A Country Bumpkin Special

Webster’s campus is pretty nice.  It’s not located in the hustle and bustle of the city, but if you’re used to the country it’s pretty darn close.   That’s why we’re going to focus on finding country in the city.  And since college kids are piss pot poor, we’ll do this cheaply too!

 The Missouri Botanical Gardens

It’s like the forest with a lot of other people; you’ve got your sugar maples, squirrels, and a big lake.  The Missouri Botanical Gardens is my favorite place to visit on a quiet Sunday afternoon.  There are over twenty different gardens at this Historic Landmark.  By saying you’re from St. Louis, you get in free on Wednesday and Saturday morning until 9 and only $4 the rest of the time.  And with this coupon, you can bring a friend and get in for free!  

Butterfly House

Oh. My. Gosh.  This place is amazing!  Please wear bright colors and visit this awesome attraction in Faust Park.  There are so many butterflies fluttering throughout the place.  Be careful not to step on them, though, because those butters like to sit on the walkway.   But inside there’s a little walkway through a garden that houses the butterflies.  You can sit by the little creek, or chill on a bench and watch all the colors.  If it gets too crowded, just head outside and sit by the little pond and look for the frogs.  Trust me, you’ll hear them!  At the ticket window, give them a St. Louis address for a $6 ticket.  But seriously, who wants to pay $6 that to see some bugs?   Bring a friend and make it $3 with this coupon. 

Laumeier Sculpture Park

I went here on a FREEZING cold day, and still enjoyed being outside.  This place may be a 107 acre outside art museum, but it’s also a free way to take a mini hike.  There are trails in the woods, a paved walking path around the grassy section, and even a little creek.   You can also go inside and see art, too.  The hours are pretty good, and it costs nothing. 

If you visit all these places and St. Louis still seems to “city-ish”, then I have one last option for you:  Wild Country.  Do it; I dare ya’.  I’ve never been, but if you're hankerin' for some square dancin' and corn bread, check it out! 

Brittney