We are excited to welcome you to St. Louis!
Within Walking Distance of the Conference
The Gateway Arch
5 minute walk via the Arch Trail
North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
Experience a destination where the stories are as incredible as the views.
Welcome to Gateway Arch National Park!
Ballpark Village
8 minute walk
601 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102
Experience famous sites and new favorites when visiting Ballpark Village in the heart of downtown St. Louis. Ballpark Village is conveniently located adjacent to Busch Stadium and within walking distance to the new Arch riverfront, museums, and more, giving guests the spirit of St. Louis within just a few city blocks.
National Blues Museum
8 minute walk
615 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63101
The National Blues Museum is a 501 non-profit museum in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, dedicated to exploring the musical history and impact of the blues. It exists as an entertainment and educational resource focusing on blues music. The Museum offers a rotating collection of exhibits, live performances in the Lumiere Place Legends room, and is available for private events.
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
20 minute walk
201 S 18th St, St. Louis, MO 63103
Your journey through the St. Louis Aquarium starts along a freshwater river and the shallow waters of a salt marsh, then moves into the deep, dark abyss of the ocean open. Visit our website to see what’s in store for you when you spend an afternoon at the most unique indoor attraction in St. Louis!
The St. Louis Wheel at Union Station
20 minute walk
201 S 18th St, St. Louis, MO 63103
The St. Louis Wheel™ is a 200-foot high observation wheel with 42 fully enclosed, climate controlled gondolas that seat up to eight riders each. Wheel passengers will take three to four rotations high over the St. Louis skyline during the 15-minute ride. The St. Louis Wheel™ is a new iconic attraction on the St. Louis skyline and is operational every day of the year. Purchase Tickets
The City Museum
20 minute walk
750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103
Explore the unexpected. City Museum is a hundred-year-old warehouse in downtown St. Louis in which artists have repurposed the pieces of old cities to build miles of tunnels, slides, climbers, bridges, and castles. There are secret passages and grand galleries. Playgrounds and ball pits. A circus and a train. A rooftop school bus and a Ferris wheel. Purchase Tickets
St. Louis Architecture Tour
Explore the fascinating history, culture, and architectural legacy of Downtown St. Louis from the city's founding through its current development. Your experienced guides will discuss famous landmarks as well as hidden gems, stunning architectural details, and the art of historic preservation.
Other Attractions Outside of Downtown STL
Budweiser Brewery Tour STL
8 minute drive
1200 Lynch St, St. Louis, MO 63118
Explore our campus, visit the Clydesdales, and even taste beer straight from the finishing cellars. You haven’t experienced St. Louis until you’ve experienced our Tours. Choose from a variety of experiences, customized to fit your interests and timeframe.
Cherokee Street
8 minute drive
2634 Cherokee Street, St. Louis, MO 63118
Well known for its authentic restaurants, Cinco De Mayo celebration and other street festivals throughout the year, La Calle Cherokee district is the heart of St. Louis’s Latinx food and culture. For decades now, Latinx entrepreneurs and families have been moving to the strip of Cherokee Street between Gravois and Jefferson to open businesses, and build their dreams.
The Saint Louis Zoo
13 minute drive
1 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110
FREE Admission!
Home to over 14,000 animals, representing nearly 500 species, the Saint Louis Zoo is recognized worldwide for its innovative approaches to animal care and management, wildlife conservation, research and education. One of the few free zoos in the nation, the Saint Louis Zoo attracts approximately 3 million visitors annually and is the most-visited attraction in the region.
Missouri Botanical Garden
10 minute drive
4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110
You may come for the beautiful floral displays, or perhaps you want to find out more about gardening or making changes that support sustainable living. Whatever brings you here – whether you love strolling the grounds or you come to see a particular collection – the Missouri Botanical Garden has something to offer everyone at any time of the year.