This UNESCO World Heritage Site was miniature train, climb into the Monstro- the largest prehistoric Indian city north of City playground and visit the architecture Mexico. Visit the interpretive center, learn museum and rooftop ferris wheel. about the Woodhenge solar calendar, hike the trails or attend special events. Ted Drewes Frozen Custard www.teddrewes.com Cathedral Basilica One of the top stops on Old Route 66, www.cathedralstl.org this stand has been serving concretes – Also known as the “New Cathedral,” it’s milkshakes so thick they’re served upside the crown jewel of the Roman Catholic down – since the 1920s. Archdiocese of St. Louis. Contains the largest mosaic collection in the western Endangered Wolf Center hemisphere. The artwork was created by www.endangeredwolfcenter.org Founded by Marlin Perkins in 1971, 20 different artists, covers 83,000 square internationally recognized captive breed- feet, and contains 41.5 million pieces of ing facility raises endangered wolves and mosaic glass. releases them back to the wild. Challenger Learning Center Gateway Arch National Park www.challengerstl.org Your group can blast off for fun and edu- www.gatewayarch.com No trip to St. Louis is complete without cation in this authentically designed mis- a ride to the top of the nation’s tallest sion control center for a hands-on space man-made monument. The Gateway Arch simulation experience. has been reimagined, after a $380 million Citygarden renovation. Enter through the new west www.citygardenstl.org entrance and visit the new museum and Vibrant and serene blending of lush tram load zones and take in the expanded plantings and internationally-renowned grounds.
Call 800-325-7962 ext. 643 or email [email protected] City Museum ATTRACTIONS Gateway Arch Riverboats Missouri Botanical Garden www.gatewayarch.com www.mobot.org Take a narrated cruise through the Port of Tour the Climatron® geodesic greenhouse, St. Louis on paddlewheel riverboats – the the nation’s largest Japanese Garden, the Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher. Dinner George Washington Carver Garden and cruises and private charters available. the Children’s Garden.
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Old Courthouse Site (White Haven) www.nps.gov/jeff www.nps.gov/ulsg The historic Old Courthouse was the site The National Park Service interprets the of the landmark Dred Scott slavery trials. life and family of Ulysses S. Grant at this Groups can take part in trial recreations 10-acre site, located next to Grant’s Farm. and tour St. Louis history galleries. Tours of the home are available. Purina Farms Grant’s Farm www.purinafarms.com www.grantsfarm.com Visitors can learn about pets, nutrition The ancestral home of the Busch brew- and view cats and dogs at the Pet Center. ing family, Grant’s Farm offers trackless Animal shows are presented throughout train tours through the Deer Park wildlife the day. preserve plus animal behavior shows and much more.
Scott Joplin House State Historic Site www.mostateparks.com/scottjoplin.htm Visit the turn of the century Scott Joplin House to see how the artist, known as the Father of Ragtime, lived and view memo- rabilia from his musical career.
Laumeier Sculpture Park www.laumeiersculpturepark.org See more than 80 works of contemporary sculpture within a 105-acre natural landscape that is free and open to the public year round.
Lewis & Clark State Historic Site www.campdubois.com Exhibits highlight how the Corps mem- bers were recruited, trained and prepared Cathedral Basilica for the trip and showpieces include a 55-foot replica of the Corps’ main vessel and log cabins.
The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum www.magichouse.org The Magic House offers more than 80 hands-on activities, plus special touring exhibits.
Meramec Caverns www.americascave.com The oldest tourist attraction on Route 66 offers guided cave tours, riverboat rides, Caveman Zipline and a performance venue.
Performance Venue Missouri Botanical Garden ATTRACTIONS Raging Rivers WaterPark will include a one-of-a-kind aquarium, a 200 www.ragingrivers.com foot Ferris wheel, trainshed, ropes course, It’s cool when it’s hot! From its zoomin’ and mirror maze. Cascade Body Flumes to the lazy Endless River – there is something for everyone. Saint Louis Zoo www.stlzoo.org St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station See Sea Lion Sound, visit the elephants or www.stlouisaquarium.com take a spin on the Conservation Carousel. The 75,000-squre-foot St. Louis Aquarium, A miniature train circles the Zoo’s habitats features one-of-a-kind exhibits and tanks with stops at The Living World, Big Cat with one million gallons of water housing Country and Jungle of the Apes. thousands of aquatic species. Six Flags St. Louis Saint Louis Science Center www.sixflags.com/stlouis www.slsc.org Get ready for adventure at this popular fam- Your group can enjoy hundreds of ways ily theme park where one admission price to have hands-on fun like activating includes the Hurricane Harbor water park. the Energizer machine, learning about Rides include roller coasters: The Boss, flight, blasting off at the Boeing Space Batman, Mr. Freeze, Pandemonium and Station or seeing stars in the McDonnell Boomerang, along with shows, shopping Planetarium. and activities.
