THINGS TO DO IN ST. LOUIS
APRIL 10-13, 2025
SHOW ME ST. LOUIS!
St. Louis prides itself on being a sports town, but there’s so much more to explore in the city throughout your stay. To make the most of your Frozen Four experience, we’ve put together a guide to getting the most out of the Gateway City!
SPORTING EVENTS THAT WEEKEND
St. Louis Cardinals
April 11-13 vs Philadelphia Phillies
The St. Louis Cardinals, NCAA and St. Louis Sports Commission have teamed up to provide hockey fans an exclusive opportunity to attend a Cardinals game. On Friday, April 11 at 7:15pm and Saturday, April 12 at 1:15pm, the Cardinals battle the Philadelphia Phillies and tickets in the 1st Base Field Box and Right Field Loge will be $10 off for fans that are in St. Louis for the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four! Tickets are limited, so secure yours now!
St. Louis CITY SC
Sunday, April 13 vs Columbus Crew (6 PM)
Beyond hockey and baseball, St. Louis is known for being a huge soccer town. Making their MLS debut in 2023, St. Louis CITY SC has brought the excitement to Energizer Park in Downtown West. If you stick around following the Frozen Four, you won’t be disappointed going to a CITY SC game!
Frozen Four fans can purchase discounted tickets for the April 13th game with lower fees than the typical seats on Seatgeek!
St. Louis Battlehawks
Sunday, April 13 vs DC Defenders (2 PM)
St. Louis’ UFL team, the Battlehawks have brought football fandom back to the Dome at America’s Center. With record-setting ticket sales in their first two seasons, football fans in the Gateway City have made it a can’t-miss atmosphere on game days.
St. Louis Blues
Home Games on Saturday, April 5 or Tuesday, April 15
The 2025 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four will be hosted at Enterprise Center, the home of the St. Louis Blues NHL team. While the team will be on the road the week of the championship, fans who make an extended trip have a chance to see them play on Saturday, April 5 versus Colorado or against the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday, April 15.
SHOW YOUR FROZEN FOUR TICKET & SAVE!
Heads up Frozen Four fans! Flash your game ticket to score discounts on food and beverages, attractions, entertainment, and more throughout the Gateway City!
THE STL SIGHTS!
Tours of Busch Stadium & Cardinals Museum
Busch Stadium tours provide a unique look at the home of the St. Louis Cardinals. Explore areas of the ballpark that may not be regularly accessible during gameday operations with a great experience for families and friends. Tours also include the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum.
Additional tour times will be added soon for the weekend of April 10-13!
Gateway Arch Tours & Museum
Check out St. Louis’ iconic Gateway Arch and experience the views for yourself! Bringing together art, nature, history, and adventure, the Gateway Arch is an inspiration as well as a destination. Spend a few hours or a whole day.
Open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Union Station St. Louis
Beyond the historic train station and hotel, Union Station is home to a variety of attractions including the St. Louis Wheel, Aquarium, mini golf, ropes course, carousel, and more! Enjoy a variety of restaurants including the old fashioned Soda Fountain, The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern, and the Train Shed.
Fans can get 20% off individual attraction tickets when you show your Frozen Four ticket or purchase online with code FROZEN20!
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours
Explore the campus, visit the Clydesdales, and even taste beer straight from the finishing cellars. Choose from a variety of experiences, customized to fit your interests and timeframe.
Tours run from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Length of tour depends on the experience.
The Biergarten is open for dining from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fans can take 15% off the Day Fresh Tour using code EXPLOREBUD15 (online code only).
Ballpark Village
Located next to Busch Stadium, Ballpark Village is the premiere sports themed entertainment district in the region with a variety of restaurants, the Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum, and more!
The Frozen Four broadcast will be shown on the big screen TV with post-game entertainment following the Cardinals game on Friday, April 11 and following the Blues game on Saturday, April 12.
