Beautiful Things to See in St. Louis' Forest Park [PHOTOS]

By on Thu, Mar 24, 2022 at 9:38 am

There's no shortage of attractions and destinations in St. Louis' Forest Park. We collected photos of some of our favorites to share with you, but there is plenty more to see and do in this famous park. Visit ForestParkMap.org more information on the attractions and a map of where to find them.

Photos by Erin McAfee
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One of the leading art museums in the country, the Saint Louis Art Museum has a collection of more than 33,000 pieces of art.
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One of the leading art museums in the country, the Saint Louis Art Museum has a collection of more than 33,000 pieces of art.
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The Saint Louis Art Museum displays Egyptian, African, Native American, American and European art collections of the late 19th through early 21st centuries daily.
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The Saint Louis Art Museum displays Egyptian, African, Native American, American and European art collections of the late 19th through early 21st centuries daily.
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The museum also hosts traveling exhibits, bringing interesting touring shows to St. Louis audiences.
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The museum also hosts traveling exhibits, bringing interesting touring shows to St. Louis audiences.
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Art Hill right out side of the art museum is the spot that we all love to sled down when it snows, but in the summer it's a peaceful oasis away from city life.
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Art Hill right out side of the art museum is the spot that we all love to sled down when it snows, but in the summer it's a peaceful oasis away from city life.
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The Boathouse in Forest Park is a great place to grab a bite to eat or to go for a fun little boat ride with your kids.
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The Boathouse in Forest Park is a great place to grab a bite to eat or to go for a fun little boat ride with your kids.
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The Boathouse is open year-round and is also available to rent as an event space.
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The Boathouse is open year-round and is also available to rent as an event space.
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If you've always wanted to try a paddle boat, the Boat House in Forest Park can hook you up.
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If you've always wanted to try a paddle boat, the Boat House in Forest Park can hook you up.
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This peaceful lake serves as a perfect spot to explore on a paddle boat.
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This peaceful lake serves as a perfect spot to explore on a paddle boat.
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Built in 1909 on Government Hill with proceeds from the 1904 World’s Fair, the World's Fair Pavilion has always been a popular spot in the park.
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Built in 1909 on Government Hill with proceeds from the 1904 World’s Fair, the World's Fair Pavilion has always been a popular spot in the park.
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The new Anne O'C. Nature Playscape in Forest Park was built as a natural playground for kids.
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The new Anne O'C. Nature Playscape in Forest Park was built as a natural playground for kids.
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This playscape offers multiple sensory play options including water, mud, sand and more.
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This playscape offers multiple sensory play options including water, mud, sand and more.
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The Nathan Frank Bandstand in Pagoda Circle was dedicated in 1925 and restored in 2000. It was built with white marble and concrete and has bronze rails and a copper roof.
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The Nathan Frank Bandstand in Pagoda Circle was dedicated in 1925 and restored in 2000. It was built with white marble and concrete and has bronze rails and a copper roof.
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The Muny is Forest Park's famous outdoor musical theatre. In an average season, it welcomes 350,000 visitors and they even have some free seats available at each show so that all St. Louisans can have access to the arts.
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The Muny is Forest Park's famous outdoor musical theatre. In an average season, it welcomes 350,000 visitors and they even have some free seats available at each show so that all St. Louisans can have access to the arts.
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Jefferson Lake in Forest Park is a great place to stop and enjoy all of the natural beauty in the middle of the city.
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Jefferson Lake in Forest Park is a great place to stop and enjoy all of the natural beauty in the middle of the city.
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If golf is your game, check out Forest Park's Highlands Golf & Tennis Center.
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If golf is your game, check out Forest Park's Highlands Golf & Tennis Center.
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The St. Louis Science Center's distinctive James S. McDonnell Planetarium is a part of Forest Park, too.
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The St. Louis Science Center's distinctive James S. McDonnell Planetarium is a part of Forest Park, too.
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The West Pine Woodlands section of the park offers trails are open to bicyclists, walkers, runners.
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The West Pine Woodlands section of the park offers trails are open to bicyclists, walkers, runners.
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The Fountain at Round Lake in the West Pine Woodlands is a great spot for a rest.
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The Fountain at Round Lake in the West Pine Woodlands is a great spot for a rest.
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West Pine Woodlands is home to lots of native foliage and animals and is great for seeing birds, like this family of Canadian Geese.
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West Pine Woodlands is home to lots of native foliage and animals and is great for seeing birds, like this family of Canadian Geese.
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The West Pine Woodlands is six acres of natural beauty.
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The West Pine Woodlands is six acres of natural beauty.
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