St. Louis Union Station Third Degree Glass Factory www.stlouisunionstation.com www.thirddegreeglassfactory.com A National Historic Landmark featuring Explore the ancient art of glass-blowing. the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio – This attraction offers tours and demonstra- A Collection by Hilton. Coming soon, it tions of glassblowing techniques.
World Bird Sanctuary www.worldbirdsanctuary.org Live eagles, owls, hawks and more exhib- ited in a convenient 305-acre park setting. Hiking trails, bird watching, picnic areas and knowledgeable naturalists offer unique envi- ronmental entertainment.
World Chess Hall of Fame www.worldchesshof.org A nonprofit, institution – the only one of its kind – with a dynamic relationship between art and chess. THEATRE
.ZACK www.kranzbergartsfoundation.org/zack/ Located in the Grand Center Arts District, World Chess Hall of Fame the Theatre is a comfortable 202-seat venue to experience a wide variety of productions. The Theatre has hosted plays, musicals, film screenings, concerts, and more.
DANCE St. Louis www.dancestlouis.org Bringing the great dance of the world to St. Louis for 50 years. Check website for show schedule.
Performance Venue St. Louis Aquarium The Fabulous Fox Theatre www.fabulousfox.com This ornate 1929 theatre is home to tour- ing Broadway productions throughout the year. Student prices are available for tours of the building as well as many perform- ances.
Grand Center Arts & Entertainment District www.grandcenter.org Located at the “intersection of art and life,” and just minutes from downtown St. Louis, Grand Center is home to many of St. Louis’ top performing arts organiza- tions and venues.
Jazz St. Louis/Ferring Jazz Bistro The Muny www.jassstl.org Live jazz in a newly renovated, intimate 200-seat listening room with reserved tables, clear sound and sight lines, St. Louis Black Repertory Company optional dinner. www.theblackrep.org Called America’s top African-American The Muny theatre company, the Black Rep brings www.muny.com a season of shows ranging from classic America’s largest and oldest outdoor to contemporary. Special school perfor- theatre presents musicals under the stars mances. (January-June) each summer. (June-August) Shakespeare Festival Opera Theatre of Saint Louis www.sfstl.com www.opera-stl.org Grab a picnic and join Shakespeare One of the nation’s premiere festival opera Festival St. Louis in Forest Park. As companies, producing a spring festival St. Louis’ only outdoor professional season (May-June), sung in English with theater, attendees can also experience projected super titles. Complete the expe- exciting pre-show events, performers rience with pre-show garden picnics and and much more. post-show drinks with the singers. Stifel Theatre Powell Symphony Hall www.stifeltheatre.com www.stlsymphony.org This St. Louis institution formerly known Home to the Saint Louis Symphony as Kiel Opera House, hosts an array of with performances that include classical, entertainment, special events and behind holiday and chamber orchestra concerts. the scenes tours. (September-June)
Repertory Theatre of St. Louis MUSEUMS www.repstl.org St. Louis’ premier live professional the- Contemporary Art Museum atre. Produces a wide variety of plays on St. Louis its three stages. The Imaginary Theatre www.contemporarystl.org Company tours the region presenting This nationally recognized museum theatre to children and returns home features changing exhibitions of twice a year to present shows on The contemporary visual art. Rep’s mainstage. (September-April) The Griot Museum of Black History STAGES St. Louis www.thegriotmuseum.com www.stagesstlouis.org Life-size likenesses of famous African- One of the fastest growing professional American Missourians, including George theatre companies of classic American Washington Carver, Dred and Harriet musicals in the country. (May-October) Scott and Josephine Baker. MUSEUMS Missouri History Museum www.mohistory.org The main galleries tell the story of the St. Louis region from earliest times to the present, with significant collections on Charles Lindbergh and the 1904 World’s Fair. Programs and outreach services including travel exhibitions and theatrical presentations.
Moto Museum www.themotomuseum.com A collection of motorcycles from more than 20 countries around the globe and dating back nearly 100 years.
