The Top 8 Natural Monuments around St. Louis
St. Louis’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8
beautiful natural monuments around St. Louis. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around St. Louis. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 14, 2025
Gateway Arch
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The Gateway Arch is the tallest structure in the city and the tallest national monument in the United States, standing at 192 meters tall and spanning 192 meters. It features …
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Luther Ely Smith Square
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Luther Ely Smith Square is the landscaped green space that leads to the Gateway Arch and seamlessly connects to the Old Courthouse.
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Tower Grove Park
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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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Citygarden Sculpture Park
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A sculpture park of paved winding paths that spans 2 blocks of downtown St Louis. It contains 24 scultures, 6 rain gardens, pools, and a waterfall.
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Lafayette Park
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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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