Guidebook for St. Louis
Food Scene
They are Vegan/Gluten Free friendly & just the NICEST people around. Their "real food" menu is delicious & their bakery goods are my favorite around!
44 locals recommend
SweetArt
2203 S 39th StThey are Vegan/Gluten Free friendly & just the NICEST people around. Their "real food" menu is delicious & their bakery goods are my favorite around!
A great place to grab a latte, people watch, or get food-fueled before walking the surrounding neighborhood for antique shops & record stores.
114 locals recommend
The Mud House
2101 Cherokee StA great place to grab a latte, people watch, or get food-fueled before walking the surrounding neighborhood for antique shops & record stores.
A really great neighborhood coffee shop with small plates and excellent study areas for those trying to get work done.
43 locals recommend
Kaldi’s Coffee
700 De Mun AveA really great neighborhood coffee shop with small plates and excellent study areas for those trying to get work done.
Beautiful neighborhood coffee shop in the "hip" part of town. Great people who make you wanna come back and become a "regular."
55 locals recommend
Rise Coffee
4176 Manchester AveBeautiful neighborhood coffee shop in the "hip" part of town. Great people who make you wanna come back and become a "regular."
Love love love this place! They know how to do green chili right as a savory dish, but let’s not forget about their cornmeal pancakes! SO GOOD!
41 locals recommend
Southwest Diner
6803 Southwest AveLove love love this place! They know how to do green chili right as a savory dish, but let’s not forget about their cornmeal pancakes! SO GOOD!
Hi-Pointe Drive-In
1033 McCausland AveDelish smash burgers and the craziest/tastiest fries!
A fancy night out, so close to home! Their food is delish so remember to jump on the reservation list on Yelp before heading over!
15 locals recommend
Louie
706 De Mun AveA fancy night out, so close to home! Their food is delish so remember to jump on the reservation list on Yelp before heading over!
Drinks & Nightlife
What a GREAT craft brewery in a "hip" part of town! So great! Their beer is a staple in STL, and their seasonals are always a surprise (and delight).
122 locals recommend
Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall
4465 Manchester AveWhat a GREAT craft brewery in a "hip" part of town! So great! Their beer is a staple in STL, and their seasonals are always a surprise (and delight).
My favorite bar to dance in, meet with friends, or grab a small bite to eat. Really fun & located in a fun area!
37 locals recommend
Atomic Cowboy
4140 Manchester AveMy favorite bar to dance in, meet with friends, or grab a small bite to eat. Really fun & located in a fun area!
While their food is DELISH, I only ever seem to get there after the kitchen's closed. It's okay though because their cocktail menu and back patio fire pits keep me coming back. Occasionally live music/DJ's are in residence as well! Such a great place!
50 locals recommend
The Royale Food & Spirits
3132 South Kingshighway BoulevardWhile their food is DELISH, I only ever seem to get there after the kitchen's closed. It's okay though because their cocktail menu and back patio fire pits keep me coming back. Occasionally live music/DJ's are in residence as well! Such a great place!
Sightseeing
It IS a National Park, and it gives a great short history of the Jefferson Expansion (aka the Louisiana Purchase, for all you history buffs).
499 locals recommend
The Gateway Arch
It IS a National Park, and it gives a great short history of the Jefferson Expansion (aka the Louisiana Purchase, for all you history buffs).
It's just one location in the grand Forest Park, which was essentially created for the 1904 World's Fair. The different pavilions, walking paths, fountains and waterways are ALL great to enjoy. The World's Fair Pavilion has a pretty great hill to fly kites and picnic on.
7 locals recommend
World's Fair Pavilion
1904 Concourse DrIt's just one location in the grand Forest Park, which was essentially created for the 1904 World's Fair. The different pavilions, walking paths, fountains and waterways are ALL great to enjoy. The World's Fair Pavilion has a pretty great hill to fly kites and picnic on.
History, Clydesdales, Beer - this tour has it all! Take a (free) short walking tour to learn about one of the staples in downtown St. Louis.
