Explore many fun ideas for couples to do in St. Louis, Missouri. Indoors, outdoors, free or expensive""you'll find something here.
St. Louis is known as the "Gateway to the West." It can also be the "Gateway to Romance" for couples. Below are a few ideas for couples to explore together, whether on a first date, a twentieth date, a honeymoon, or celebrating a golden anniversary.
St. Louis's best-known feature is its icon, the Gateway Arch. Many people don't realize it is possible to ride to the top to get a view of the city unlike any other. Visitors ride in cozy little elevators up the legs of the Arch, then gaze out the windows of the observation deck at the city and the Mississippi River below. Later, guests can visit the underground museum, where they can see a film about the construction of the Arch, and view artifacts about our country's westward expansion.
If arts and culture are your style, try visiting the Art Museum or the History Museum, both located in beautiful Forest Park. While there, stop by the free St. Louis Zoological Park, or the Science Center, featuring a planetarium and an Imax theater. Take a trip over to Clayton and meander through dozens of galleries, featuring work from local and national artists. For flora lovers, there is Missouri Botanical Garden, one of the world's best.
St. Louis is also a great place to take in a game with your sweetheart. St. Louis is home to the football Rams, the baseball Cardinals, and the hockey Blues.
If it's not the right sports season for you, maybe you'd prefer a stroll through any one of St. Louis's shopping malls. One of the best is Union Station, a converted train station now housing dozens of specialty shops and restaurants. Take a ride on the Metrolink light rail system west from there to the airport, or east back downtown to historic Laclede's Landing, where you can take a ride on a paddleboat, or test your luck on a casino boat.
After a day of touring the city, you and your partner are bound to be hungry. Many of the world's best restaurants can be found in St. Louis. From Italian cuisine on the world-renowned Hill, to Asian, Indian, or African, almost any taste buds can be satisfied. Dress up in your finest and take your sweetie to a four-star steak house, or a wear your shorts and flip-flops to an outdoor café and indulge in St. Louis's famous barbecue. Don't forget to try some toasted ravioli, only found in St. Louis.
Once your belly is full, there are countless possibilities for after-dinner entertainment. If high-brow is your mood, try a symphony performance at Powell Hall, or take in a show at Fox Theatre. For a more casual atmosphere, take a romantic carriage ride through the Landing, where you can then catch a set at one of the country's finest blues clubs, or dance the night away at a nightclub.
Are you ready to head home, or is your date just beginning? Many area hotels and inns feature special packages for couples looking for a romantic getaway. Whether visiting from out of town or just looking for a weekend escape from the hustle and bustle, couples taking advantage of these packages can receive champagne, chocolates, spa treatments, and even tickets to select shows and attractions.
No matter your taste, there is never a shortage of things for couples to experience together in St. Louis.
