Visiting Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village

About Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village

The St. Louis Cardinals, one of baseball's most successful teams, play at Busch Stadium, with views of the Gateway Arch beyond the outfield. Next door, Ballpark Village has bars, restaurants and the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum.

Tip: Even without game tickets, visit the Cardinals Hall of Fame and soak up the pre-game atmosphere at Ballpark Village.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: 3 hours.
• Cost: Mid-priced.
• Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
• Where: Downtown, the Arch, Busch Stadium and the Washington Avenue loft district.

Best time to visit Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village

To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:

• November: 13°C (55°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, quiet crowds.
• March: 13°C (55°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, quiet crowds.
• September: 27°C (81°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.

When to visit St. Louis has the full month-by-month picture.

Fit it into your trip

Our 3-day St. Louis itinerary visits Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village on day 1, together with Gateway Arch, City Museum and Delmar Loop.

• No. 5 of the 19 sights in our St. Louis things-to-do list.
• Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
• Day 1 of the 2-day plan.

Near Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village

Also in Downtown, so you can walk between them:

• Citygarden — 30–45 minutes, free
• City Museum — 3–4 hours, mid-priced
• National Blues Museum — 1.5 hours, low cost

If you like Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village

• Chain of Rocks Bridge — North St. Louis, 1–2 hours

Staying near Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village

Stay in Downtown ($$$) to walk here: the Arch, Busch Stadium and the Washington Avenue loft district. All areas to stay in St. Louis.

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