St. Louis Ultimate Guide 🌉 Explore the Heart of the Midwest in 2 Days

📍 Day 1: Iconic Landmarks Morning • Gateway Arch National Park 🏗️ Ride the capsule tram to the top (book early to avoid crowds!) Explore the underground Westward Expansion Museum 🎞️ Lunch • Broadway Oyster Bar 🦞 Try the Cajun-style crawfish roll (a local favorite!) Afternoon • City Museum 🏰 A magical playground made from recycled factory parts! (Wear clothes you can climb in!) Slide down the 10-story slide + explore airplane wreckage ✈️ Evening • Mississippi River Cruise 🚢 See the Arch lit up at night + live jazz music 🎷 📍 Day 2: Culture & Nature Morning • Forest Park 🌳 FREE zoo (don’t miss the penguins!) 🐧 Art Museum with Monet masterpieces 🖼️ Lunch • Union Station 🍕 Historic train station turned food hall (Try St. Louis-style pizza!) Afternoon • The Hill (Little Italy) 🏡 Buy fresh pasta + tiramisu � Snap pics of colorful rainbow rowhouses 🌈 Evening • Ballpark Village 🍺 Drink craft beer near the Cardinals’ stadium (quieter on non-game days!) 🍽️ Must-Eat List ✔ Toasted Ravioli (Charlie Gitto’s does it best!) ✔ Gooey Butter Cake (Park Avenue Coffee’s is legendary!) ✔ St. Louis BBQ (Pappy’s Smokehouse for fall-off-the-bone ribs!) 🚗 Pro Tips • Downtown is walkable (+ tram accessible) • Rent a car for nearby wineries • Free parking in Forest Park on Tues/Thurs #StLouisTravel #GatewayArch #ExploreSTL #MidwestAdventures #USATrip #FoodieParadise