St. Louis, MO is famous for baseball and the blues, but those aren’t the only things to enjoy in our wonderful city. Despite being Missouri’s second-largest city, we have more than our fair share of the great outdoors right on our doorstep! Here are some of the best views you’ll find around town: 
Take the Chevy and Discover the 5 Best Views in St. Louis, MO
1. Fort Belle Fontaine
What better way to begin your exploration of St. Louis and its surrounding areas than by walking in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark? Our nation’s most famous explorers spent the last two nights of their famous expedition at Fort Belle Fontaine, a nineteenth-century former U.S. military base on the southern bank of the Missouri River, today situated amid 305 acres of verdant parkland.
Why not pack a picnic and take the family on a hike along the 3-mile Lewis & Clark Interpretive Trail to relive the iconic duo’s intrepid adventure? Guided group tours are available for $4 per person, but be sure to book in advance.
2. Missouri Botanical Garden
A National Historic Landmark and one of the nation’s oldest of its kind, the Missouri Botanical Garden is a flowery oasis of serenity amid the hustle and bustle of urban life. Rediscover your Zen by taking a contemplative saunter through the 14-acre Japanese strolling garden, or travel back in time with an amble through the historic Victorian District. And if that’s not enough nature for you, the majestic and immaculately-kept Tower Grove Park is just across the road!
3. Cahokia Mounds
Ancient history buffs can do no better than a trip to the Cahokia Mounds—another National Historic Landmark, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site to boot. Discover the remains of a once-sprawling metropolis built by the Native Americans between the eighth and twelfth centuries, and immerse yourself in our city’s rich pre-Columbian past. Public guided tours take place every day at 1:00 p.m. from Wednesday through Sunday.
4. Great River Road
For a scenic stretch of finest All-American Road, head over the Clark Bridge and hit the Great River Road—a 3,000-mile route that runs the course of the mighty Mississippi, passing through 10 states and boasting some of the most glorious vistas our country has to offer. Picture yourself cruising riverside in the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2LT, with its retractable, power-folding hard-top roof stowed behind you and the wind in your hair… Purest bliss!
5. Pelican Island Natural Area
If you prefer pristine wilderness to parks, gardens, roads, and historical sites, we’ve got you covered. Head on out to Pelican Island, where 2,260 acres of uninhabited forest await those ready to answer the call of the wild. This undisturbed river island is a paradise for hunters, fishermen, campers, and bird-watchers alike. Why not bag yourself a buck and throw it on the back of your 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT to bring home to the family?
We could go on and on, but we think these five suggestions are more than enough to get you started. Just don’t forget to stop by Bommarito Chevrolet South County to browse our amazing range of competitively-priced new and used Chevies while you’re in town!
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