The Top 20 Attractions in St. Louis County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in St. Louis County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, St. Louis County is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: December 20, 2025
River des Peres Greenway
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Nice bike path along the River des Peres. Conditions are not as great as on Grant Trail, but still pretty decent.
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Meramec Greenway Trail – Eastern Section
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Neat trail close to the Meramec. Good surface, but lots of turns (can’t go too fast).
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Sunset View of Creve Coeur Lake
Highlight • Viewpoint
Creve Coeur Lake is a 320-acre lake located in Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park. The park dates back to 1945 and now offers a place for picnics, non-motorized boating, and fishing.
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Veterans Memorial Bridge
Highlight (Segment) • Bridge
This bike path is part of the Creve Coeur Park Connector. The surface is in great shape, great conditions for road cycling.
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Greensfelder Park
Highlight • Forest
Greensfelder Park, once a site of logging, mining, and various industrial activities in the 19th and early 20th centuries, has transformed into a cherished natural oasis. Its journey from a …
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Lone Wolf Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
The Lone Wolf Trail is right in the heart of Castlewood State Park. The trail shares a path with the Riverscene Trail very briefly near an observation deck and also …
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Eagle Valley Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
This well-marked trail offers peace of mind, making it hard to lose your way. You'll be thankful for the cool shade provided by the dense woods throughout much of the …
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Rockwoods Reservation Conservation Area
Highlight • Forest
Before becoming a conservation area in 1938, Rockwoods Reservation had a rich history. It was initially inhabited by various Native American cultures, and later, in the early 1800s, it became …
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Meramec Greenway Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Meramec Greenway Trail is a scenic route that connects riders to the Meramec River and many parks in the region as it winds along the river and limestone bluffs through woodlands and several communities.
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Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park
Highlight • Forest
This public recreation area features a network of walking trails that lead you around well-maintained woodland that features creeks and picnic areas. There is plentiful birdlife in this park, including …
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