{"id":357571,"date":"2025-08-08T09:15:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T14:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/?p=357571"},"modified":"2025-08-08T09:17:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T14:17:33","slug":"your-weekend-ride-to-downtown-excitement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/nextstop\/your-weekend-ride-to-downtown-excitement\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Weekend Ride to Downtown Excitement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summers in St. Louis are filled with incredible events week after week. But let&#8217;s be honest, navigating traffic and finding parking can put a damper on your plans. That\u2019s where Metro Transit steps in.<\/p>\n<p>Metro Transit makes your weekends worry-free so you can fully enjoy the events you love. MetroLink provides you with the perfect weekend ride to some of the most popular downtown destinations. Here\u2019s a look at some places we can get you this weekend.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-357572 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-10-1024x683-1-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-10-1024x683-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-10-1024x683-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-10-1024x683-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archpark.org\/events\/blues-at-the-arch\"><strong>Blues at The Arch Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Feel the rhythm of the blues while soaking in the stunning views of the Gateway Arch. This free and family-friendly festival is a summer favorite that you don\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting There with Metro:<\/strong> Take the <strong>MetroLink<\/strong> to the <strong>Laclede\u2019s Landing Station<\/strong>. From there, it\u2019s just steps away from the Gateway Arch grounds.<\/p>\n<p>Pro tip: Bring a foldable chair or blanket to sit back and relax while enjoying the tunes.<\/p>\n<h3>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlcitysc.com\/competitions\/mls-regular-season\/2025\/matches\/stlvsnsh-08-09-2025\/\"><strong>Soccer Match at Energizer Stadium<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Cheering for CITY never gets old. Whether it\u2019s your first game or you\u2019re visiting, the energy in the stadium is unmatched. Head there this Saturday as they kick-off a match with Nashville.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting There with Metro:<\/strong> \u00a0MetroLink riders can hop off at <strong>Union<\/strong><strong> Station<\/strong>, which is just a short walk from Energizer Park. Alternatively, the <strong>#<\/strong><strong>1<\/strong><strong>0 <\/strong><strong>Gravois-Lindell<\/strong><strong> MetroBus<\/strong> route drops you right at the entrance of the stadium.<\/p>\n<h3>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/cardinals\/tickets\"><strong>Cardinals vs. Cubs at Busch Stadium<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Nothing says St. Louis like a heated Cardinals-Cubs rivalry game. The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd\u2014there\u2019s nothing quite like game day in the city. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-357574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4217-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4217-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4217-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4217-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4217-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4217-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting There with Metro:<\/strong> The <strong>Stadium MetroLink Station<\/strong> puts you mere steps from Busch Stadium\u2019s gates. Save even more time on game day by purchasing an all-day Metro Pass for easy round-trip travel.<\/p>\n<h3>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enterprisecenter.com\/events\/detail\/shane-gillis\"><strong>Shane Gillis at Enterprise Center<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Head to Enterprise Center this Saturday and enjoy a live performance from comedian, Shane Gillis. Getting there is easy!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting There with Metro:<\/strong> Ride the <strong>MetroLink<\/strong> to the <strong>Civic Center Station<\/strong>, which is directly across from the Enterprise Center. With no parking headaches, you\u2019ll have more time to grab concessions before the act.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Your Ride<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Park and Ride: <\/strong>Ditch your car at a free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/park-and-ride\/\">Park-Ride lot<\/a> and start your Metro trip from there.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan Your Route Ahead:<\/strong> Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/transit-toolbox\/\">Transit App<\/a> to find the best routes and schedules.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buy <\/strong><strong>Fare<\/strong><strong> Early:<\/strong> Get your MetroLink or MetroBus tickets through the Transit App or at any station ticket vending machine to save time on the day of travel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel Light:<\/strong> Bringing just the essentials makes hopping on and off transit easier, especially if you\u2019re attending crowded events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a music lover, a sports fanatic, or planning a day of downtown fun, Metro is your ride. Hop on board and enjoy all the city has to offer this weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summers in St. Louis are filled with incredible events week after week. But let&#8217;s be honest, navigating traffic and finding parking can put a damper on your plans. That\u2019s where Metro Transit steps in. Metro Transit makes your weekends worry-free so you can fully enjoy the events you love. 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