🌟 St. Louis Travel Guide (Chicago Nearby Getaway!)

🚗 4.5-hour drive from Chicago 🏨 Hotel Pick ✨ St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton ✅ Don’t miss the stained-glass ceiling lobby—gorgeous colors and patterns! 🎡 Must-Visit Attractions 1️⃣ Budweiser Brewery Experience ✅ Tour the beer-making process + free beer tasting! 2️⃣ Union Station ✅ Ferris wheel, carousel, mirror maze & more—fun for all ages! 3️⃣ Missouri Botanical Garden (🎫 Ticket required) ✅ One of the oldest & most beautiful gardens in the U.S. 4️⃣ Security Building ✅ A historic St. Louis landmark worth seeing. 5️⃣ Missouri History Museum ✅ Dive into Missouri’s past, including the 1904 World’s Fair. 6️⃣ The Gateway Arch (🎫 Ticket required) ✅ Ride to the top for panoramic city views! 7️⃣ Saint Louis Zoo ✅ Get up close with animals—free entry! 8️⃣ Saint Louis Art Museum ✅ Features Qing Dynasty artifacts & global masterpieces. 9️⃣ The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis ✅ Jaw-dropping mosaic artworks inside. 🔟 City Museum (🎫 Ticket required) ✅ A massive playground for kids AND adults (think tunnels, slides, caves!). 1️⃣1️⃣ Contemporary Art Museum ✅ Rotating modern art exhibitions. 🍽️ Food Tip Tai Ke Taiwanese Café (9626 Olive Blvd) – Local favorite! ⚠️ Avoid East St. Louis (Illinois side) for safety. #ChicagoWeekend #StLouis #GatewayArch #FreeAttractions #USATravel #MidwestAdventures