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This 96-acre park houses a collection of contemporary sculptures. Sculptures include internationally celebrated artists such as Vito Acconci, Alice Aycock, Mary Miss, and Dennis Oppenheim. There is also a museum exhibites contemporary artwork. The park and museum owns 447 objects. Admission is free. Allow 1 hour minimum. Address: 12580 Rott Road, West St. Louis MO 63127
Send an Email (4) 1 314 821-1209
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Grant's Farm is a 281 acre wildlife preserve and historical site. The Farm is home to hundreds of exotic animals from around the world. It houses a Clydesdale stallion stable and paddock, miniature zoo, trophy room, carriage collection, animal feeding area, deer park and elephant and bird shows. Allow 1 hour and half. Address: Gracois Road at Grant Road St. Louis MO 63118
1 314 843-1700
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Jewel Box The Jewel Box is one of the most popular locations for weddings in St. Louis. The main display room is 50 feet high, 55 feet wide and 144 feet long, containing about 7,500 square feet of floor space. It features special flower shows at Christmas, early spring, Easter, Mother's Day. Allow 30 minutes minimum. Open year-round. Address: Forest Park St. Louis MO 63101
1 314 531-0080
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Jefferson National Expansion Memorial consists of the Gateway Arch, the Museum of Westward Expansion, and St. Louis' Old Courthouse. the park was established in 1935. More than four million people visited the park in 1999. Address: 11 North 4th Street St. Louis MO 63102
1 314 655-1700
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This is the nation's tallest man-made monument. An inverted arch of gleaming stainless steel that soars 630 feet, the St Louis Arch commemorates what was the gateway to the West for thousands of 19th century pioneers. Address: 707 North First Street St. Louis MO USA 63102
Send an Email 1 877 982-1410
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A 79-acre botanical garden featuring the Climatron domed conservatory of tropical plants, a 14-acre Japanese garden, 23 home demonstration gardens, Chinese, English woodland, rose, herb and display gardens. Experience a narrated tram tour. Gift shop and cafe on-site. Open every day except Christmas. Address: 4344 Shaw Boulevard St. Louis MO 63166-0299
Send an Email (5) 1 314 577-9400
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Laclede's Landing is located on the riverfront between Eads and martin Luther King bridges. This nine-block area is the site of the city's original settlement, now filled with shops, restaurants, and offices. It houses one of the world's first steel truss bridge. MetroLink is free between Laclede's Landing and Union Station from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
1 314 241-5875
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Boat rentals, small paddleboats, large paddleboats, canoes, rowboats and sailboats are available. Open April to October. $10 - $25 per hour. Address: 5600 Clayton Road St. Louis MO 63110
Send an Email (4) 1 314 533-5802
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Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. It is approximately 500 acres larger than Central Park in New York City. The park houses Art Museum, Science Center, Zoo, Jewel Box greenhouse, History Museum and The Muny theatre. 7.5-mile bike, jogging and skating path, ice skating rink, and lakes. Address: 5600 Clayton Road St. Louis MO 63110
Send an Email (5) 1 314 533-5802
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