Summer in St. Louis

Click here to view this message in a browser window. Summer in St. Louis In July, St. Louis beckons with brilliant sunshine, lush landscapes and activities for everyone. It's the best time of the year to enjoy budget-friendly fun and unparalleled outdoor recreation – not to mention, barbecue and ice cream all day every day. We've also got Fourth of July festivities that will go off with a bang! Traveling on a Budget Summer vacations can get expensive. Luckily, St. Louis has an abundance of free and affordable activities for every travel persona. Some of our top picks for your trip include a Broadway show at The Muny, a visit to Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, a baseball game at Busch Stadium and an underground adventure through Meramec Caverns. Need more ideas that won't break the bank? Here are 30 things to do in St. Louis for less than $30. Big River Recreation Is it safe to paddle the Mighty Mississippi? Big Muddy Adventures, a world-class St. Louis-based adventure company, is often asked that question, and the answer is a resounding yes. The professional outfitter provides access to the wild wonders of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers with its full fleet of canoes and kayaks. Whether you want to do a microadventure in downtown St. Louis, embark on a full moon float to an uninhabited river island or add a bike ride along the Katy Trail to your aquatic adventure, river trips with Big Muddy Adventures are always memorable. Celebrate Independence Day Cue the sparklers! There's no place like St. Louis on the Fourth of July. Whether you want to party with a partner, friends or family, the Gateway City has brilliant celebrations with a variety of vibes. Parade through downtown St. Louis dressed in red, white and blue; watch a baseball game with a hot dog and a cold beer; or experience a spectacular fireworks display aboard a riverboat. We've got all that and more from July 1 to 4. Looking for more things to do during your trip to St. Louis? Peruse our roundup of 15 things to do in July. 25 Things To Do in St. Louis St. Louis Area Hotels Order Your Official St. Louis Visitors Guide Today Explore St. Louis is the driving force behind St. Louis' $5.9 billion convention and tourism industry, the official destination marketing organization for St. Louis City and County and operator of the America's Center Convention Complex. Explore St. Louis | 701 Convention Plaza, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63101 © Explore St. Louis, All Rights Reserved If you do not wish to receive future emails, click here. (You can also send your request to Customer Care at the street address above.)