Getting Around

Getting around is easy: Convenient highways make it possible for students to live in any part of the city, and a light-rail line—MetroLink— runs from Lambert International Airport through downtown, with a stop at the Medical Center.
Left: The Washington University Medical Center campus.

Forest Park

Forest Park— the second largest city park in the nation and a haven for students who seek either solitude or exercise—offers a wide spectrum of athletic and cultural facilities. These include public tennis courts, three golf courses, an outdoor ice rink, picnic areas, athletic fields, a lake and a seven-mile paved trail. The park is home to the St. Louis Science Center, the St. Louis Museum of Fine Arts and the 83-acre St. Louis Zoo.
Left: The annual Forest Park Balloon Race.

Sports

St. Louis is a sports-minded city that enthusiastically supports Cardinals baseball, Rams football, Ambush soccer, and Blues hockey.
Left: Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Entertainment

Many other types of affordable entertainment also are available. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is among the country's best, and several first-rate theater companies practice their art here. The Fox Theatre presents Broadway shows, dance performances and concerts. Blues, jazz and rock bands are hot attractions in local clubs, and a large outdoor venue draws major concerts.
Left: The luxurious interior of Fox Theatre.

Outdoor Activities

St. Louis' central location makes exploring nearby cities easy and inexpensive. Outdoor activities can be found within and around the metropolitan area—bike trails line both the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, and the Ozark mountains and river valleys are perfect for backpacking, camping and canoeing.
Left: One of many St. Louis area parks.