TROLLEY SERVICE
Free trolley offered to/from games at Enterprise Center. Pick-up on north side of FanDuel Sports Live and on Market Street in front of Stifel Theatre. Will loop back and forth throughout games.
Show your Frozen Four ticket to receive 15% off food and beverages and/or waive the cover fee at Ballpark Village!
CARDINALS NATION RESTAURANT: Receive 15% off any food purchase when you show your Frozen Four ticket (offer not valid toward tax, gratuity or alcohol).
City Museum
City Museum is an ever-evolving, always-thrilling, artist-built playground with installations you can immerse yourself in. Explore the enchanted caves, outdoor MonstroCity and four floors of weirdly wonderful fun!
Opens at 10 a.m.
Closes at 6 p.m. on Thursdays, 7 p.m. on Fridays and 9 p.m. on Saturdays.
Frozen Four fans can receive up to 30% off admission, food and drinks! Show your Frozen Four ticket or prepay online with code STLCON.
Saint Louis Zoo
Admission to the Saint Louis Zoo is free!
Enjoy animals from around the world and take a stroll around the park at your leisure. Hop on the Zooline Railroad or the Conservation Carousel, or take in the sites and sounds of the sea lion show. There’s something for everyone at the zoo!
Spring time hours: Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
FOREST PARK
One of the largest urban parks in the United States. At 1,371 acres, it is approximately 500 acres larger than Central Park in New York City.
Home to the Art Museum, Science Center, Zoo, Jewel Box greenhouse, History Museum, The Muny outdoor theatre, two golf courses, a 7.5-mile path for biking, walking and skating, ice skating rink, playing fields, trails, lakes and more.
World Wide Technology Raceway
World Wide Technology Raceway is the home of NASCAR and INDYCAR in St. Louis. Situated just 10 minutes east of downtown in Illinois, WWT Raceway features a drag strip, oval, road course and future karting. For fans with the need for speed, enjoy the Gateway Kartplex, the premier go-kart track in St. Louis.
National Blues Museum
Take a 45-minute self-guided journey into the soul of the Blues—where every corner turned echoes with rhythms and tales from the genre’s rich history. Live bands play nightly and the spring schedule will be released soon.
Open daily from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Named one of the top three gardens in the world, this attraction offers a re-created rainforest, the largest Japanese garden in North America, a Victorian garden, children’s garden, the historic Tower Grove House, a Home Gardening Center, Chinese Garden, magnificent rose garden and much more.
Open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
City Foundry STL
St. Louis’ first true food hall features 20 different kitchens, retail shops, entertainment and more. Situated in Midtown near the campus of Saint Louis University, City Foundry also features Puttshack mini golf, City Winery, Alamo Drafthouse movie theater, Sandbox VR, and Museum of Illusions.
Open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Explore More of St. Louis
FOOD + DRINK SPOTLIGHT
TED DREWES FROZEN CUSTARD
An irresistible icon along the original Route 66, Ted Drewes has served hot fudge sundaes, ice cream sodas and creamy “concretes” for more than 90 years. Created in 1959, the concrete is a malt or shake so thick that it’s served upside down! Don’t miss this quintessential sweet treat stop while you’re in St. Louis!
PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT
2025 Visitor Guide
No matter what your style or budget, St. Louis has something for everyone. Please reference the 2025 official visitor guide provided by Explore St. Louis as you prepare for your trip!
VISIT THE OLYMPIC RINGS
St. Louis’ 1904 Olympic History
St. Louis is most known for hosting the 1904 Worlds Fair, but the city also hosted America’s First Olympic Games that same year and was the birthplace of the Olympic gold medal, the iconic symbol of the games as we know them today. The St. Louis Games also debuted Olympic diving, freestyle wrestling, boxing, and the decathlon, among many other firsts.
Visit the iconic Olympic Rings spectacular on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Only 15 minutes outside downtown, stop by and snap a photo!
