The Fall 2024 Session will kick-off on August 28 and will run for 12 weeks. Walkers must register to participate in each Spring and Fall Session.
Please contact CMT with questions at info@cmt-stl.org.
NOTE: You must register for the Ten Toe Program in order to be eligible to attend special walks. Register for the CMT Ten Toe Express® Program HERE. Please note some Special Walks have a registration fee. This is SEPARATE from the Ten Toe program registration fee. A Special Walk registration fee must be paid in addition to the program registration fee.
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Wednesday, August 28 – Eads Bridge Tour with Missouri History Museum Expert
The historic St. Louis landmark, the Eads Bridge, celebrated its 150th anniversary earlier this year. Completed in 1874, the bridge holds the status of being both the first bridge constructed of steel and the oldest standing bridge on the Mississippi River.
We will meet Eads Bridge expert Amanda Clark of the Missouri History Museum at Laclede’s Landing MetroLink Station on the lower deck of the Eads Bridge. Amanda will take us on a walk around the base of the bridge and the surrounding area while delving into the history of the bridge as an engineering marvel. We will then reboard MetroLink along with Amanda for a ride to Busch Stadium, traveling through the historic St. Louis Freight Tunnel. Amanda will continue filling us in on the history of the tunnel which served the bridge by carrying both passenger and freight trains underneath the city. We will then return to the Shrewsbury Lansdowne I44 Transit Center via MetroLink.
RSVP Required: Registration will be available on July 31.
When: Wednesday, August 28
Where to meet CMT: Shrewsbury Lansdowne I44 Transit Center
Time: 8:45 AM
Length of Walk: About 2 miles
Limited Walk Capacity: 20
Cost: $13*
*Participants are responsible for the payment of their ticket. All transactions are final when purchasing tickets. No refunds will be distributed once a purchase has been made.
Tuesday, September 17 – Tour of 21c Museum Hotel in Downtown St. Louis
The 21c Museum Hotel reopened to great acclaim in 2023. Built in 1926, the building was formerly known as the Downtown YMCA Building. Eventually falling into a state of disrepair, the building was purchased and began undergoing renovations in 2018.
Join us for a guided tour through both the hotel and museum portions of the building. A staff member will walk us through the history of the building, giving us an overview of the Renaissance Revival-style architecture and ending with a walk through the on-site museum which features installations and exhibits that showcase contemporary art and artists.
Finally, we’ll end with a visit to the Good Press café in the hotel for a drink, snack, or meal, depending on your mood.
RSVP Required: Registration will be available on July 31.
When: Tuesday, September 17
Where to meet CMT: Shrewsbury Lansdowne I-44 Transit Center
Time: 9:00 AM
Length of Walk: About 2.5 miles
Limited Walk Capacity: 25
Cost: Free
Thursday, October 3 – Tour of CITYPARK Stadium, Home to the St. Louis CITY SC
Enjoy a 1-hour walking tour of CITYPARK, home to the 2023 Western Conference Champion St. Louis CITY SC. During the tour, you’ll get to explore the concourse and premium areas of CITY’s state-of-the-art stadium.
For this walk, we’ll start with a ride from the Shrewsbury MetroLink Station to Union Station. From there, it is a 15-minute walk to the stadium for a guided tour of CITYPARK. After the tour, walkers will have the opportunity to explore the Pillars of the Valley monument – a tribute to Mill Creek Valley.
RSVP Required: Registration will be available on July 31.
When: Thursday, October 3
Where to meet CMT: Shrewsbury Lansdowne I-44 Transit Center
Time: 8:30 am
Length of Walk: About 2 miles
This walk has limited capacity – 30
Cost: $15*
*Participants are responsible for the payment of their ticket. All transactions are final when purchasing tickets. No refunds will be distributed once a purchase has been made.
Thursday, November 7 – Docent-Led Tour of Gateway to Pride Exhibit at the Missouri History Museum
The contributions and struggles of St. Louis area residents that belong to the LGBTQIA+ community have long been overlooked and undervalued. In this exhibit that opened in Summer 2024, the Missouri History Museum sets out to recognize those lives and contributions.
For this tour, we will be joined by one of the curators of the exhibit who will walk us through the artifacts, images, and oral histories featured within, revealing a history that may be unknown to many.
RSVP Required: Registration will be available on July 31.
When: Thursday, November 7
Where to meet CMT: Shrewsbury Lansdowne I-44 Transit Center
Time: 9:00 AM
Length of Walk: About 2 miles
Limited Walk Capacity: 20
Cost: Free
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AARP Walk with a Doc – Second Saturday of the Month
Explore Forest Park, get some exercise, and learn more about a current health topic with AARP St. Louis’ Walk with a Doc program.
AARP volunteers will lead you on a journey that will start with a ride on MetroLink from either the North Hanley or Shrewsbury MetroLink Stations, arriving at the Forest Park-DeBaliviere Station in time for a short walk to the Forest Park Visitor and Education Center. From there you’ll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from a healthcare professional before spending the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation.
| Destination | Date | Day | Time |
| Forest Park Visitor and Education Center | 8/10/2024 | Saturday | 9:00 am |
| Forest Park Visitor and Education Center | 9/14/2024 | Saturday | 9:00 am |
| Forest Park Visitor and Education Center | 11/12/2024 | Saturday | 9:00 am |
DETAILS TO KNOW:
• Registration is required for each separate walk. Visit AARP St. Louis for more information: https://local.aarp.org/saint-louis-mo/