Gregarious groups on sunny Southern California getaway won’t want to miss this self-proclaimed entertainment capital of LA! One of the oldest and most famous Hollywood sets still in use, it was initially created to offer tours of the real Universal sound stages and sets and was the first of a series of Universal theme parks launched across the world. Visitors to this ever-popular, ultra-cool LA attraction will find nothing short of engaging, action packed entertainment here- the world’s largest working studio offering legendary backlot tours, thrillingly over-the-top 3D rides that take you right inside your favorite movies, fabulous themed shows, an awesome special effects stage and the NBC Universal Experience-an interactive extravaganza featuring fascinating authentic props, wardrobe and artifacts!  See Tinseltown’s remarkably talented animal actors strut their stuff and catch entertainment news TV show “EXTRA” filmed live from its new home at Universal Studios-here’s your shot to ogle celebrities stopping by!  Plenty of notable Hollywood snackshops and eateries tender everyone’s favorites and boatloads of thematic shopping opportunities let you take that movie memento or killer collectable home for a forever-reminder of your magical Universal Studios adventure!

When your group is in Los Angeles, you should consider visiting California Adventure Park. Visitors can check out fun attractions, dine, or take a tour as part of the experience. The park is located near Disney Land and is a popular destination for guests of all ages. California Adventure Park has a variety of exhilarating attractions for participants to explore. You will find attractions such as California Screamin, Games of the Boardwalk, Grizzly River Run, Jumpin’ Jellyfish, Toy Story Midway Mania, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, and the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. California Screamin is a roller coaster that goes from zero to 60 MPH in 4.5 seconds. Games of the Boardwalk are located in an arcade that is modeled after boardwalk games. World of Color is a water fountain show that is presented during the evening. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is a ride where guests will drop 13 stories down and it is based on a 1950s TV Series. The attractions are located in different themed lands in the park. There are areas such as Paradise Pier, Hollywood Land, Pacific Warf, Golden Vine Winery, and Golden State. The Golden Vine Winery is an area where adults can taste a variety of wines from around the world. The group can explore a variety of tour options as part of the visit. One of the options is known as the Disney California Story Guided Tour. During the experience, participants will have the opportunity to get an exclusive look into the members-only 1901 lounge. The tour also includes access to two Disney California Adventure attractions, a special experience at Animation Academy, and a private lunch. At the conclusion, the team will receive a collectible pin.

This museum is unlike any other museum. Many of the activities at this museum involve, hiding, exploring, crawling, climbing, and sliding through exhibits. This is definetely a hands on museum that features a multi-level enchanted forest, a huge aquarium, and a museum of oddities.

The Busch family’s legacy is a large one in St. Louis, Missouri. Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Busch Stadium, and Grant’s Farm are but a few of the attractions one may enjoy in this vibrant city. Grant’s Farm, in particular, encompasses the history of the Busch family and President Ulysses S. Grant with exotic animals, German heritage, and good food. Fun for the whole family, Grant’s Farm has gorgeous scenery and exciting sites mixed with old Bavarian charm.
 
There are plenty of things to see and do at Grant’s Farm. You can ride the swan paddle boats across the pond, visit the petting zoo and other attractions at the Tier Garten, or ride through Deer Park to see exotic animals. For those of your group who are over 21, you may visit the hospitality room at The Bauernhof to try two complimentary Anheuser-Busch products. While you are there, sit, relax, and soak in the Bavarian style courtyard while you try a bratwurst or soft pretzel. If you enjoy animals, stop by the Animal Encounters show or the Elephant Education show. You may also visit the Budweiser Clydesdale Stables to meet the famous horses from the Super Bowl commercials.
 
Grant’s Farm is a wonderful, accommodating location to hold your next group meeting, family reunion, or other private event. Grant’s Farm offers tours of the Clydesdales, a birthday tour, a Busch Family Property tour on the history of the family property at Grant’s Farm, and a Private Expedition for your group which includes an open air vehicle ride through Deer Park and tours of Grant’s Cabin and the stables. Groups may also rent various areas on the property. Private events, special occasions, corporate meetings, or family reunions, nothing is too large or small for Grant’s Farm and everyone is sure to have a marvelous time.

