If you are looking for a beautiful place to spend a few hours or a few nights, you can’t pick a more beautiful place than the St. Louis Union Station. This grand building looks like an old world European castle – complete with a water feature in front! As pretty as it is on the outside it is even more stunning on the inside. The Grand Hall lounge features a state-of-the-art light show you’ll have to see to believe.

The Union Station in St. Louis opened September 1st, 1894 as a passenger train hub.
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When Union Station opened in 1894 it was the largest railroad terminal in the world.
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It is a distinction it would continue to have well into the 1920s; after renovations in 1903 to accommodate travelers to St. Louis for the World's fair.
The Grand Hall of Union Station.
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As magnificent today as it was in 1894, the Grand Hall is art and architecture at its finest!
Today you can stop by for a drink in the Grand Hall lounge.
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And see one of the best light shows in the country...
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Projected onto the 65-foot ceilings and filling the room, this light show is as magical as the castle setting of Union Station. The light shows last an hour and run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
You might see a mosaic of stained glass works that is larger than life.
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Or creatures from the deep blue swimming overhead.
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Or legendary stars of the ice, frozen in time but ready to play.
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You can also experience the mystery of the Whispering Arch of Union Station.
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Just make sure it isn't a secret that you whisper!
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The hotel of Union Station is huge with over 500 guest rooms!
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A perfect place for a stay-cation, the rooms of Union Station offer easy access to other downtown attractions.
As an absolute jewel of our city, you can't pick a prettier place to spend time downtown!
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St. Louis Union Station is a testament to preserving the grand buildings of our city. It is one of a few that have been restored, enhanced, and repurposed for a modern age. Have you visited St. Louis Union Station? Share your experience with us in the comments below.

If you do spend the night and are looking for things to do downtown, you’ll want to check out this list of the 10 best ways to have a thoroughly St. Louis bay.

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