- The list below includes 203 free or cheap things to do in or near St. Louis, Missouri, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, Parks and Historic Sites.
- From Forest Park to City Garden, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in St. Louis and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Florissant, Edwardsville, Ballwin and St. Charles.
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During a summer camp children learn rock-climbing techniques through active instruction and supervised games
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Created in 1986, Forest Park sits on 1,300 acres. The park contains several attractions, including the Saint Louis Zoo, the World's Fair Pavilion, Flegal Falls, and the Saint Louis Art Museum.
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Part urban park, part sculpture garden, City Garden opened in 2009. The garden sits on 2.9 acres and features extensive landscaping, sculptures from various artists, a spray plaza for kids and other features.
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Designed by Cass Gilbert, the Central Public Library was built in 1912.The library was partially financed through a donation from Andrew Carnegie and contains elaborate designs throughout, including a ceiling modified from Michelangelo's famous ceiling at the Laurentian Library.
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An architecturally intriguing park from a design perspective, Tower Grove Park features a variety of pavilions, each built in its own style. the park also features a pond and scenic landscaping.
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At Lone Elk Park, visitors can drive through a scenic park filled with deer, turkeys, bison, and elk. Visitors can drive up close to the animals to observe them in their natural habitat.
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11 N 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
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The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial is a memorial that is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson's role in expanding to the western states. The memorial features an artifact of the month exhibit that displays rare items every month.
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Located on 79 acres, the Missouri Botanical Garden contains several attractions for people of all ages. Top attractions include the Climatron, the Japanese Garden, the Children's Garden, and the Tram Tours.
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7400 Grant Road, St. Louis, MO 63123
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The Ulysses S. Grant National Historical Site is a 9.65 acre historical site commemorating the life of Ulysses S. Grant (previously named White Haven.) The site features five significant structures associated with Grant or his immediate family.
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The Gateway Arch, Old Courthouse, and Museum of Westward Expansion make up the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park. The park also has information on the history of the park, the city, and the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Built because of St. Louis' role as the Gateway to the West, the Gateway Arch stands 630 tall and weighs 17,246 tons. Visitors can take a tram to the top of the arch.