202 locals recommend
Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery
1200 Lynch StHistory, Clydesdales, Beer - this tour has it all! Take a (free) short walking tour to learn about one of the staples in downtown St. Louis.
This is an architectural museum that you can climb through and have fun in! Wear your stretchy play clothes and enjoy the rooftop slide or the underground caves and everything in between!
639 locals recommend
City Museum
750 N 16th StThis is an architectural museum that you can climb through and have fun in! Wear your stretchy play clothes and enjoy the rooftop slide or the underground caves and everything in between!
Another one of those free yet AMAZING attractions in STL, and walking distance to the house! Walk through the sea lion exhibit or wave to the grizzlies or go say hi to Raja, STL’s own celebrity elephant. A day at the zoo is a fun day for all!
579 locals recommend
Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government DrAnother one of those free yet AMAZING attractions in STL, and walking distance to the house! Walk through the sea lion exhibit or wave to the grizzlies or go say hi to Raja, STL’s own celebrity elephant. A day at the zoo is a fun day for all!
Parks & Nature
Great place to take a short day hike with beautiful views over the river. Wear your bug spray and keep an eye out for poison ivy though - as it is a state park!
75 locals recommend
Castlewood State Park
1401 Kiefer Creek RdGreat place to take a short day hike with beautiful views over the river. Wear your bug spray and keep an eye out for poison ivy though - as it is a state park!
Lone Elk Park
1 Lone Elk Park RdIt’s a short drive away to find nature and enormous animals!
Enjoy a bit of history with your walk, and learn about our region’s geographical ancestors. Wear your walking shoes & enjoy the day!
59 locals recommend
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Enjoy a bit of history with your walk, and learn about our region’s geographical ancestors. Wear your walking shoes & enjoy the day!
Best if enjoyed with friends (two legged or four legged), on sunny or not days. The fall is the best for leaf peeping but the park can entertain you through all seasons!
Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park
800 Guy Park DrBest if enjoyed with friends (two legged or four legged), on sunny or not days. The fall is the best for leaf peeping but the park can entertain you through all seasons!
Arts & Culture
Go see the Berkmans! Go see the Monet & Van Gogh! All for free! Even the special exhibits that cost money have their "free" days and it's definitely worth a visit.
431 locals recommend
Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts DrGo see the Berkmans! Go see the Monet & Van Gogh! All for free! Even the special exhibits that cost money have their "free" days and it's definitely worth a visit.
A night at the theatre is a lovely thing! The historical stage has hosted performances ranging from Broadway’s best - Hamilton & Wicked - to musicians who wow - Beck & Wilco. They call it the FABULOUS Fox for a reason! Go check it out!
173 locals recommend
The Fabulous fox
527 N Grand BlvdA night at the theatre is a lovely thing! The historical stage has hosted performances ranging from Broadway’s best - Hamilton & Wicked - to musicians who wow - Beck & Wilco. They call it the FABULOUS Fox for a reason! Go check it out!
The exhibits change regularly but the wonder remains! Dip your toes into STL’s art scene & see that the Midwest does culture well!
65 locals recommend
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
3750 Washington BlvdThe exhibits change regularly but the wonder remains! Dip your toes into STL’s art scene & see that the Midwest does culture well!
Entertainment & Activities
looks amazing for a movie theater that's a hundred years old. If you're in the market for a classy experience, check it out!
39 locals recommend
Hi-Pointe Theatre
1005 McCausland Avelooks amazing for a movie theater that's a hundred years old. If you're in the market for a classy experience, check it out!
It was renovated a few years ago and has become a favorite movie theater to see the "big shows" with reclining/reserved seating and still a small town feel.
27 locals recommend
AMC Esquire 7
6706 Clayton RdIt was renovated a few years ago and has become a favorite movie theater to see the "big shows" with reclining/reserved seating and still a small town feel.
This one’s misleading because it’s category can be nightlife, entertainment, straight up fun!
12 locals recommend
Parlor
4170 Manchester AveThis one’s misleading because it’s category can be nightlife, entertainment, straight up fun!