Hidden Gems in St. Louis: Why One Day is Never Enough!

✨ Stop1️⃣ World Chess Hall of Fame Did you know St. Louis is the "Chess Capital of America"? ♟️ Here's why: 🏆 Home to the world's largest wooden king chess piece (once a Guinness record!) 🌟 Top-tier players have settled here, and tournaments are Congress-recognized! 🃏 Themed chess sets you won't believe exist: Cats/Dogs/Frogs/Pigs/Pandas/Bugs/Birds/Dragons... and even crazier ones you'd never imagine! 🏗️ PS: The Chess Club across the street is under renovation—this Central West End district (a chic, mostly white area) will soon be even livelier! 👑 Fun Fact: Chinese chess prodigy Zhu Chen, who moved to Qatar for love, is honored here! 💡 3rd Floor: Interactive displays, historical matches, and free play areas for chess lovers of all ages & skill levels! 🎡 Stop2️⃣ Union Station More than just a historic train station—it's now an entertainment wonderland with: 🐠 Aquarium | 🎡 Ferris Wheel | 🎠 Carousel | ⛳ Mini-Golf | 🧗 Adventure Course | 🌀 Mirror Maze 🚂 Still serves Amtrak trains—blending old-school charm with modern fun! 🏰 Stop3️⃣ City Museum A madcap playground inside a former shoe factory! Expect: 🌀 Whimsical tunnels, secret staircases, & giant slides (yes, adults can play too!) 🎨 Surreal art installations & interactive exhibits that spark curiosity ⚠️ Note: Ticket required + security check 💵 Stop4️⃣ Economy Museum Money nerds, rejoice! Dive into: 📜 The history of the U.S. dollar 📊 Hands-on Wall Street trading simulations 🔍 Counterfeit detection workshops 💻 Home of Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)—where economic stats come to life! #StudyInTheUS #MuseumAdventures #BucketListSpots #Missouri #Illinois #StLouis #WanderlustDiaries