A more gentle or colorful place in St. Louis, there cannot be. Under the beautiful glass arches of the 8,000 square foot conservatory are more than 60 species of the world’s most beautiful butterflies flying freely among dozens of species of flowering plants that contribute to the life-cycle of butterflies. A part of the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Sophia M. Sachs...

Oh, how much fun the people of St. Louis have in these two blocks of downtown, and they invite visitors and everyone to come play with them. Once a blighted couple of blocks with buildings that needed to be torn down, the Gateway Foundation came in and made something beautiful. Amidst fountains, trees and flowering plants, picnic tables and green...

Go fly a kite, or a remote-controlled airplane. Paddle a boat. Shoot an arrow. Stop and smell the roses. Learn some history. Appreciate some art. Listen to an opera. Study some science. Observe some wildlife. Or just lie in the grass under a tree and enjoy the 1300 acres of Forest Park, a place that has defined the heart of...

For more than 150 years, the Missouri Botanical Garden has brought beauty and culture to the people of St. Louis while contributing greatly to the world of science as a center for botanical study. Founded by Henry Shaw in 1859, the garden’s 79 acres includes eight specialized gardens, a conservatory and numerous special events and educational classes. It is a...