Historic Aircraft Resoration Museum

While aviation history in St. Louis has been synonymous with Charles Lindbergh, aviation enthusiasts looking to dig deeper should stop by this under-the-radar museum just outside the city. Surrounded by cornfields and a pick-your-own farm, Creve Couer's Airport museum may be the city's best kept secret. The airport houses four hangers that contain a total of 49 vintage aircraft, including a seriously impressive collection of open-cockpit Wacos – and more are being restored each day. Visitors can also climb inside the massive, Antonov An-2 (a Russian single-engine biplane). This non-profit museum is located about 20 minutes outside the city center.