Lincoln Walking Trail

St. Louis is well known for this monument, which was built as a monument to those who had explored the frontiers and enabled the western expansion of the United States. It towers over the city skyline, demanding to be noticed and claiming its dominance. The Arch is located in Gateway Arch National Park, a riverfront plot of land with small ponds, trails, some parking areas (though you may need ...

If you're in St. Louis, make sure to add the City Museum to your to-do list.  This indoor-outdoor space features incredible slides, hidden stairways, and the craziest most random playgrounds. Here's what their website has to say – “Expect the unexpected. City Museum is a hundred-year-old warehouse in downtown St. Louis in which artists have repurposed the pieces of old cities to build miles ...

Perfect for getting steps in or spreading out a blanket and having a picnic.  The grounds are beautifully manicured, with lots of vibrant flowers and greenery.  The park boasts multiple water features which are lovely to sit out and relax by. This is a very busy park, with lots of runners, people having picnics on the green lawns and dogs on their daily walk.   For more information and to view ...

Arrowhead Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Johnston City, Illinois.