Head to the vibrant city of East St. Louis
Enjoy the live music and other features of East St. Louis. This city's casino gaming, sporting events and restaurants attract many visitors, as does its cosmopolitan and romantic location. Enterprise Center and Gateway Arch are just a couple of the must-see attractions in the area. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.
Activities and attractions in and around East St. Louis
Are you hoping to find things to do while you're in the area? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that makes East St. Louis a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- St. Louis Zoo (7.8 mi / 12.6 km)
- World Wide Technology Raceway (2.9 mi / 4.7 km)
- St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station (3.4 mi / 5.4 km)
- FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing (7 mi / 11.3 km)
- Splash City Family Waterpark (8.6 mi / 13.9 km)
- Far Oaks Golf Course (9.6 mi / 15.5 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of East St. Louis
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to take in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your holiday in East St. Louis. Here are some of the area’s most stunning natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Gateway Arch Visitor Center (2.1 mi / 3.4 km)
- Gateway Arch National Park (2.3 mi / 3.6 km)
- Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site (5.4 mi / 8.6 km)
- Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum (5.9 mi / 9.6 km)
- Tower Grove Park (6.3 mi / 10.1 km)
- Forest Park (7.2 mi / 11.6 km)
Transport options to and around East St. Louis
Fly into Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL), the closest airport, located 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could also fly into St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis), which is 27 mi (43.5 km) away.
You can see more of East St. Louis by jumping on the metro at 5th and Missouri Station, Emerson Park Station or Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center Station.