Art & Architecture in Downtown St. Louis

$144

(3 sneakers) We begin our day with a visit and tour at the brand new ENERGIZER (formerly CITYPARK) soccer stadium located in downtown St. Louis. Energizer Park is the home of St. Louis CITY SC and reflects many of St. Louis’ most amazing attributes, including its diverse neighborhoods, growing culinary scene, innovative technology, inviting community and a spirit of a new St. Louis. Lunch today will be enjoyed Sqwires Restaurant in Lafayette Square. Housed in a restored 19th-century factory, it combines original architectural elements with modern decor. Known for its seasonal, locally sourced menu, SqWires serves a variety of options. Today you will have a limited menu to choose from, please pre-select from a choice of: Spinach Salad, Burger, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Turkey Reuben or Veggie Lasagna. Our afternoon starts with a tour St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library. Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1912, the structure which occupies a full city block is a historic treasure. Exquisite replicas of features from the Pantheon, Vatican and Michelangelo’s Laurentian Library bring the Italian Renaissance to life in the heart of downtown St. Louis. We finish the afternoon with a tour at the 21C Hotel, which reimagines a historic St. Louis fixture: the 10-story, Renaissance Revival-style YMCA building. Located in the heart of downtown St. Louis, 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis includes a 173-room boutique hotel and a contemporary art museum. With more than 14,000 square feet of exhibition and meeting & event space seamlessly integrated into all areas of the property, there are opportunities to discover contemporary art around every corner.