Possibly the wildest highlight of any visit to St Louis is this frivolous, frilly fun house in a vast old shoe factory. The Museum of Mirth, Mystery & Mayhem sets the tone. Run, jump and explore all manner of exhibits, including a seven-story slide. The summer-only rooftop offers all manner of weird and wonderful fun, including a flamboyant Ferris wheel and a wild slide.
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8. Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts
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A Grand Center landmark, this pint-sized institution has programs and rotating exhibits across disciplines, including architecture.