St. Louis Union Station

A Romanesque Revival railway station built in 1894, now a hotel and entertainment complex with an aquarium, a Ferris wheel and a light show in the great hall.

Union Station was once one of the busiest passenger stations in the world. Its grand vaulted hall is now a hotel lobby, with a light-and-shadow show projected onto the ceiling every evening. The St. Louis Aquarium inside displays freshwater and marine life in river-themed galleries. Nearby are the roughly 60-metre St. Louis Wheel, a fire show on the lake and mini golf, each sold separately. The MetroLink's Union Station stop is right here.

Opening hours

Varies by activity, roughly 09:00–22:00

Historic building · Aquarium · Ferris wheel · Family-friendly

Nearby sights

City Museum
Citygarden
Lafayette Square
Busch Stadium
National Blues Museum
Old Courthouse
Soulard Farmers Market
Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France (Old Cathedral)

Places to eat nearby

Pappy's Smokehouse
Crown Candy Kitchen
Vicia
Gioia's Deli
Anthonino's Taverna
Balkan Treat Box