St. Louis for Couples

Love, St. Louis

Couples choose our romantic city for grown-up getaways

Love to travel with your love? Pack up your passion and head to the romance capital of the Heartland – St. Louis. A rendezvous in The Lou can fan the flames of affection and fun during an idyllic, grown-up getaway.

Celebrate a landmark anniversary with a visit to St. Louis’ iconic landmark – the glorious Gateway Arch. Cuddle together on a tram ride that rises 630 feet to a breathtaking view of the meandering Mississippi and the sparkling city below. Or maybe woo Lady Luck at the St. Louis area’s dockside casinos. Perhaps make like Scarlett and Rhett during a moonlight paddlewheel riverboat cruise.

Whatever you choose to do together, break from the daily grind with stays at St. Louis’ plush, pampering hotels or charming bed & breakfast inns. Lodging choices appeal to every guest’s romantic side – from chic and contemporary to traditionally elegant.

Nature Lovers

Float on the wings of love and get bussed by beautiful butterflies at the lush Butterfly House or encounter feathered friends migrating through the Columbia Bottom or Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center. Your hearts can beat to the clip-clop rhythm of a horse-drawn carriage as you ride through downtown streets or the Victorian splendor of Tower Grove Park. Pack a picnic or pop a bottle of bubbly during a romantic row on the placid waterways in Forest Park. View the powerful merging of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers at Confluence Point State Park. Rent a tandem bike near the Gateway Arch Riverboats and pedal together alongside the Mighty Mississippi’s Riverfront Trail.

Passionate about gardening? Surround yourself in nature’s beauty at the glorious Missouri Botanical Garden and meadows brimming with spring wildflowers at Shaw Nature Reserve. The seasonal floral displays at Forest Park’s Jewel Box always send the message “I love you.” Or stroll together on historic neighborhood garden tours that peek into Central West End mansions, ultra-modern dwellings in the downtown Loft District, elegant Victorian “painted ladies” of Lafayette Square and the wrought iron-bedecked beauties that signal Soulard’s French heritage.

Click on the Calendar of Events for dates of seasonal home and garden tours.

Art Lovers

The secret of art is love, but where to find incredible art in St. Louis is no secret. Indulge in artistic experiences in museums large and galleries small. Ever-changing private gallery exhibits provide eye-candy for couples strolling along downtown’s Washington Avenue and the pretty streets of the Central West End or Clayton neighborhoods. Gaze lovingly at the impressive Impressionist collection at The Saint Louis Art Museum and ponder modern works at the Contemporary Art Museum and Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts. Art becomes adventure during a leisurely ramble through the sculpture-laden landscape at Laumeier Sculpture Park.

According to Shakespeare, “All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.” You can play all you want with St. Louis’ year-long lineup of theatrical offerings. Romantic plays, amusing comedies, thought-provoking dramas and touring Broadway blockbusters are on the boards at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, the Black Rep or the Fox Theatre. Discover that the play is the thing when presented by St. Louis’ many bold, intimate theater troupes. Starry-eyed theater buffs can relish outdoor performances of the annual free Shakespeare Festival and the musical revivals at The Muny outdoor amphitheater in historic Forest Park.

Click on the Calendar of Events for detailed theater schedules.

Night Owls

You won’t hate to see the evening sun go down in St. Louis. That’s when the sultry signature sound of the St. Louis blues weaves its magic in pubs and clubs throughout town. A little night music fills the air at sexy Jazz at the Bistro, the chic Savoy Room at the Sheldon with its sophisticated Cabaret Series and Finale, a nifty music and dinner club. Top-name touring acts entertain at large to intimate concert venues such as The Pageant, The Touhill and Roberts Orpheum. Be a classic couple by indulging in a concert by the world-famous Saint Louis Symphony or a glorious performance at the renowned Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. If rock classics are more to your liking, check out legendary shows by St. Louis’ Chuck Berry at Blueberry Hill.

The Way to His Heart

Tempt his taste buds. Savor flavors ranging from gourmet delights at elegant dining establishments to microbrewery pub grub and yummy casual fare presented at sidewalk cafés. Linger over lengthy wine lists at intimate bistros – many featuring spectacular city views. Toast your true love during a wine-tasting day trip to Missouri Wine Country, where the trellised hillsides of the Missouri River Valley teem with grapevines and captivating wineries.

The Way to Her Heart

Tour with your amour through St. Louis’ unique neighborhoods. Treasure hunt at curiosity shops along Cherokee Antique Row. A French chocolate shop, art galleries, antique shops and bookshops nestle next to sidewalk cafés in the trendy Central West End. Stock up on Italian delicacies from The Hill to heat things up back home. Hot household accessories and cutting-edge clothing designs fill Webster Groves storefronts. Garden decor, kitchenwares and assorted tchotkes tempt in charming shops in Kirkwood. Cutting-edge clothing, furniture and art are yours for the asking at hip shops in downtown’s Washington Avenue Loft District.

Find high fashion at area boutiques and shopping malls that tout big names such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Macy’s and Neiman-Marcus. Outlet mall shopping gets you more bang for your buck. While the ladies peruse the bargains, gentlemen can get a sports fix at the St. Louis Blues NHL hockey practice rink and NASCAR Speed Park at St. Louis Mills Mall. Fellas can even indulge their shopping whims with a trip to a Bass Pro Outlet. Nothing says “I love you” like a full shopping bag.

What are you waiting for? Grab your honey and head to St. Louis for a romantic getaway.

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