Stretching west from the banks of the Mississippi River and ending at Tucker Boulevard, Downtown St. Louis is re-developing in real time, with exciting landmarks and attractions being added as quickly as you can keep up. Perhaps the most note-worthy addition to the area is One Cardinal Way, a luxury high-rise apartment complex that serves as an extension of Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village.

Tourists and residents alike will fall in love with year-round staples like Kiener Plaza, Citygarden Sculpture Park and Gateway Arch National Park. Spend an afternoon scootering around Market Street or lounging on a blanket, watching as the mighty river slowly passes you by.