Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Saint Louis

Anheuser-Busch Brewery was built in 1855 and is one of the most famous breweries in the USA. You can, if you so wish, see and learn something about the production process of beer. The brewery also has some old stables and a hospitality room where you can sample the beer. Tour this spectacular building that played an important role in the American Civil War, and visit the historic Budweiser Clydesdale Stable, the Beechwood Lager Cellars, the historic Brew House and the Bevo Packaging Facility.

Why You Should Visit:
You can get a free tour or a paid Beer Master Tour to go behind the scenes where the free tour won't take you (such as the Clydesdales stables, the mashing room, the beer museum, the canning and packaging lines and then finishing up at the finishing tank), so there's something for every budget and interest level in beer. They've got a restaurant, bar, and gift shop on site, so plenty to do if you have to wait for your tour. At the end, you get a gift bag with a beer fresh off the line and coupon for a free beer to drink after in the beer garden.

Tip:
Note that you must have closed shoes to enter the Beer Master Tour!
Note also that it's not the best place to bring little kids because of lots of walking and some stairs. Recommended for older kids only.