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Zoo Weekends & Garden Concerts: Summer Delights Near Lehmann House
St. Louis is a city full of summer surprises, and some of the best come when the sun begins to dip, the air cools, and the city’s green spaces come to life with evening events. A perfect way to spend a weekend here starts with a visit to the beloved Saint Louis Zoo, followed by an evening of music, flowers, and stars at the Missouri Botanical Garden. For guests of Lehmann House Bed & Breakfast, these experiences are both close and beautifully complemented by the comfort and grace of the B&B.
The Saint Louis Zoo is more than just an attraction—it’s a true urban sanctuary. Recognised as one of the best zoos in the country, it offers free admission and is nestled in the heart of Forest Park. In the summer, the zoo extends its hours for twilight evenings, where visitors can wander the shaded paths after the heat of the day has passed. Animals like penguins and big cats are more active in the cooler air, and keepers often offer evening talks and feeding demonstrations.
Children love the hands-on exhibits like Stingrays at Caribbean Cove, while adults appreciate the serene walking paths and the thoughtful design of each habitat. If you’re travelling with family or just young at heart, you’ll want to take a ride on the Conservation Carousel or board the Emerson Zooline Railroad for a relaxing loop through the zoo’s 90-acre landscape.
Once the zoo adventure winds down, make your way to the Missouri Botanical Garden, just fifteen minutes from the zoo or a short drive from Lehmann House. In the summer months, the garden hosts Whitaker Music Festival concerts, where visitors bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to enjoy live jazz, classical, or folk performances amid blooming roses, tropical flora, and shaded pavilions. The setting is magical—string lights glow between trees, and the air is filled with the scent of evening blossoms.
Whether you pack your own dinner or sample bites from food trucks on site, it’s the kind of evening that feels both festive and deeply relaxing. The rhythm of the music, the murmur of conversation, and the swaying silhouettes of plants in the fading light create an atmosphere that lingers in memory long after the final notes fade.
Returning to Lehmann House Bed & Breakfast at the end of a full day like this is a gift in itself. As you enter the Victorian home, with its tall ceilings, original woodwork, and soft lamplight, there’s a sense of exhale. Take a moment in the guest library, enjoy a cup of tea, or step outside onto the veranda to reflect on the day. Each room is designed to offer privacy, comfort, and a connection to the home’s rich history—all while being just minutes from the best of what St. Louis has to offer.
Summer in the city doesn’t always mean crowds and noise. It can mean open lawns, animal encounters, cool night breezes, and soft jazz under the stars. When you pair those moments with the graceful hospitality of Lehmann House, the result is an experience that’s both deeply local and entirely personal.