Tourists will find many things to do in St. Louis, including visiting famous landmarks and educational museums. The Basilica of St. Louis is popular with tourists because of its huge mosaic art, over 80,000 square feet. The Gateway arch is another popular tourist attraction though it does not require very much time to visit. This iconic arch hosts historical Museum as well as a short movie about to the building of the arch. Unlike many other Museum movies however this one is quite entertaining. Outdoor lovers will want to pay a visit to the Missouri botanical Gardens both for the beautiful landscapes as well as the many different events that the Gardens host.

St. Louis shopping is fairly uneventful and will not be impressive to most tourists who are used to cities with more vibrant shopping scenes. It has since St. Louis shopping is only made up of a few large mega malls and shopping centers that are fairly common throughout most of the United States. Prices will vary depending on the store visited, and people looking for a bargain that will want to limit themselves to secondhand stores and flea markets. International visitors should know that in the United States it is not common to haggle over the price of an item and is not only considered rude, but futile because prices are usually not negotiable.

Getting around in St. Louis almost requires the use of a car. Like many other major US cities St. Louis was built with the automobile in mind; therefore it may be required to drive yourself to some destinations on your agenda that are not connected to the public bus lines or the woefully small light rail system. Car parking in St. Louis is simple and is usually handled on an hourly basis either with on the street parking, or parking in large parking structures. To car hire in St. Louis you will need a valid drivers license. Driving itself is fairly easy in St. Louis, the roads are clearly laid out and well maintained. Street signs help travelers get where they need to go, and traffic is not too bad except for the normal rush-hour times which can easily be avoided by tourists.

St. Louis has all the hotels traveler could want and finding a St. Louis hotel is as easy as looking in the phone book or logging onto the Internet. The majority of hotels in St. Louis or chain hotels that travelers will be very familiar with and offer a good level of service and cleanliness. St. Louis restaurants featured traditional American flavors as well as many international ones, as much of American food comes from international origins. People hoping to try something regional should look out for St. Louis style barbecue steaks and gooey butter cake. Both are local specialties that can be found in many restaurants throughout the city.