The Top 17 Attractions around University City
There are plenty of places to see and visit around University City. Whether you love hiking or cycling, University City is a region where 17
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: November 13, 2025
Forest Park
Highlight • Forest
Forest Park, with 1,326 acres, is considered one of the premier urban public parks in the US. It features beautiful landscapes sprinkled with forests, ecosystems, nature reserves, and lakes and …
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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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Post-Dispatch Lake, Forest Park
Highlight • Lake
Forest Park in St. Louis is a sprawling urban park spanning 1,371 acres, making it one of the largest urban parks in the United States. It offers a wide range …
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Tower Grove Park
Highlight • Parking
Tower Grove park is a historical green space made up of about seven thousand trees with flowerbeds throughout. It is located adjacent to the Missouri Botanical Gardens, which are well worth visiting while there.
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Saint Louis Zoo – Wetterau Pavilion
Highlight • Structure
The St. Louis Zoo is free to enter and offers nature lovers and zoo lovers a zoo park with animals from all over the world. From big cats and elephants …
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Friedrich Ludwig Jahn Memorial
Highlight • Monument
Friedrich Jahn, a German-Prussian gymnastics educator, founded the Turnverein, an international gymnastic and social society, in Germany in 1811. The monument was installed by the St Louis German community in …
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Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
Highlight • Historical Site
The St. Louis Soldiers Memorial Museum is a free, small museum showcasing the contributions of the U.S. military to St. Louis from the American Civil War to the present day. …
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Lafayette Park
Highlight • Natural Monument
Established in 1836, Lafayette Park predates many iconic American parks, including Central Park and Golden Gate Park. It served as a vital green space for St. Louis residents even before …
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Jefferson Lake
Highlight • Lake
Jefferson Lake is situated in the very east of the huge Forest Park in St. Louis. There are multiple picnic areas around the lake to enjoy a great natural setting …
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Emerson Grand Basin
Highlight • Lake
Emerson Gran Basin is a manmade lake in front of the Saint Louis Art Museum. The architecture of the museum, the square, and the lake with water fountains make it …
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Flowering Trees in Tower Grove Park
Highlight • Forest
Tower Grove park is a historical greenspace made up of about seven thousand trees with flowerbeds throughout. It is located adjacent to the Misssouri Botanical Gardens which are well worth visting while there.
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