![Although being only one of the two oboe players in the school, freshman Elise Morton said she will continue playing the instrument throughout high school. “[Playing the oboe] makes me feel special because I know Im playing a rare instrument and I love having a challenge because there’s something to improve on and get even better,” Morton said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Elise-Morton-Featured-Photo.jpg)
As the school year comes to an end, students are eagerly awaiting freedom. But for some, the boredom of summer will strike quickly. So when you get tired of spending every week at Six Flags or the Chesterfield Mall, check out these sites to add some variety to your summer days.
City Museum:
http://www.citymuseum.org/home.asp
If you’re looking for an adventure, the City Museum is a great place to explore.
St. Louis Arch:
http://www.gatewayarch.com/Arch/index.aspx
St. Louis is known for the Arch, so everyone who lives here should experience the tour at least once.
Chesterfield Sports Fusion:
http://chesterfieldsportsfusion.com/
A fun place to play lasertag, dodgeball, and mini-golf with friends.
Forest Park:
http://stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forestpark/
Take a trip downtown and enjoy the sunny summer weather in the park.
Laumeier Sculpture Park:
http://www.laumeier.com/
This park features a wide variety of cool 3D art.
The Muny:
http://www.muny.org/
When the weather is nice, enjoy a show in the outdoor theater.
St. Louis Zoo:
http://www.stlzoo.org/
We have one of the highest rated zoos in the country. And the best part is, it’s free!
St. Louis Science Center:
http://www.slsc.org/default.aspx
Both fun and educational at the same time.
Babler State Park:
http://mostateparks.com/babler.htm
Located close to home, Babler is a great place to have a picnic on a sunny day.
Art Museum:
http://www.slam.org/
For those interested in art, St. Louis has an excellent museum featuring a wide variety of work.
