Explore St. Louis

About Explore St. Louis

If you think you’ve seen it all, St. Louis surprises, delivering a rare mix of accessibility, affordability and unexpected adventures that feel anything but ordinary. Named Food and Wine’s next great food city, St. Louis feeds off creativity. Blending impressive quality and expansive diversity, local restaurants span cuisines, satiating diners with tried-and-true family recipes, extraordinary contemporary dishes and local farmers feasts. Forbes recently spotlighted Grand Center as the nation’s most exciting emerging arts district, and with more free attractions than any U.S. city outside the nation’s capital, visitors can explore iconic destinations and offbeat gems without spending a penny. In St. Louis, nature also stretches far and wide. Consistently ranked as one of the best urban parks in the country, Forest Park is approximately 500 acres larger than Central Park, with activities for all interests. In addition to its rich history, vibrant neighborhoods, exhilarating sports and renowned beer, St. Louis hospitality sets it apart. Welcoming, friendly and deeply rooted in community, St. Louisans make the city not just a great place to visit, but a vibrant place to remember and return. For meeting planners, whether you’re working on an exclusive event or a large-scale convention, America’s Center in the heart of downtown St. Louis delivers the infinite flexibility, superior services and standout spaces to make your event a success. Within its footprint, the convention center features seven contiguous exhibit halls totaling 574,000 square feet, a spacious ballroom and more than 95 meeting rooms, accommodating events of all sizes, scopes and styles. It also offers a one-stop shop, with sales, marketing and services working under one roof! From America’s Center to unique venues and diverse hotels, St. Louis has everything you need to elevate your event. Here, it’s not just possible – it’s built to inspire and connect.