11 Reasons No One In Their Right Mind Visits St. Louis In The Winter
Nikki Rhoades
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When winter rolls around, people all around the country start planning getaways to keep cabin fever at bay and to escape the monotonous schedule that inevitably settles in. Sometimes, locals choose a staycation and explore their hometown and surrounding area like tourists. Other times, they escape to warm places that offer an abundance of beaches and fruity drinks. One place that is definitely not worth visiting in the winter is St. Louis. Here’s why you should not look for things to do in St. Louis in winter:
1. Winter is such an ugly season...
2. ...And the cityscape just becomes so dreary and colorless.
3. There's nothing to see in St. Louis when the snow starts to fall.
4. Native wildlife either sleeps through the cold or migrates away, so the world feels still and boring.
5. Winters in St. Louis can be brutal.
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Paid Content A Taste Of Your Town6. You'll just spend your entire visit inside and you'll develop cabin fever.
7. St. Louis is just so gray and colorless and meh in the winter. Really, not very festive at all.
8. You'll get tired of looking at such a boring landscape.
9. Is it really worth bundling up to experience the city's best attractions?
10. Seeing such a beautifully frosted landscape might make you uncomfortable.
11. The magic of the winter season is definitely not captured in the STL area.
St. Louis is the worst in the winter… okay, by worst, we actually mean best. We love a little tongue-in-cheek humor, and we hope it brings a smile to your face. There is no place like St. Louis, and a touch of icy beauty transforms the scenery into something truly spectacular!
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Winter In St. Louis
What are some things to do in St. Louis in winter?
St. Louis is a vibrant mid-sized city with plenty to keep you busy all year long. Here are a few things to do in St. Louis in the winter that you may not have thought of:
- Explore Pickle Springs Nature Area: Take a day trip to this interesting nature area south of St. Louis. You'll be able to hike past incredible rock formations while hopping over frozen streams and little waterfalls. The limestone rock formations in Rock Pile Canyon are a striking reminder that an ancient ocean covered this area long ago.
- Saint Louis Zoo Wildlights: Imagine over half a million lights and luminous displays to discover on your winter zoo walk. The evening is enhanced with holiday music, bonfires, and hot cocoa. You can even spend the night at the zoo for a fun unique experience that includes a flashlight tour of areas of the zoo that are normally off limits to guests.
- Find great deals at the Wentzville Flea Market: Normally you think about flea markets when the weather outside is nice and warm, but this year-round flea market in a western suburb of St. Louis is even open in the winter. It is an indoor and outdoor market so when the weather is particularly cold and dreary you can still shop to your heart's content inside. Be sure to fuel up at the on-site Blue Pitcher Cafe.
If you are looking for fun outdoor adventures to have near St. Louis Missouri in winter, check out this list of Missouri natural wonders and attractions. Grab some maps from AllTrails+ and start exploring.