St. Louis 3-Day Itinerary

The perfect long weekend in St. Louis: 3 days and 2 nights for about $1,314 for two, flights from New York included.

Three days of must-see attractions, local favorites, and insider tips, with what the weekend costs from where you fly.

Flying from

What 3 days, 2 nights costs

The fare from where you fly, two nights at the typical hotel night and three days of spend. Change it to fit your trip.

Travellers2

Nights2

Travel style

Changes daily spend only; the hotel night stays the same.

Fare · New York to St. Louis × 2
Economy round trip, usually about $351 each
$702
Hotel night · $141 × 2 nights
What a night here usually costs, from hotel prices we check every week. 2 travellers share a room.
$282
Daily spend · $55 × 2 travellers × 3 days
Restaurants, transport and paid sights, per person per day. The hotel isn't in it.
$330

Trip cost: flights + hotel + daily spend$1,314

3 days, 2 nights, 2 travellers, mid-range, flying from New York. Usual prices we track ourselves, not a price you can book.

How we know

Fare: the middle price of the economy round trips we found from New York on our latest check (half were cheaper, half dearer), for departures in the coming weeks.
Hotel night: the middle nightly price of the St. Louis hotels we check three times a week (see our hotel price index).
Daily spend: food, local transport and sights per person, from our city guide, by travel style. The hotel isn't in it.
Total: fare × travellers + hotel night × nights × rooms + daily spend × travellers × days. Prices move, so treat it as a guide, not a quote.

Each day's highlights in order. Want more days or a different pace? The planner at the end reshapes it around you.

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Day 1Gateway Arch tram ride
1. Old Courthouse
2. Laclede's Landing
3. Ted Drewes frozen custard
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Day 2Forest Park: St. Louis Zoo
1. Art Museum
2. History Museum — all free
3
Day 3Anheuser-Busch brewery tour
1. Cherokee Street murals
2. City Museum

Verified spots in St. Louis that the classic route skips.

Hidden GemsCahokia Mounds UNESCO World Heritage Site
Just across the river in Illinois, these pre-Columbian earthen mounds are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the remains of North America's greatest ancient city.
Hidden GemsThe Fabulous Fox
This opulent 1929 Byzantine-Moorish movie palace hosts Broadway touring productions beneath a ceiling of gilded plasterwork and twinkling faux stars.
Hidden GemsLaumeier Sculpture Park
Ninety-six free acres of rolling suburban parkland dotted with over 70 large-scale contemporary sculptures that reward a slow, wandering afternoon walk.
Hidden GemsLemp Mansion
A hauntingly beautiful 1860s brewery mansion steeped in the tragic Lemp family legend, offering tours, dining, and overnight stays for the adventurous.
Hidden GemsCherokee Street
A vibrant, eclectic corridor lined with antique shops, Mexican taquerias, vintage boutiques, and murals that pulse with authentic neighborhood energy.
Hidden GemsThe Muny
The oldest and largest outdoor musical theater in the nation nestled in Forest Park, offering free seats in the last rows for every single performance.

Each place was checked on Google Maps: real address, right city, still open.

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