National Blues Museum www.nationalbluesmuseum.org Exploring the Blues and celebrating the The National Museum of Transportation genre as the foundation of modern Amer- ican music with technology-driven experi- ences and exhibits. Holocaust Museum & Learning Center www.hmlc.com The National Museum of Strives to develop, through education, Transportation an understanding of the Holocaust for www.transportmuseumassociation.org present and future generations that will All aboard this fascinating home to steam, guide behavior towards actions which diesel and electric locomotives, street- prevent potential recurrences. cars, buses and aircraft. A special display on Route 66 and rides on miniature trains. Inside the Economy Museum at the Federal Reserve Pulitzer Arts Foundation www.stlouisfed.org/economymuseum www.pulitzerarts.org An award-winning museum that explains The Pulitzer seeks to foster a deeper the economy through nearly 100 modern, understanding and appreciation of art interactive exhibits. in the context of architecture.
International Photography Hall of Fame Saint Louis Art Museum www.iphf.org www.slam.org Preserves, promotes and educates on Collections include exceptional art from the history of photography through exhibi- virtually every culture and time period tions, programs and community outreach. housed in a building built as the Fine Arts Palace for the 1904 World’s Fair. Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum www.facebook.com/jbtelmuseum Saint Louis University Museum of Art Housed in a beautifully restored 1896 www.sluma.slu.edu building, this musuem offers an extensive Local, national and internationally collection of telephones manufactured acclaimed artists are represented. Excep- from the 1900s through the 2000s. Dis- tional glasswork and one of the largest plays were created to inspire an interest in private collections of Asian art in the engineering and history. Midwest.
Mildred Lane Kemper Museum of Art Soldiers Memorial Military Museum www.kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu www.mohistory.org/memorial This fine art collection at Washington A state-of-the-art museum that honors University includes significant holdings military service, veterans and their fami- of 19th and 20th century American and lies. Soldiers Memorial shares American European paintings, sculptures and prints military history through the lens of and contemporary works. St. Louis.
Performance Venue SPORTS & St. Louis Surge www.stlsurgebasketball.com ENTERTAINMENT Professional women’s basketball team, competing in the Women’s Blue Chip Adrenaline Zone/Demolition Ball Basketball League (WBCBL). www.db-az.com Experience multi-level laser tag that Victory Raceway combines hockey, polo, basketball and www.victoryraceway.com Come drive our 45 mph electric powered demolition derby played in bumper cars. go-karts on our 1/4 mile road course Video games, pool and foosball tables are inside a 56,000 sq. ft. air conditioned added amusement for up to 500 people. facility. Great for groups and large parties. Ballpark Village We provide the karts and helmets, must www.stlballparkvillage.com be 50” to drive and have closed-toed Located in the heart of the central shoes. business district and adjacent to Busch Stadium. Retail and entertainment, includ- World Wide Technology Raceway at ing flagship anchors Cardinals Hall of Gateway Fame & Museum and Cardinals Nation www.wwtraceway.com Restaurant, FOX Sports Midwest Live!® A major league complex with a drag strip, and Budweiser Brew House. oval, road course and karting. With racing, driving schools, corporate events and car Chesterfield Sports Fusion shows, there is something for everyone. www.chesterfieldsportsfusion.com The St. Louis area’s newest and most unique indoor recreation facility, featuring More Information Missouri’s biggest and best laser tag For a complete list of attractions, arena. Additional exciting attractions: restaurants, hotels, special events dodge ball, miniature golf, rock climbing or a sample itinerary, visit and arcade. Great for public and private explorestlouis.com/groups-reunions events, big and small. or call 1.800.325.7962 and ask for the Leisure Travel Sales Department. Climb SoiLL Rock Climbing www.climbsoill.com St. Louis’ premier indoor rock climbing facility offering a truly unique climbing experience. Featuring 50 ft. world-class climbing walls for children, beginners and families.
GoApe! Zip Line & Treetop Adventure www.goape.com A treetop adventure with five zip lines and 39 obstacles at heights of 40-50 ft. Zip, swing and climb through the trees of Creve Couer Park. Saint Louis Art Museum St. Louis Blues www.nhl.com/blues The 2019 Stanley Cup Champions are a member of the National Hockey League. Season runs October through April.
St. Louis Cardinals www.cardinals.mlb.com Catch exciting baseball action and cheer for the 2011 World Series Champions. Busch Stadium tours are available.
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