St. Louis
a trip to meet your unique goals
Gateway to Discovery and Innovation
Set along the Mississippi River, St. Louis is a city where creativity, courage, and curiosity reach new heights. Known as the Gateway to the West, it offers students a dynamic blend of American history, scientific discovery, and performing arts excellence. From the soaring Gateway Arch to hands-on STEM learning at the Saint Louis Science Center, every experience connects past achievements with future possibilities.
Whether exploring the legacy of westward expansion, uncovering artistic inspiration in Forest Park, or taking the stage in one of the city’s historic performance halls, students will find that St. Louis is more than a destination, it’s an open invitation to explore, learn, and dream big.
Customize your trip to enhance the goals of your program:
Educational
St. Louis is where innovation meets imagination. Groups can journey through time at the Missouri History Museum, dive into scientific discovery at the Saint Louis Science Center, and explore art, culture, and world heritage at the Saint Louis Art Museum. From interactive learning to thought-provoking exhibits, St. Louis connects the classroom to real-world exploration across history, science, and the arts.
TRiO Educational Programs
Empower students with hands-on learning that blends college readiness and cultural enrichment. Visit Washington University in St. Louis or Saint Louis University for campus tours and admissions presentations, then inspire learners with experiences at the Griot Museum of Black History, where stories of perseverance and leadership come to life. This program helps students envision a bright academic future while honoring the diverse voices that have shaped America’s heartland.
History & Heritage
Explore a gateway city that played a major role in westward expansion and national growth. Visit iconic landmarks, historic neighborhoods, and museums that tell the story of exploration, industry, and cultural change. Programs can be customized with guided tours, interactive exhibits, and curriculum-aligned workshops.
Welcome to Our Family
Our team is a close-knit group of educators, performers, and travel enthusiasts who care deeply about the trips we create. When you travel with Gerber, you’re part of our family, and we’re with you every step of the way.
What’s Included
Pre-trip access to our team of travel experts for complete itinerary planning.
Customized materials to help communicate tour details to students, parents, and chaperones.
Highly experienced, student-friendly Tour Guides, and much more!
Unique Experiences
Ascend the gateway arch
Ride to the top of this 630-foot national monument for breathtaking views of downtown St. Louis and the Mississippi River, then explore the interactive museum beneath its base to learn how it became the symbol of westward expansion.
discover the city museum
Step into a one-of-a-kind playground of art, architecture, and imagination built from reclaimed materials. Students can climb, crawl, and explore while learning how creativity and design transform everyday objects into immersive experiences.
explore the saint louis zoo & forest park
Visit one of the nation’s top-ranked zoos, home to more than 12,000 animals, and enjoy time to wander through the lush trails, lakes, and museums of historic Forest Park.