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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ St. Louis β€” your itinerary

5 days Β· 9h 30m of activities Β· $16 per person in tickets & dining

Day-by-day plan

Day 1 β€” Arrival

2026-08-05
2h Β· $16
Light afternoon after travel β€” ease into the city.
  • 14:30
    β†’ 16:30
    Afternoon
    πŸ›οΈGateway Arch & Tram Ride
    630-ft stainless steel arch on the Mississippi β€” tram to the top.
    2h Β· $16 Β· must-see

Day 2

2026-08-06
6h Β· $0
  • 09:30
    β†’ 13:30
    Morning
    🌿Saint Louis Zoo (free)
    World-class 90-acre zoo β€” free admission and one of the best in America.
    4h Β· Free Β· must-see
  • 14:00
    β†’ 16:00
    Afternoon
    🎭Saint Louis Art Museum (free)
    Free top-tier art museum in Forest Park β€” Monet to Native American.
    2h Β· Free Β· must-see

Day 3

2026-08-07
1h 30m Β· $0
  • 09:30
    β†’ 11:00
    Morning
    🎭Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour
    Iconic Clydesdale stables and brewing complex β€” free 60-min tour.
    1h 30m Β· Free Β· recommended

Day 4

2026-08-08
0m Β· $0
Free time β€” explore on your own.

Day 5 β€” Departure

2026-08-09
0m Β· $0
Quick morning visit before heading to the airport.
Free time β€” explore on your own.

Budget breakdown

1 traveler Β· 5 days
CategoryPer personPer person
Attractions & activities
Entry tickets and activity fees from your plan.
$16$16
Restaurants (dinner each day)
Midpoint of cost ranges; lunch usually $10-20 extra per day.
$0$0
Lodging (estimate, mid-range)
4 nights Γ— ~$140/night
$560$560
Local transport (estimate)
5 days of metro / taxis / ride share.
$75$75
Total trip estimate$651$651

Mid-range estimates. Travel hackers can cut 30-40%; luxury 2-3Γ—. Lodging assumes mid-range hotel/Airbnb.