St. Louis, Missouri

Just in time for Veterans Day, the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum in downtown St. Louis will reopen, with a weeklong slate of special events and commemorations. Here’s what you need to know about the 2-year, $30 million renovation.

The “Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds” exhibit recently made its North American debut at the Saint Louis Art Museum. Visitors see ancient Egyptian artifacts from two cities that, until the last decade, had been lost undersea. Their discovery is considered one of the greatest finds in the history of underwater archaeology.

After a five-year renovation and a boost to national park status, it’s time to party at the St. Louis Gateway Arch.

Let that famous Gateway Arch be your portal to a city of proud neighborhoods, where all the amenities of a big metropolitan area—museums, restaurants, concerts, parks and sports—are incredibly easy to access.

Every Midwestern city has its gems, but St. Louis takes the crown when it comes to free things to do. Here are some of the best deals (but do factor in parking fees) in St. Louis:

With nearly 140 shops, galleries, restaurants and entertainment galore, it's easy to spend 24 hours—or more—on this happening St. Louis street