The best things to do in Chesterfield

29 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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The Soda Museum and Main Street Arcade offers unlimited play on over 35 vintage machines, from 1930s curios to early 80s hits like Pac-Man,…

126 N Main St (St Charles)

The Soda Museum and Main Street Arcade offers unlimited play on over 35 vintage machines, from 1930s curios to early 80s hits like Pac-Man, plus pinball, air hockey, and Skee Ball. Swing by this week to fuel your run with Dogtown Pizza, pretzels, a full bar, and about 160 glass-bottle sodas or ice cream floats.

From the St. Charles County newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Craving a midweek reset with zero planning? St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station nails it with hands-on touch pools, Shark Canyon talks and…

201 S 18th St (St. Louis)

Craving a midweek reset with zero planning? St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station nails it with hands-on touch pools, Shark Canyon talks and feeds, and those irresistibly chaotic otter moments, plus behind-the-scenes tours if you want to geek out on the care and science behind it all.

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Escape on Main

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Escape on Main turns date night or team hangs into a 60-minute sprint through clever puzzles, from a Jesse James saloon gold hunt to a…

401 N Main St (St Charles)

Escape on Main turns date night or team hangs into a 60-minute sprint through clever puzzles, from a Jesse James saloon gold hunt to a vampire heist and a gingerbread oven caper. All rooms are private, so rally the crew and prove St. Charles smarts.

From the St. Charles County newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Scenic course with 18 holes designed by Gary Player, plus catering and event services.

13001 Gary Player Dr (St. Louis)

Scenic course with 18 holes designed by Gary Player, plus catering and event services.

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32 bowling lanes with league nights & other special events, including competitions for cash prizes.

11801 Tesson Ferry Rd (St. Louis)

32 bowling lanes with league nights & other special events, including competitions for cash prizes.

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Fun center with bowling, sand volleyball, mini-golf & batting cages, plus a deck, 2 bars & a cafe.

11801 Tesson Ferry Rd (St. Louis)

Fun center with bowling, sand volleyball, mini-golf & batting cages, plus a deck, 2 bars & a cafe.

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Foundry Art Centre

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Varied exhibitions are presented in this former train-building-turned-arts-center.

520 N Main Center (St Charles)

Varied exhibitions are presented in this former train-building-turned-arts-center.

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Circus and concert venue, also used as the setting for ice hockey and soccer matches.

2002 Arena Pkwy (St Charles)

Circus and concert venue, also used as the setting for ice hockey and soccer matches.

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This 5-screen theater in a historic hotel features digital sound & plush seating, plus beer & wine.

212 Kingshighway Blvd (St. Louis)

This 5-screen theater in a historic hotel features digital sound & plush seating, plus beer & wine.

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Family fun center providing 2 18-hole miniature golf courses and a large selection of shaved ice.

13502 Big Bend Rd (St. Louis)

Family fun center providing 2 18-hole miniature golf courses and a large selection of shaved ice.

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Well-rated golf course featuring zoysia fairways and fast greens, plus wildlife sightings.

18 Research Park Cir (St Charles)

Well-rated golf course featuring zoysia fairways and fast greens, plus wildlife sightings.

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MX Movies & Bar

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Cinema where patrons can eat & drink from the kitchen & full bar during screenings of current films.

618 Washington Ave 2nd Floor (St. Louis)

Cinema where patrons can eat & drink from the kitchen & full bar during screenings of current films.

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Public golf option featuring 3 9-hole courses & practice facilities, plus a shop & a restaurant.

6141 Lagoon Dr (St. Louis)

Public golf option featuring 3 9-hole courses & practice facilities, plus a shop & a restaurant.

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Tropical pavilion stocked with thousands of butterflies & outdoor gardens designed to attract more.

Located in, 15050 Faust Pk Dr

Tropical pavilion stocked with thousands of butterflies & outdoor gardens designed to attract more.

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Well-maintained 9-hole golf course set within the Harold L. Dielmann Recreation Complex.

HAROLD L DIELMANN Recreation Complex, 11400 Olde Cabin Rd (Creve Coeur)

Well-maintained 9-hole golf course set within the Harold L. Dielmann Recreation Complex.

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Sporty recreational center for golf and tennis facilities, along with lessons.

5163 Clayton Ave (St. Louis)

Sporty recreational center for golf and tennis facilities, along with lessons.

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Golf course with a challenging layout and friendly staff, undergoing improvements.

6022 Wells Rd (St. Louis)

Golf course with a challenging layout and friendly staff, undergoing improvements.

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Family-friendly venue featuring a landscaped 18-hole mini-golf course, an aquarium, and a Ferris wheel.

201 S 18th St (St. Louis)

Family-friendly venue featuring a landscaped 18-hole mini-golf course, an aquarium, and a Ferris wheel.

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Indoor play space featuring trampoline areas and a variety of slides, plus a basketball court.

17379 Edison Ave

Indoor play space featuring trampoline areas and a variety of slides, plus a basketball court.

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Tech-infused mini-golf experience featuring modern technology, imaginative courses, and an onsite restaurant.

3730 Foundry Way (St. Louis)

Tech-infused mini-golf experience featuring modern technology, imaginative courses, and an onsite restaurant.

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Family destination featuring arcade games, a rope course, bowling lanes and laser tag.

17027 N Outer 40 Rd

Family destination featuring arcade games, a rope course, bowling lanes and laser tag.

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Omnimax Theater

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Science, history & kid-friendly films on a 5-story domed screen in the St. Louis Science Center.

5050 Oakland Ave 2nd floor (St. Louis)

Science, history & kid-friendly films on a 5-story domed screen in the St. Louis Science Center.

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Municipal, 9-hole golf course for all skill levels, with golf carts and club rentals.

8211 Groby Rd (St. Louis)

Municipal, 9-hole golf course for all skill levels, with golf carts and club rentals.

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St Louis Escape

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Multi-room venue offering themed escape missions, plus a retro mini golf course.

1517 S 8th St (St. Louis)

Multi-room venue offering themed escape missions, plus a retro mini golf course.

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The Mural Mile

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Mile-long riverfront wall showcasing a striking variety of works by 250+ graffiti artists.

Chouteau Ave & S Leonor K Sullivan Blvd (St. Louis)

Mile-long riverfront wall showcasing a striking variety of works by 250+ graffiti artists.

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Hi-Pointe Theatre

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Grand movie theater dating from 1922, showing new releases & classic films along with beer & wine.

1005 McCausland Ave (St. Louis)

Grand movie theater dating from 1922, showing new releases & classic films along with beer & wine.

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Bowling center at Four Seasons Shopping Center featuring blacklight lanes, an arcade, and laser tag.

176 Four Seasons Shopping Center

Bowling center at Four Seasons Shopping Center featuring blacklight lanes, an arcade, and laser tag.

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Series of challenging, immersive rooms, including one themed as a bank heist.

1201 Washington Ave (St. Louis)

Series of challenging, immersive rooms, including one themed as a bank heist.

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