Sitting in the heart of downtown St. Louis within view of the Gateway Arch is Busch Stadium, home of the Cardinals. With more than three million visiting fans every year, the Cardinals are one of the most visited teams in the country. If you are planning a trip to St. Louis, get yourself or your group some tickets and experience the thrill of America’s favorite past time.
 
Though this new Busch Stadium opened in 2006, the Cardinals were originally founded in 1882. Over the years they have won more than 9,300 games, 11 World Series Championships, 18 National League Pennants, and more. A team with such skill and history collects quite a few memories and now you can visit the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum, the largest team-held collection of memorabilia in the MLB second only to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Tour the seven gallery collection of more than 16,000 memorabilia items and more than 80,000 archival photos. Visit the Championship Gallery to celebrate the 11 World Series wins and even hold an authentic baseball bat used by a past Cardinal in the Holding History exhibit.
 
With 46,000 seats, Busch Stadium is well equipped for group visits and has many attractions to keep everyone interested and entertained. Tours are offered year round, rain or shine, for groups large and small. The tours highlight areas including the Redbird Club, the Broadcast Booth, and the Cardinals Club and Dugout. The stadium and other locations may be rented for private special occasions as well.
 
Whether you are in a large group for a corporate get together or in a small youth group, seeing the Cardinals play at Busch Stadium is something that no one will forget. Have a hotdog, buy a Cardinals baseball cap, and have some fun!

There’s nothing like a good amusement park and Six Flags in St. Louis is a world class example of everything a theme park should be. With thrill rides, family and children’s rides, shows, entertainment, events, shopping and more, everyone in your group no matter the age will have a blast at Six Flags.

For those of you who enjoy a good heart-pounding thrill ride, try out the scream-tastic Batman roller coaster, the Dragon’s Wing, Mr. Freeze, Ninja, or the famous wooden coaster Screamin’ Eagle. If you have young children or for those who would prefer a calmer pace, enjoy the Colossus Ferris wheel, the majestic Grand Ole Carousel, the Log Flume, or the River King Mine Train among many others suitable for all ages. When you want a breather from all of the exciting rides, watch the Character Dance Party with the Looney Tunes or one of the other shows.

The park sponsors several events throughout the year to boost public amusement. Come over holiday weekends for Labor Day, Memorial Day, Mother’s or Father’s Days, Halloween’s Fright Fest, or participate in the Roller Coaster Race. School groups have the chance to take part in the park’s educational days where only schools are allowed to participate in the park-wide physics, math, and marketing workshops.

Six Flags is a perfect destination for all types of groups. From company outings bound for team building exercises or client lunches, religious groups, family reunions, or even weddings, Six Flags has a custom designed package to fit your group’s needs. Groups large and small, even over 80 individuals, are welcome to take part in the personalized options such as catered picnics, rented venues, private programs and more. For a fun, exciting, and interesting destination, check out Six Flags on your next group trip to St. Louis.

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With more than 700 hands-on exhibits, the St. Louis Science Center is a premier destination for any group dynamic. Wander on your own through the exhibits, participate in programs, or sit back and watch the simulated night sky pass overhead. The professional employees make science fun by being passionate, entertaining, and interested in the open education of the visiting public. From the youngest of children to the most mature of adults, everyone will find something to enjoy at the Science Center.

Take a tour of The Human Adventure and see on a large-scale how the human body works, become a paleontologist and dig up dinosaur bones in the Fossil Prep Lab and Dig Site, or learn how liquid nitrogen works and other science topics with the Amazing Science Demonstrations. Hop on over to the OMNIMAX to watch the Journey to Space on the domed, 5 story theater screen and experience the realistic sound of a space shuttle launch.

If you are still curious about space, visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium and their many programs and exhibits. Look through the public viewing telescope or see the hourly planetarium shows. Attend the Experience Flight exhibit where you may take a ride in a Cessna Skyhawk around the St. Louis Arch or take off from the USS Constellation in an FA-18 Super Hornet for a thrilling flight simulation.

Kids and families, adults, school trips, and groups are all given special considerations and designed programs to fit interests and age levels. For groups visiting the Science Center, take one of the special exhibit tours, have a trained expert give a group science demonstration, take a group simulated space mission, and more. Groups may even request a Breakfast-and-a-Movie in the OMNIMAX theater.

Interact with the science of our known world and experience the exciting mysteries of the worlds beyond.

