If you like to see the world beginning to teem with life, color, and action, St. Louis is a great spring destination. One internet search will give you dozens of things to do here in the spring, along with ideas for places to stay while you’re here. One standout is JZ Vacation Rentals and for clear reasons!

Spring Time in St. Louis

This region is well-known for springtime beauty. The hallmarks of spring in St. Louis are new lush grass, an explosion of colorful flowers, and the opening of parks and other outdoor recreation. Here are a few things to do in St. Louis to enjoy the season of new life while you vacation to this great spring destination.

The Gateway Arch

This landmark, built to “commemorate Thomas Jefferson’s vision of a transcontinental United States,” is an annual favorite, and there is no time better than when temps are mild. You can take a tram ride to the apex or enjoy a riverboat cruise for a different view of this magnificent monument.

Visit Lafayette Park

Locals will say this is the oldest public park west of the Mississippi and was the first public park in St. Louis proper. This beautiful park is full of events. Don’t miss the House Tour!

National Dance Week

If you or someone in your group is into dance, don’t miss this week! This event is a movement-lover’s dream vacation—with everything from ballet, modern dance, and other traditional western-world forms to Middle Eastern and African troupes.

Eat!

No matter where you go in St. Louis, you will always find a spectacular restaurant choice. That said, most people go to the Central West End. But if you’re a true foodie, zero in on the Cortex District to the south. Officially called the Cortex Innovation Community, it’s a technology and cultural hub with some inventive eateries you won’t want to miss.

Why JZ Vacation Rentals?

Simply put, we know St. Louis. Our staff lives here and is nearby if there is anything you need at your vacation home. Our homes are well-appointed, with stocked kitchens and rooms that are spacious but still inviting and comfortable.

When you rent one of our vacation homes, you will see the difference the details make. We’ll take care of those while you tour and enjoy St. Louis and everything it has to offer—which we think is quite a lot!

Planning a trip to St. Louis? Browse our St. Louis vacation rentals, bookable direct with JZ Vacation Rentals.

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Alex Zemianek
Alex Zemianek is the founder and CEO of JZ Vacation Rentals, a multi-line hospitality platform spanning boutique hotel management, short-term rental operations, and in-house construction and development across Colorado and Missouri. A 20-year real estate investor turned operator, Alex builds the properties his team runs — and is now pioneering agentic AI in property management, developing an autonomous "mission control" that runs reporting, revenue, and guest operations end to end. He's launching JZ's first boutique hotels in Denver and advises operators on bridging short-term-rental agility with hotel-grade service.