\u201cAutumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.\u201d \u2013 Albert Camus<\/p>\n
It\u2019s time for the \u201csecond spring,\u201d which for many means it\u2019s time for enjoying fall foliage in St. Louis. Predictions claimed the leaves would start changing colors around October 6, and will peak between October 27 and November 10.<\/p>\n
SmokyMountains.com<\/a>\u00a0provides an interactive map predicting fall foliage\u00a0across the U.S. If cooler fall days continue, the St. Louis area should see four to five weeks of color change this season. And throughout much of the St. Louis area, seniors can enjoy the colorful view from their car or on easy, safe walking paths.<\/p>\n Tower Grove Park<\/a> is a wooded Victorian park with grassy meadows and approximately 7,000 trees. It is the second-largest park in the city, which makes it a great spot for enjoying fall foliage in St. Louis.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong>\u00a04257 Northeast Dr., St. Louis<\/p>\n Open:\u00a0<\/strong>Sunrise to sunset daily<\/p>\n Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0(314) 771-2679<\/p>\n The\u00a0Missouri Botanical Garden<\/a>\u00a0is a National Historic Landmark and home to a wide variety of plants and trees. Advance e-ticket purchases are recommended to ensure faster entry and guaranteed access. Shuttles are available.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong>\u00a04344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis<\/p>\n Open:<\/strong>\u00a09 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (Last entry at 4:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0(314) 577-5100<\/p>\n At 1,300 acres,\u00a0Forest Park<\/a> is the city\u2019s largest park. It features beautiful landscapes sprinkled with forests, ecosystems, nature reserves, lakes and streams\u2014making it a dream destination for those seeking beautiful scenes of fall foliage in St. Louis.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong>\u00a05595 Grand Drive, St. Louis<\/p>\n Open:<\/strong>\u00a06 a.m.-10 p.m. daily<\/p>\n Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0(314) 367-7275<\/p>\n Sugar Creek Park<\/a>\u00a0is a small, 20-acre park off interstate 270 and Dougherty Ferry Road with a short walking trail.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong>\u00a0435 Des Peres Rd., Des Peres<\/p>\n Open:\u00a0<\/strong>Dawn to dusk daily<\/p>\n Longview Farm Park<\/a>\u00a0features trails that wind through woods and around a lake alongside stables and pastures.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/strong>13525 Clayton Rd., Town and Country<\/p>\n Open:<\/strong>\u00a06 a.m.- 6 p.m. daily<\/p>\n Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>(314) 587-2812<\/p>\n At Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park<\/a>, woodlands surround a 320-acre lake located in Maryland Heights. Trails in the park are both paved and unpaved, and relatively flat. The trails are shared by walkers, runners and cyclists.<\/p>\n Locations:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Sailboat Cove: 13725 Marine Ave., St. Louis<\/p>\n Upper Creve Coeur: 13236 Streetcar Dr., St. Louis<\/p>\n Open:\u00a0<\/strong>Dawn (half hour before official sunrise) to dusk (half hour after official sunset) daily. Gates open by 7 a.m.<\/p>\n Main Street<\/a>\u00a0is located along the tree-lined banks of the Missouri River. While viewing the foliage, you can visit a wide variety of shops, historic buildings and restaurants.<\/p>\n Located approximately 30 minutes west of St. Louis,\u00a0\u00a0Lone Elk Park\u00a0<\/a>is a wildlife management area, with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer.\u00a0Miles of paved road wind through the park.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/strong>1 Lone Elk Park Rd., St. Louis (It is advised that you use a GPS or a print out for directions to the park.)<\/p>\n Hours:<\/strong>\u00a08 a.m. till official sunset daily<\/p>\n Rockwoods Reservation<\/a>\u00a0is a 1,880-acre state forest and wildlife conservation area in St. Louis County. There are about 13 miles of foot trails, some easier than others, that take hikers near caves and along Hamilton Creek. However, paved roads throughout the reservation allow you to drive through easily.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> 2751 Glencoe Rd., Wildwood (Approximately 40 minutes west of St. Louis.)<\/p>\n Open:<\/strong>\u00a0Sunrise to one-half hour after sunset daily.<\/p>\n Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0(636) 458-2236<\/p>\n10 Places to Admire Fall Foliage in St. Louis\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. TOWER GROVE PARK<\/h3>\n
2. MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN<\/h3>\n
3. FOREST PARK<\/h3>\n
4. SUGAR CREEK PARK<\/h3>\n
5. LONGVIEW FARM PARK<\/h3>\n
6. CREVE COEUR LAKE MEMORIAL PARK<\/h3>\n
7. MAIN STREET IN ST. CHARLES<\/h3>\n
8. LONE ELK PARK<\/h3>\n
9. ROCKWOODS RESERVATION<\/h3>\n
10. DR. EDMUND A. BABLER MEMORIAL STATE PARK<\/h3>\n