Timeline
15:03
Stop at AO&Co. Market & Cafe for a coffee and a pastry. It is just a short walk from the zoo entrance and opens early.
16:18
Walk south from the zoo to the Saint Louis Zoo Annex. It is a quiet 10-minute walk that helps you transition into the park atmosphere.
16:48
Head to the Jewel Box. This Art Deco greenhouse is a serene spot to wait out the final minutes before the sun dips below the horizon.
17:03
Stand outside the Jewel Box or in the surrounding gardens. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the park just as the light fades.
17:33
End the evening with a drink at Good Company. It is a short walk back toward the zoo area and stays open late.
Local tip
The Jewel Box is a great sheltered spot if the wind picks up as the sun goes down. Good Company is open until midnight if you want to extend the night.
Check before you go
- AO&Co. Market & Cafe opens at 08:00.
- Good Company is open until 24:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to St. Louis (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).