Why go
- Independent city in Missouri, United States.
- 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including Forest Park, St. Louis.
- 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.
- Served by St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).
History
St. Louis is an independent city in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies near the confluence of the Mississippi and the Missouri rivers. In 2020, the city proper had a population of 301,578, while its metropolitan area, which extends into Illinois, had an estimated population of over 2.8 million. It is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri and the second-largest in Illinois. The city's metropolitan statistical area is the 23rd-largest in the United States.
Must-see attractions
Eat & drink
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 16 airlines, 60 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 737-300, 737-800, 737-800) · 33 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Grand Rapids, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Newark, Oklahoma City, Omaha, Orlando, Panama City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh-durham, San Antonio, San Diego, Tampa, Tulsa, Washington
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 73C, 717, 737-800) · 23 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore*, Chicago*, Columbus*, Dallas*, Dallas-Fort Worth*, Denver*, Detroit*, Fort Lauderdale*, Grand Rapids*, Kansas City*, Las Vegas*, Los Angeles*, Milwaukee*, Minneapolis*, Nashville*, New Orleans*, Oklahoma City*, Omaha*, Philadelphia*, Raleigh-durham*, San Antonio*, Tampa*
- American Airlines AA (737-800, M83, A319, MD-80, CRJ-700, 737…) · 11 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York*, Philadelphia*, Phoenix, Pittsburgh*, Seattle*, Washington*
- US Airways US (737-800, M83, A319, MD-80, CRJ-700, CRJ…) · 10 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York*, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh*, Washington*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, ERJ-145, CRJ-700, CRJ, Embraer 170, A319…) · 8 routes: Chicago*, Cleveland*, Denver*, Houston*, Newark*, San Francisco, Toronto*, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700, A320, A319, 717, M90, MD-88…) · 7 routes: Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York*, New York, Salt Lake City
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 6 routes: Cape Girardeau, Fort Leonardwood, Kirksville, Marion, Owensboro, Quincy
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319, A320) · 5 routes: Cancun, Denver, Montego Bay, Puerto Vallarta, Punta Cana
- Air Choice One 3E (CNC) · 3 routes: Burlington, Decatur, Jonesboro
- Alaska Airlines AS (M83, 737-800, 73J) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, Seattle
- AeroMéxico AM (717, M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air Canada AC (CRJ) · 1 route: Toronto*
- Air France AF (717, M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A319, M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A319, 717, M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL); 46 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: STL has direct flights to 60 destinations on 16 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Los Angeles, Denver, New York, Philadelphia…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for St. Louis, Missouri. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.