17. Gateway Arch National Park, Missouri
11 N 4th St #1810, St. Louis, MO 63102, card
average temperatures: 80°F / 57°F
Why visit: This is not a park as we traditionally think of National Parks, but St. Louis is a great city to visit this time of year countless festivals and events.
Festivals and events: St Louis World’s Fare Heritage Festival & Games (September 2-4), The Gateway Cup (September 2-5), St Nicholas Greek Festival (September 2-5), Japanese Festival (September 3-5), St Louis Art Fair (September 9-11), Ascension CHarity Classic (September 6-11), Music at the Intersection (September 10-11), St Louis Ren Faire (September 17-October 23), Greater St Louis Hispanic Festival (September 23-25). September ), and Taste of St Louis (September 23-25).
Best For/Top Activities: Tours, museums, sights
Do not miss it:
- To do: tram ride to the top, Explorer’s Garden, reflection ponds, grand staircase, old courthouse
- Wildlife – gray squirrel, possum, coyote, bats
- How many days do you need? 1-3
Local tip: There is no official parking lot at Gateway Arch National Park, but preferred parking is available at the Stadium East Parking Garage.
