In the Lou Programming hosts a variety of excursions each year for new students to explore St. Louis.
Below is the list of Fall 2025 excursions. First-Year students are encouraged to sign up for ONE excursion. WUSA leaders will let students know that sign-ups are open during their second small group on Sunday, Aug. 17.
Missouri History Museum Bike Tour
Please sign up if you are interested in a guided tour of Forest Park on a bike! Please note, you must be able to ride a bike. Bikes and helmets will be provided. All participants must have signed the In the Lou waiver prior to the excursion.
Missouri History Museum Black History Tour
Join the Missouri History Museum for a guided bus tour that showcases St. Louis’s black history. Transportation will be provided for this event.
Missouri History Museum Downtown Walking Tour
Please sign up if you want a guided tour of downtown St. Louis. This tour is provided by the MO History Museum and is a walking tour. Transportation to downtown will be provided!
Missouri History Museum General City Bus Tour 1
Please sign up for this excursion to learn more about St. Louis. The Missouri History Museum will take students on a guided bus tour of the city.
Missouri History Museum General City Bus Tour 2
Please sign-up for this excursion to learn more about St. Louis. The Missouri History Museum will take students on a guided bus tour of the city.
Missouri History Museum Metro Tour
Please sign-up if you are interested in getting a crash course on the St. Louis Metro! This tour will also show several of the stops and attractions the metro can connect you to. The Missouri History Museum is providing this guided tour.
Trip to Busch Stadium
This excursion will utilize the metro to get to Busch Stadium. Students will receive a tour of Busch Stadium and then be able to go through the St. Louis Baseball Cardinals Hall of Fame.
Trip to the Gateway Arch
The Trip to the Gateway Arch will allow students to visit a historic landmark of St. Louis and the country. Students will be able to go up into the Arch on this visit.
Visit to Cortex Innovation Community
This excursion will take students to Cortex Innovations, a community for business to grow and thrive. Skandalaris Center will be going with students via the Metro for this excursion.
Tour of Griot Museum of Black History
Sign up to visit the Griot Museum of Black History! The Center for Diversity & Inclusion with go with students to explore Black history and their contribution to American history. Transportation will be provided.
Trip to Climb So iLL
Sign up to visit Climb So iLL, one of St. Louis’s indoor rock-climbing gyms! Joined by Athletics, students will be able to get active while staying cool indoors! Transportation will be provided for this excursion.
Tour of City Museum
Sign up to visit the City Museum: St. Louis’s grown up playground! Students will also receive a behind-the-scenes tour and learn the history of the space. Transportation will be provided!
Neighborhood Food Tour
Sign-up to go on the neighborhood food tour! Joined by Dr. G & Chancellor Martin, students can enjoy a variety of food and fun. Transportation is provided for this excursion.
Tour of Delmar DivINe
Sign up if you are interested in taking a tour of the Delmar DivINe. Delmar DivINe brings together nonprofits, foundations, and community support organizations into one collaborative space. Students will be able to meet some of these organizations as well. Transportation will be provided.
Tour of Kranzberg Arts Foundation
Sign up for a tour of Kranzberg Arts Foundation! Kranzberg is a conglomeration of businesses that promote the arts, such as The Big Top, The Grandel, The Kranzberg, The Walls off Washington, Central Stage, Sophie’s Artist Lounge and more!
Tour of Saint Louis Story Stitchers
Sign up to visit the Saint Louis Story Stitchers! Story Stitchers is an artist’s collective that educates youth through the art of storytelling. The stories come out in various ways including poetry, podcasts, music, dance, and more!
Explore the St. Louis Zoo
Sign up to go behind-the-scenes at the St. Louis Zoo! Check out the new Komodo Dragon exhibit and learn more about reptiles!
Volunteering at Emerson YMCA
Visit the Emerson Y for an opportunity to connect with and volunteer in the St. Louis community through Campus Y’s Diabetes Prevention Initiative. You’ll work in the Emerson Y’s community garden, prep and cook food in the community kitchen, and learn how strong partnerships can support community health.
Trip to Union Station
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Exploring South Grand
Please sign up if you are interested in exploring South Grand, a neighborhood of six historic blocks filled with culture and creativity that shows off St. Louis. This excursion is hosted in conjunction with the Gephardt Insitute for Civic and Community Engagement.