15 of The Best Rainy Day Activities in St. Louis

Reach new heights at Upper Limits.
Locations in West County, downtown and Bloomington

You don't have to be outside to scale a rock wall. With parties, team-building exercises, classes and more, there's always something exciting going on at this awesome St. Louis climbing gym. No prior experience or upper body strength required. RFT photo.

Take on some friendly competition at Laser Rock.
701 S. Belt W.
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-2101

Located at The Edge entertainment center, Laser Rock is known as the world's largest laser tag arena. If that's not enough to send you out in the rain, it's worth noting that Laser Rock also offers different game formats. Players of all ages and ability levels will never get bored. Photo courtesy of Yelp / The Edge.

Mosey through one of our amazing museums.

First off, many of our museums are free (do you realize how rare that is?), so you have no excuse not to patronize them. Second, these same museums regularly host awesome events and exhibitions -- and we have a list right here. Pick one you haven't been to before, and support local arts and culture. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Philip Leara.

Waste away in IKEA.
1 Ikea Way
St. Louis, MO 63108
(888) 888-4532

IKEA is like Disney World for adults. Lose yourself wandering in the magical land of furniture and home goods and try to convince yourself not to buy everything in sight. Or, if shopping isn't your thing, IKEA could be the ultimate set up for hide-and-go-seek. Hey, you may be an adult, but what's life without a little childhood fun? Photo by Danny Wicentowski.

Get your game on at Wizard's Wagon.
6388 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63130
(314) 862-4263

Wizard's World is geek heaven. With board games, model kits, action figures, card games, comics and more, Wizard's World has plenty to keep your inner nerd happy. Plus, you can join your fellow game lovers for events almost every night of the week. Photo courtesy of Yelp / Jay C.

Entertain your inner bookworm at St. Louis Public Library.
1301 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-2288

If books aren't up your alley, you can still have fun exploring the building -- it's simply breathtaking thanks to a $70 million restoration. You can even take a tour to get more of the scoop on this amazing landmark. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Chris Yunker.

Play mind games at Escape the Room.
1201 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63103
314-828-5178

Nothing says "bonding" quite like being trapped in a room and working together to escape. No, this isn't some real-life episode of The Walking Dead -- but it will keep you just as entertained. After picking a themed escape room, you and your friends will be locked inside and have 60 minutes to use the clues and puzzles to get out. If you succeed, you'll be able to take a nifty photo like the one above, and have some serious bragging rights. Photo courtesy of Instagram / beyoutifulray.

Increase your culinary expertise at Kitchen Conservatory.
8021 Clayton Rd.
Clayton, MO 63117
(314) 862-2665

Foodies will get a kick out of classes at Kitchen Conservatory, where students can take both observation-style and participatory cooking classes. You can take classes in everything from cupcake baking to sushi rolling, and you'll learn from chefs from your favorite restaurants around town. Photo courtesy of Instagram / kitchenconservatory.

Catch a movie at the Moolah Theatre and Lounge.
3821 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 446-6868

There's no better place to spend a rainy day than at a movie theater. The Moolah Theatre and Lounge has all the theater necessities, plus good prices and retro ambiance. And if you're still looking for something to do after your flick, head to Moolah's bowling alley. RFT photo.

Get a workout at Sky Zone.
17379 Edison Ave.
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 530-4550

If storms make you antsy, let out some adrenaline at Sky Zone. This massive trampoline park hosts birthday parties, workout classes, toddler jump times and other special events -- or you can just go for the sake of jumping. It's basically an invitation to let out your inner kid, so make sure you try it. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Clintus.

Curl up at a coffee shop.

Who needs Starbucks? We have so many local coffee shops that are just calling for you to cozy up with a cup of joe. Bring a good book, your best friend or your superior people-watching skills, and let the hours melt away. Photo of Blueprint Coffee by Marcus Stabenow.

Watch the shitty drivers from the St. Louis Science Center.
5050 Oakland Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 289-4400

Admit it: it's totally satisfying to use those radar guns on the pedestrian bridge -- even on a clear day. Add rain to the mix, and you'll get to make fun of a new boatload of crappy drivers. Come on people, this is not California. We should be able to drive in rain here. RFT photo.

Plan a date night at one of St. Louis' sexy bars.

Even the most romantically-challenged will find this one easy thanks to our list of St. Louis' sexiest bars. These places are a sight to see, complete with good food and good drinks. It's so much better than a "Netflix and chill" kind of night. Photo of Publico by Greg Rannells.

Last but not least, grab a bar stool at one of our local breweries.

Move over, Anheuser-Busch. St. Louis has been blessed with a long list of local breweries, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to leisurely enjoy one (or several) of them. The excellent food and drink available at these breweries will make your cloudy day a little brighter. Photo of 4 Hands Brewing Co. by Robert Rohe.