Free Things to Do in St. Louis
Everyone likes free stuff. Luckily, if you live in St. Louis, some of our best attractions are free. And, if you know where to look, there's always a free festival or event planned for the weekend. If that's not enough, St. Louis has plenty of ways to create your own free adventures. Here are some great ways to spend your free time without spending a dime.
See the Nation's Best Zoo
The St. Louis Zoo is one of the country's best. Actually, both Parenting Magazine and Zagat's call it the top zoo in the nation. Not only does the St. Louis Zoo excel at getting visitors face-to-face with animals, it's also respected for creating exhibits that resemble each animal's natural habitat. Surprisingly, it does all this without charging a dime for admission. That's right, it's Free!
The St. Louis Zoo is one of the country's best. Actually, both Parenting Magazine and Zagat's call it the top zoo in the nation. Not only does the St. Louis Zoo excel at getting visitors face-to-face with animals, it's also respected for creating exhibits that resemble each animal's natural habitat. Surprisingly, it does all this without charging a dime for admission. That's right, it's Free!
Free Attractions for the Whole Family
Many of St. Louis' most popular family attractions are free. Here's a list of some great things to do with the kids that won't require opening your purse or wallet.
Many of St. Louis' most popular family attractions are free. Here's a list of some great things to do with the kids that won't require opening your purse or wallet.
Free Theater at the Muny
An evening of musical theater doesn’t have to cost a lot. In St. Louis it won’t cost you anything. You can see seven shows at the Muny in Forest Park for free. At every performance, the Muny has 1500 free seats that fill up on a first come, first served basis.
An evening of musical theater doesn’t have to cost a lot. In St. Louis it won’t cost you anything. You can see seven shows at the Muny in Forest Park for free. At every performance, the Muny has 1500 free seats that fill up on a first come, first served basis.
A Visit to Grant’s Farm
The St. Louis Zoo isn’t the only place in town to see exotic animals. Grant’s Farm in St. Louis County is a 281 acre park featuring more than a thousand animals from six continents. It’s also home to the world famous Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales. And just like the zoo, you can see it all for free.
The St. Louis Zoo isn’t the only place in town to see exotic animals. Grant’s Farm in St. Louis County is a 281 acre park featuring more than a thousand animals from six continents. It’s also home to the world famous Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales. And just like the zoo, you can see it all for free.
Cahokia Mounds – A Piece of History
The Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is just eight miles from downtown St. Louis near Collinsville, Illinois. The mounds are the remnants of the largest prehistoric Native American civilization north of Mexico. A free interpretive center and museum provide insight into how these ancient Americans lived.
The Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is just eight miles from downtown St. Louis near Collinsville, Illinois. The mounds are the remnants of the largest prehistoric Native American civilization north of Mexico. A free interpretive center and museum provide insight into how these ancient Americans lived.
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour
St. Louis is home to Anheuser-Busch, the world’s largest brewery. Take a free tour of the company’s headquarters and see how its famous Budweiser beer is made. The tour also includes free samples of the latest brews for anyone 21 years or older.
St. Louis is home to Anheuser-Busch, the world’s largest brewery. Take a free tour of the company’s headquarters and see how its famous Budweiser beer is made. The tour also includes free samples of the latest brews for anyone 21 years or older.