Quest St. Louis: Affordable Metro Field Trips Exploring STL

Discover Historic Soulard and the Hispanic Festival with UMSL! Enjoy live performances, Latin American food and merch vendors, and lively exploration of this neighborhood. Bring your Metro Pass or buy a one-day Adventure Pass the day-of and get ready for a memorable ride with this new UMSL tradition!

Exploring and enjoying the culture of St. Louis has never been safer, easier, or more affordable! Quest St. Louis field trips are low-cost guided group excursions which use St. Louis Metro transit trains and busses to enjoy the city on a budget. Directions and travel itineraries are available printed during each trip and our Quest Leaders will take you through each step of the travel process.

COST: There is NO COST to attend the Hispanic Festival! It's free!

ALL RIDERS will need either a MetroPass (available for $25 at Student Financial Services in MSC 3rd Floor) or a One-Day Adventure Pass (purchaseable for $5 on-location or on the Transit app). Food, drinks, and gifts will be available on the festival grounds for an optional additional cost (tip: expect to pay ~$20 per person per lunch).

We ask riders arrive at the UMSL South Metro Stop at 9:30am for an estimated 10:00am departure. We expect to arrive at the festival at 11:30am and plan to depart at 4:00pm to return to UMSL by 5:00pm.

See the parent event for a full list of Fall and Spring field trips!
FALL
SAT 9/20 “Fiesta at the Hispanic Festival”
SAT 9/27 “Party at Tower Grove Pride”
SAT 10/18 “Scream Queen Zombie Paintball Ride” (Shuttle)
SAT 11/15 “Ice Skating in the Central West End"

Join us and Pride Alliance on a UMSL Student Trip to the annual Tower Grove Pride festival. Enjoy the large array of vendors, entertainment, social hours, and food!

Exploring and enjoying the culture of St. Louis has never been safer, easier, or more affordable! Quest St. Louis field trips are low-cost guided group excursions which use St. Louis Metro transit trains and busses to enjoy the city on a budget. Directions and travel itineraries are available printed during each trip and our Quest Guides will take you through each step of the travel process.

COST: There is NO COST to attend Tower Grove Pride! Bring your Metro Pass or purchase a one-day Adventure Pass for $5 the day-of and get ready for a memorable ride with this new UMSL tradition.

ALL RIDERS will need either a MetroPass (available for $25 at Student Financial Services in MSC 3rd Floor) or a One-Day Adventure Pass. Food, drinks, and gifts will be available on the festival grounds for an optional additional cost (tip: expect to pay ~$20 per person per lunch).

PLEASE NOTE: RSVP-ing to this event on TritonConnect does NOT guarantee you a discounted price ticket. You MUST individually purchase a discounted price ticket through OSI. RSVP-ing to this event is relevant for early headcount and attendance tracking purposes; it is not a reservation for a ticket.

See the parent event for a full list of Fall and Spring field trips!
FALL
SAT 9/27 “Party at Tower Grove Pride”
SAT 10/18 “Scream Queen Zombie Paintball Ride” (Shuttle)
SAT 11/15 “Ice Skating in the Central West End"

Are you Halloween Ready?! Join Pride Alliance, UPB, and the Office of Student Involvement on an unforgettable trip to Extreme Paintball Park! Shoot some zombie while we ride the bus through the park, then walk the haunted trail!

Pay for your ticket to secure your spot! (details soon to come)

Exploring and enjoying the culture of St. Louis has never been safer, easier, or more affordable! Quest St. Louis field trips are low-cost guided group excursions. While we typically use St. Louis Metro transit trains and busses to enjoy the city on a budget, our SCREAM QUEENS Haunted Trail Student Trip is made possible through a collaboration between our different hosts chartering a shuttle bus.

PLEASE NOTE: RSVP-ing to this event on TritonConnect does NOT guarantee you a discounted price ticket or shuttle seat. You MUST individually purchase a discounted price ticket through OSI. RSVP-ing to this event is relevant for early headcount and attendance tracking purposes; it is not a reservation for a ticket.

See the parent event for a full list of Fall and Spring field trips!

FALL
SAT 10/18 “Scream Queen Zombie Paintball Ride” (Shuttle)
SAT 11/15 “Ice Skating in the Central West End"

Exploring and enjoying the culture of St. Louis has never been safer, easier, or more affordable! Quest St. Louis field trips are low-cost guided group excursions which use St. Louis Metro transit trains and busses to enjoy the city on a budget. Directions and travel itineraries are available printed during each trip and our Quest Guides will take you through each step of the travel process.

Join the Office of Student Involvement - Community and Belonging as we discover the newly-renovated Historic Old Courthouse! Discover landmark moments in St. Louis History and enjoy the nearby Arch grounds. Bring your Metro Pass or buy a one-day Adventure Pass the day-of and get ready for a memorable ride with this new UMSL tradition.

