17. Gateway Arch National Park, Missouri
11 N 4th St #1810, St. Louis, MO 63102, map
verage Temperatures: 80°F / 57°F
Why Visit: This isn’t a park like the way we traditionally think of National Parks, but St Louis is a great city to visit this time of year with tons of festivals and events.
Festivals and Events: St Louis World’s Fare Heritage Festival & Games (Sep 2-4), The Gateway Cup (Sep 2-5), St Nicholas Greek Festival (Sep 2-5), Japanese Festival (Sep 3-5), St Louis Art Fair (Sep 9-11), Ascension CHarity Classic (Sep 6-11), Music at the Intersection (Sep 10-11), St Louis Ren Faire (Sep 17-Oct 23), Greater St Louis Hispanic Festival (Sep 23-25), and Taste of St Louis (Sep 23-25).
Best For / Top Activities: Guided Tours, Museums, Sightseeing
Don’t Miss:
- To Do – Tram Ride to the Top, Explorer’s Garden, Reflection Ponds, Grand Staircase, Old Courthouse
- Wildlife – Gray Squirrel, Opossum, Coyote, Bats
- How many days do you need? 1-3
Local Tip: There is no official parking at Gateway Arch National Park, but you get preferred parking at the Stadium East Parking Garage.