Located in beautiful Forest Park, the Art Museum is one of the bright jewels of St. Louis. As standard as the Arch, the St. Louis Art Museum is a city staple for culture, history, and entertainment. The museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, and present high quality art for the inspiration and education of the viewing public. Whether you are an art expert or an average Joe, true art is meant to elevate the soul and birth human discovery, to make you recognize something in yourself or in your world.

The St. Louis Art Museum possesses collections from all over the globe including African art, Islamic, Native American, Asian, European, and art from North America. Nearly every art movement in history is represented including Renaissance art, Impressionism, Cubism, Abstract Expressionism and more. View medieval European armor and weapons then trek the galleries to see Titian, Hans Holbein, George Caleb Bingham, and Vincent Van Gogh. Travelling artwork and historical pieces expand the variety and diversity of the museum and allow for grander, more comprehensive exhibitions.

Small groups may take advantage of the daily docent-led tours of the museum or larger groups may book a private group tour. Take advantage of one of the program or workshop options to broaden your experience even further.

If you are interested in booking a venue for a special event, look no further than the Art Museum. Get married in the Sculpture Hall, have a reception next to David Chipperfield or Max Beckmann originals, or book the 1,600 square foot auditorium for your important business presentation.

Art museums are a spectacular destination for group trips no matter the age or group dynamic. Both educational and fascinatingly entertaining, art has been a medium of historical continuity since the first cave painting. Come to this gorgeous museum and look back in time and into the future.

In the heart of St. Louis, there lies 79 acres of landscaped tranquility at the Missouri Botanical Garden. The park has over 4,800 trees living within its manicured gardens and thousands of carefully chosen and sustained species of plant life from all over the globe. Walk or ride through the parks, stop to smell the flowers, and experience the lush beauty of nature at its finest.

Take a public or private guided walking tour through the Chinese Garden, the Japanese Garden, Ottoman and English Woodland Gardens, and the Victorian District. Learn about horticulture, sustainability, green living, and conservation practices from experts in botany and ecology. Walk through the Temperate House and see the Mediterranean species or through the Climatron, a tropical rainforest conservatory. If you don’t feel like walking, ride the narrated tram tours to get a comprehensive, informational tour. Groups are welcome to book private group tours with special combinations for groups over 15 persons including food and shopping plus themed tour information for school trips.

Take part in some of the Botanical Garden’s marvelous events such as the February Orchid Show, the Whitaker Music Festival, the Japanese Festival, or Gardenland Express. When you finish your tour, stop to eat at one of the cafes, Sassafras, Cafe Flora, or Terrace Cafe. Before you leave, make sure to look into the Little Shop Around the Corner or the Garden Gate Shop for a souvenir or more information about gardening.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is an excellent location for private events and may be booked for weddings, receptions, and other private parties. There are five outdoor locations available for rental and three indoor. Say “I do” in under a rose covered trellis, next to some of the garden’s beautiful fountains, or inside the beautiful Spink Pavilion overlooking lily pools and the Miles Sculpture Garden.

One of the American Wonders along with the Statue of Liberty and the Grand Canyon, the St. Louis Gateway Arch is a symbol of the frontier line, the border of discovery, and a hopeful door to the future of this great country. St. Louis is itself a historical city. The starting point to the Lewis and Clark expedition and the edge of civilization, where cattle drivers met East coast businessmen, St. Louis was the last stop before the gloriously undiscovered, untapped western territory. The Gateway Arch, otherwise known as the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, is a tribute to that time of thrilling discovery.

Standing a staggering 630 feet in the air, the Arch is a mind boggling 63 stories tall! Travel to the top in one of the trams and see the city skyline from a bird’s eye view. Visit the Old Courthouse where the famous Dred Scott court case was tried, watch the Monument to the Dream movie about the building of the Arch, or take an Arch sponsored riverboat cruise down the Mississippi to enjoy the St. Louis riverfront.

Groups large and small are welcome to enjoy the Arch and its sponsored attractions. The National Parks Service promotes ranger-led programs for the education and entertainment of the public with living history presentations on the life of early settlers. Other educational programs, group tours, and more are available for groups of all ages and interests. Various public events such as the spectacular Fourth of July fireworks display are held at the Arch among other regularly programmed activities.

For private events such as weddings, receptions, birthday parties, and more, book a riverboat cruise or rooms at the Old Courthouse to surround yourself in history and beauty for your special occasion.