COST: Attendance to the Old Courthouse is FREE!

ALL RIDERS will need either a MetroPass (available for $25 at Student Financial Services in MSC 3rd Floor) or a One-Day Adventure Pass. Food, drinks, and shopping will be located within the vicinity of the arch grounds for an optional additional cost (tip: expect to pay ~$15 per person per lunch).

We ask riders arrive at the UMSL South Metro Stop at 10:00am for an estimated 10:30am departure. We expect to arrive at the Old Courthouse at 11:15am and plan to depart at 3:00pm to return to UMSL by 3:45pm.

See the parent event for a full list of Fall and Spring field trips!
Spring Semester
SAT 2/7 - “Journey Through the Historic Old Courthouse”
SAT 2/28 - “Climbing the Gateway Arch”
SAT 3/14 - “Aquarium Dive at Union Station”
SAT 4/4 - “Tasting the Lou in the Delmar Loop”
SAT 5/2 - “Becoming the Art at the St. Louis Art Museum”

Exploring and enjoying the culture of St. Louis has never been safer, easier, or more affordable! Quest St. Louis field trips are low-cost guided group excursions which use St. Louis Metro transit trains and busses to enjoy the city on a budget. Directions and travel itineraries are available printed during each trip and our Quest Guides will take you through each step of the travel process.

Join the Office of Student Involvement - Community and Belonging as we discover the historic Gateway Arch! Discover the history of Missouri and see St. Louis from high above while enjoying this national park. Bring your Metro Pass or buy a one-day Adventure Pass the day-of and get ready for a memorable ride with this new UMSL tradition.

COST: (details to come)

ALL RIDERS will need either a MetroPass (available for $25 at Student Financial Services in MSC 3rd Floor) or a One-Day Adventure Pass. Food, drinks, and shopping will be located within the vicinity of the arch grounds for an optional additional cost (tip: expect to pay ~$15 per person per lunch).

We ask riders arrive at the UMSL South Metro Stop at 10:00am for an estimated 10:30am departure. We expect to arrive at the Arch at 11:15am and plan to depart at 3:00pm to return to UMSL by 3:45pm.

See the parent event for a full list of Fall and Spring field trips!
Spring Semester
SAT 2/7 - “Journey Through the Historic Old Courthouse”
SAT 2/28 - “Climbing the Gateway Arch”
SAT 3/14 - “Aquarium Dive at Union Station”
SAT 4/4 - “Tasting the Lou in the Delmar Loop”
SAT 5/2 - “Becoming the Art at the St. Louis Art Museum”

Exploring and enjoying the culture of St. Louis has never been safer, easier, or more affordable! Quest St. Louis field trips are low-cost guided group excursions which use St. Louis Metro transit trains and busses to enjoy the city on a budget. Directions and travel itineraries are available printed during each trip and our Quest Guides will take you through each step of the travel process.

Join the Office of Student Involvement - Community and Belonging as we discover the newly renovated entertainment district at Union Station! Meet fish and aquatic mammals from across the world, see downtown from above in a Ferris Wheel, and venture onto a new thrill ride! Bring your Metro Pass or buy a one-day Adventure Pass the day-of and get ready for a memorable ride with this new UMSL tradition.

COST: (details to come)

ALL RIDERS will need either a MetroPass (available for $25 at Student Financial Services in MSC 3rd Floor) or a One-Day Adventure Pass. Food, drinks, and shopping will be located within the vicinity of the arch grounds for an optional additional cost (tip: expect to pay ~$15 per person per lunch).

We ask riders arrive at the UMSL South Metro Stop at 10:00am for an estimated 10:30am departure. We expect to arrive at the Arch at 11:15am and plan to depart at 3:00pm to return to UMSL by 3:45pm.

See the parent event for a full list of Fall and Spring field trips!
Spring Semester
SAT 2/7 - “Journey Through the Historic Old Courthouse”
SAT 2/28 - “Climbing the Gateway Arch”
SAT 3/14 - “Aquarium Dive at Union Station”
SAT 4/4 - “Tasting the Lou in the Delmar Loop”
SAT 5/2 - “Becoming the Art at the St. Louis Art Museum”

Exploring and enjoying the culture of St. Louis has never been safer, easier, or more affordable! Quest St. Louis field trips are low-cost guided group excursions which use St. Louis Metro transit trains and busses to enjoy the city on a budget. Directions and travel itineraries are available printed during each trip and our Quest Guides will take you through each step of the travel process.

Join the Office of Student Involvement - Community and Belonging as we explore the historic Delmar Loop shopping and entertainment district. Visit a renowned international market, find stars for St. Louis legends on the walk, and try one a new fit at a consignment store. Plus, food from across 5 continents! Bring your Metro Pass or buy a one-day Adventure Pass the day-of and get ready for a memorable ride with this new UMSL tradition.

