Why people love visiting friendly Richmond Heights
The forests and surrounding scenery provide a peaceful ambience to your holiday home in Richmond Heights. This welcoming city is known for its restaurants, shopping and zoo. Enterprise Center and St. Louis Zoo are just a couple of the must-see attractions in the area. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in Richmond Heights
Are you hoping to find attractions to visit in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that Richmond Heights has to offer. Here are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- St. Louis Zoo (1.6 mi / 2.6 km)
- Grant's Farm (5.7 mi / 9.2 km)
- St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station (6 mi / 9.7 km)
- World Wide Technology Raceway (10.1 mi / 16.2 km)
- FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing (15.5 mi / 24.9 km)
- Chesterfield Sports Fusion (16.2 mi / 26.1 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Richmond Heights
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Richmond Heights is a great place to get outside. These are a few of the area's most stunning natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Jewel Box (2.2 mi / 3.5 km)
- Forest Park (2.3 mi / 3.8 km)
- Tower Grove Park (3.3 mi / 5.2 km)
- Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum (3.4 mi / 5.5 km)
- Lindenwood Park (3.4 mi / 5.5 km)
- Gateway Arch National Park (7.1 mi / 11.5 km)
How to get to and around Richmond Heights
Fly into Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL), the closest airport, located 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could book a flight to St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis), which is 17.7 mi (28.6 km) away.
You might consider catching a ride on the metro at Richmond Heights Station to easily navigate the city.