For most of us, watching the sunset in St. Louis means getting somewhere flat and open or going way up high for the best views. Take a few minutes and watch as day turns to evening in spectacular colors across St. Louis.

1. Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park
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Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park is the largest park in St. Louis County. It offers beautiful views of the setting sun across Creve Coeur Lake.

Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park is located at: 143 Creve Coeur Mill Road, St. Louis, MO 63146.
2. Sunset Park
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You would expect to see an amazing sunset in a park called Sunset Park, but amazing doesn’t begin to cover how wonderful the views of the setting sun are across the river.

Sunset Park is located at: 2300 Sunset Park Drive, Florissant, MO 63031.
3. Weldon Spring Site & Interpretive Center
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The Weldon Spring Site & Interpretive Center offers a walking trail with steps to the top of a gravel mound that is perfect for watching a sunset. Alternately known as the Nuclear Waste Adventure Trail and Museum, this site offers an unusual history of the St. Louis area too.

Weldon Spring Site & Interpretive Center is located at: 7295 MO-94, St. Charles, MO 63304
4. Busch Stadium
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If you happen to have a seat facing the setting sun at the stadium you will see a spectacular sky show while you watch the ballgame. Watching the sunset here will give you a beautiful view of the sun and sky as the sun dips behind home plate.

Busch Stadium is located at: 700 Clark Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63102.
5. Horseshoe Lake State Park
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Located just outside of St. Louis in Madison County, Illinois, Horseshoe Lake State Park offers incredible views. The park is also an excellent choice for bird watching, fishing, and boating.

Horseshoe Lake State Park is located at: 3321 IL-111, Granite City, IL 62040.
6. The Gateway Arch
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High above the city skyline you can see an amazing view of the sunset from a ride to the top of the Gateway Arch. The Arch grounds have recently been remodeled and are now open again to the public. You can purchase tickets to the Gateway Arch at the Old Court House, which is located just a few blocks from the Arch grounds.

The Old Court House is located at: 11 N. 4th. Street, St. Louis, MO 63102.

Have you watched the sun setting from these places? Do you know of other great places to view the sunset in St. Louis? Share with us in the comments below.

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