3-6 Hours at St. Louis Lambert International Airport
Maeve Power
Don't spend your airport downtime stuck in the airport. If you have a couple of hours to spare, why not get out of the airport and explore the surrounding area? Check out these great options for a 3-6 hour layover at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Visit The Park
Hickory Woods Conservation AreaGet out of the airport and into the fresh air during your airport downtime. Hickory Woods is a 10-acre forested area located close to the airport with lots of hiking and walking trails. The park is open daily from 06:00 – 19:00.Located 2.6 miles from the airport. The quickest way to get there is via taxi. Public transport routes are available, but it will take you approx. one hour to get to the park. If you have a bit more time to spare you can walk to the park from the airport in approx. 45 minutes.Work Out
Planet FitnessDon’t let travel disrupt your fitness routine. Use your airport downtime to workout. Head to Planet Fitness for a full-service gym with cardio equipment, free weights and more. Work up a sweat and then freshen up with a shower before heading to the airport for your flight. You will need to bring your own towel and toiletries so don’t forget to put them in your carry on. Planet Fitness also offers hydromassage beds and massage chairs to help you relax and release stress.You need to be a Planet Fitness Black Card member to visit Planet Fitness gyms. Sanctifly premium members can use ONE Sanctifly pass to get a 30 day Black Card membership and access to all 1800+ Planet Fitness locations. You can find and book your first Planet Fitness gym experience over on the ‘Facilities’ tab.Located 5.2 miles from the airport. The best way to get there is via taxi. Public transport links are available but will take you approx. one hour to get to the gym.Luggage Storage
As with most airports in the US, there are no luggage storage facilities available at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. If you have a layover at STL and want to store your luggage try these options:- Ask at the airport information desk for recommendations on nearby luggage storage facilities.
- If you are heading downtown, check for luggage storage lockers at bus and train terminals
- Use Google to find a luggage storage service. There are lots of apps and websites that offer luggage storage options in large cities across the US.