From here there's a spectacular view reaching 30 miles to the east and west. The Museum of Western Expansion, beneath the Arch, rates a tour, and the Arch Odyssey Theatre, also beneath the Arch, takes the breath away with its huge imagery and sound. Faust County Park is a short distance west of Creve Coeur. It is a place that excites history buffs for its contains a small village of historically significant homes and buildings. There's also an operating 1920 carousel.
Forest Park is also to the west.
Creve Coeur and Olivette stand at the center of all things interesting and entertaining in the St. Louis area. From concerts by high school instrumental and vocal groups to school plays and arts shows, Olivette-Creve Coeur residents reap the simple pleasures as much as they enjoy access to the high cultural events and sites available a few minutes away in St. Louis. Summertime concerts in the park are enjoyed in both communities. Olivette's Summerfest celebration has been held every July for each of the last 25 years. Opening Thursday evening and continuing into Sunday night, the event appeals to residents with carnival rides and amusements, food, and craft shows.