COST: Going to the Delmar Loop is FREE!

ALL RIDERS will need either a MetroPass (available for $25 at Student Financial Services in MSC 3rd Floor) or a One-Day Adventure Pass. Food, drinks, and shopping will be located within the vicinity of the arch grounds for an optional additional cost (tip: expect to pay ~$15 per person per lunch).

We ask riders arrive at the UMSL South Metro Stop at 11:00am for an estimated 11:30am departure. We expect to arrive at the Delmar Loop at 12pm and plan to depart at 4:00pm to return to UMSL by 4:30pm.

See the parent event for a full list of Fall and Spring field trips!

Spring Semester
SAT 4/4 - “Tasting the Lou in the Delmar Loop”
SAT 5/2 - “Becoming the Art at the St. Louis Art Museum”

Exploring and enjoying the culture of St. Louis has never been safer, easier, or more affordable! Quest St. Louis field trips are low-cost guided group excursions which use St. Louis Metro transit trains and busses to enjoy the city on a budget. Directions and travel itineraries are available printed during each trip and our Quest Guides will take you through each step of the travel process.

Join the Office of Student Involvement - Community and Belonging as we explore the free St. Louis Art Museum! Discover thousands of pieces of art across 5000 years of history and culture. Open your mind to inspiration ahead of finals and find something beautiful. Bring your Metro Pass or buy a one-day Adventure Pass the day-of and get ready for a memorable ride with this new UMSL tradition.

COST: Going to the St. Louis Art Museum is FREE!

ALL RIDERS will need either a MetroPass (available for $25 at Student Financial Services in MSC 3rd Floor) or a One-Day Adventure Pass. Food, drinks, and shopping will be located within the vicinity of the arch grounds for an optional additional cost (tip: expect to pay ~$15 per person per lunch).

We ask riders arrive at the UMSL South Metro Stop at 9:00am for an estimated 9:30am departure. We expect to arrive at the St. Louis Art Museum at 11:00am and plan to depart at 4:00pm to return to UMSL by 4:30pm.

See the parent event for a full list of Fall and Spring field trips!

Tickets are live! Purchase yours while supplies last: https://secure.touchnet.net:443/C20067_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=6411&SINGLESTORE=true

Exploring and enjoying the culture of St. Louis has never been safer, easier, or more affordable! Quest St. Louis field trips are low-cost guided group excursions which use St. Louis Metro transit trains and busses to enjoy the city on a budget. Directions and travel itineraries are available printed during each trip and our Quest Leaders will take you through each step of the travel process.

Join the Office of Student Involvement - Community and Belonging in partnership with UMSL Global as we journey to the Japanese Festival at the Botanical Gardens! Enjoy live Japanese performance, taste mouthwatering street food, and make a memory under the cherry blossom trees. Bring your Metro Pass or buy a one-day Adventure Pass the day-of and get ready for a memorable ride with this new UMSL tradition.

COST: Our LIMITED QUANTITY discounted tickets to the Japanese Festival are only $8 (originally $18 for the general public) and will go on sale on Saturday, August 23rd, at the Welcome Bash. Additional remaining tickets may be purchased in the Office of Student Involvement (MSC 366). Tickets are limited to one-per enrolled UMSL student.

You do NOT need a discounted $8 ticket to attend our group field trip. However, students without discounted tickets will be expect to purchase their own tickets for the general admission price of $18 to enter the Botanical Gardens. ALL RIDERS will need either a MetroPass (available for $25 at Student Financial Services in MSC 3rd Floor) or a One-Day Adventure Pass. Food, drinks, and gifts will be available on the festival grounds for an optional additional cost (tip: expect to pay ~$20 per person per lunch).

We ask riders arrive at the UMSL South Metro Stop at 9:00am for an estimated 9:30am departure. We expect to arrive at the festival at 11am and plan to depart at 3:30pm to return to UMSL by 5:00pm.

PLEASE NOTE: RSVP-ing to this event on TritonConnect does NOT guarantee you a discounted price ticket. You MUST individually purchase a discounted price ticket through OSI. RSVP-ing to this event is relevant for early headcount and attendance tracking purposes; it is not a reservation for a ticket.

See the parent event for a full list of Fall and Spring field trips!
FALL
SUN 8/31 “Cherry Blossoms at the Japanese Festival” with UMSL Global (You are here!)
SAT 9/20 “Fiesta at the Hispanic Festival”
SAT 9/27 “Party at Tower Grove Pride”
SAT 10/18 “Scream Queen Zombie Paintball Ride” (Shuttle)
SAT 11/15 “Ice Skating in the Central West End"