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The Best Things to Do and See on Laclede’s Landing
The Best Things to Do and See on Laclede’s Landing
Whether you’re visiting from out of town or a local, Laclede’s Landing offers a dynamic experience of all that St. Louis has to offer in one place. With a range of entertainment options that appeal to adults and families alike, a good time is a given here on the Landing. If you’re planning a trip to the Gateway Arch or the St. Louis Riverfront, Laclede’s Landing offers the ideal place to start and end your trip.
To start planning your trip, take a look at the sample itineraries below and discover all that there is to explore on the Landing.
Bars and Restaurants
Historic Buildings
10:00 AM: Start the morning by walking along the Riverfront or following a self-guided tour of the historical architecture and buildings on the Landing. If you have extra time before lunch, you can even visit a few shops that call the Landing home.
12:00 PM: Enjoy lunch at Kimchi Guys, St. Louis’s first Korean fried chicken eatery!
1:00 PM: Visit the Wax Museum.
2:30/3:00 PM: Take a ride on one of the St. Louis Riverboats to see St. Louis from a totally different perspective!
5:00: If you want to stay for dinner, try another restaurant on the Landing. For a memorable family dinner, we recommend the Old Spaghetti Factory.
9:00 AM: Find easy parking on the Landing. If you’re already staying on the Landing, you get to skip this step!
9:15-9:30 AM: Walk to the Gateway Arch and take in the sights of the Big Muddy, the Riverfront walkway, and Eads Bridge.
9:30 AM: Enter the newly renovated Gateway Arch and explore the museum exhibits.
10:30 AM: Begin the tram ride to the top of the Arch (it’s best to purchase your tickets in advance).
10:35 AM: Enjoy the views from the top of the Arch—630 feet above the City of St. Louis!
11:15 AM: Descend to the base of the Arch and explore the gift shop.
11:30 AM: Begin the return walk to Laclede’s Landing.
11:45 AM/12:00 PM: Visit one of the seven restaurants on the Landing for lunch. For families wanting a taste of St. Louis, we recommend The Lou or Big Daddy’s.
1:00 PM: Visit the variety of local shops on the Landing.
2:00 PM: Walk through the Wax Museum.
3:00 PM: Take a ride on the St. Louis Riverboats.
5:00 PM: Stick around and enjoy dinner on the Landing.
6:30 PM: Park or arrive on the Landing and take a short walk along the Riverfront.
7:00 PM: Arrive for dinner reservations at Morgan Street Brewery. Order a beer flight to sample all house beers on tap.
8:30 PM: Go to The Lou and sample one of more than 100 flavored shots.
11:00 PM: Finish the night at Big Daddy’s or take a late-night stroll the the Arch Grounds and enjoy the lights of the city.
6:30 PM: Park or arrive on the Landing and take a short walk along the Riverfront.
7:00 PM: Arrive for dinner reservations at Más Tequila Cantina.
8:00 PM: Sample the award-winning local beers at Morgan Street Brewery.
9:30 PM: Find your favorite out of more than 140 flavored shots crafted at The Lou.
11:00 PM: Keep the night going as late as you want with drink specials at Big Daddy’s.
Here’s a look at life on #LacledesLanding.
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