IFEA WELCOMES YOU TO . . . ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

There's so many things to see, do, explore, eat, drink and experience in St. Louis - there's not enough space on this page to write them all down!  So we thought we'd give you the top 25 things to see and do in St. Louis and then provide you with some excellent resources so you can plan your time and your adventures as you chose while you're at the IFEA's 55th Annual Convention & Expo this September 15-17, 2010!

Top 25 Things to See & Do in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.

1. Ride to the top of the Gateway Arch, towering 630-feet over the Mississippi River.

2. Visit an artistic oasis in the heart of downtown. Citygarden offers a vibrant blending of lush plantings and internationally renowned sculpture.

3. Explore Forest Park's 1,300 acres of lakes, walking paths and attractions.

4. Drive Old Route 66 and visit some of the “ Mother Road’s” most fascinating stops.

5. Enjoy world-class free attractions, including the Art Museum, Zoo, Science Center, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Grant's Farm, and the Missouri History Museum.

6. Marvel at the Missouri Botanical Garden, one of the world’s top public gardens.

7. Free your inner child at the Magic House, City Museum and other kid-friendly attractions.

8. Visit an ancient Indian civilization at Cahokia Mounds.

9. Cheer for the MLB’s Cardinals, NFL's Rams and NHL's Blues.

10. Count the mosaics at the breathtakingly beautiful Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis.

11. Flirt with Lady Luck at one of the area’s five casinos including: Lumiére Place, Harrah's, The President, Ameristar and Casino Queen.  

12. Experience live blues music in one of the dozens of area clubs and taverns.

13. Get your motor running at the Museum of Transportation or Gateway International Raceway.

14. Visit the heart of St. Louis through our friendly and charming neighborhoods.

15. Take in the art at the Laumeier Sculpture Park, The Contemporary Art Museum, the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts and The Sheldon Concert Hall, Ballroom & Art Galleries.

16. Re-discover your heritage at the Old Courthouse, Black World History Museum, and Faust Historic Village.  

17. Visit the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery.  

18. Satisfy your taste buds at any of our hundreds of one-of-a-kind restaurants.

19. Fill an extra suitcase during a shopping trip through major malls and antique and collectible stores.

20. Attend one of the area’s unique fairs or festivals.

21. Explore the final frontier at the Science Center's Space Sciences Center or the Challenger Learning Center.

22. Get an adrenaline rush on the world-class roller coasters and thrill rides at Six Flags St. Louis.  

23. Play Scott Joplin’s ragtime tunes at the composer's historic home.

24. Talk to the animals at Grant's Farm, Purina Farms, The Wild Canid Survival Center, the World Bird Sanctuary and the St. Louis Zoo. 

25. Cruise the mighty Mississippi River on the Tom Sawyer or Becky Thatcher paddle wheeler.

Resources for Continuing Your Exploration of St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.!

• St. Louis Visitor Information
• St. Louis Union Station Marriott Hotel Travel Guide
• St. Louis Visitor's Guide