If you go to St. Louis, everyone knows you need to see the Arch (and the Mississippi River.) The Arch is actually quite cool. It’s the first thing you see as you cross the Mississippi into St. Louis (if you take I-70/55/64), and there’s something about its geometry that makes it more aesthetically pleasing than an unadorned arch has any right to be.
However, on my last trip there, I stumbled across a new must-visit attraction: The City Museum.
Unfortunately, the pictures don’t do it justice (limitations of point-and-shoots), but the place is crazy. Think Gaudi meets Found Art meets Maze. It’s a giant playground, perfect for rediscovering your inner child: explore, wonder, marvel.
Pro-tip: wear comfortable shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a little gritty (or snagged on something.) While the people watching is great and there is plenty of artwork to admire from the safety of the ground floor, it’s infinitely more fun if you jump into the rabbit hole.