Tower Grove & Surrounding Areas Guidebook

Shannon
Tower Grove & Surrounding Areas Guidebook

My Favorite Shopping Places

The oldest city market in the St. Louis area. Bring a shopping cart, you'll need one.
173 locals recommend
Soulard Farmers Market
730 Carroll St
173 locals recommend
The oldest city market in the St. Louis area. Bring a shopping cart, you'll need one.
High end shopping from Neiman to Sacs and everything in between.
33 locals recommend
Plaza Frontenac
1701 S Lindbergh Blvd
33 locals recommend
High end shopping from Neiman to Sacs and everything in between.
Located within the cities 2nd largest park, you'll enjoy fantastic views while you shop for home grown produce, home made items and lots of smiles.
22 locals recommend
The Tower Grove Farmers' Market
Center Cross Drive
22 locals recommend
Located within the cities 2nd largest park, you'll enjoy fantastic views while you shop for home grown produce, home made items and lots of smiles.
Head out west 20 minutes and you'll find dozens of shops to suit your fancy. https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/st-louis
33 locals recommend
St. Louis Premium Outlets
18521 Outlet Blvd
33 locals recommend
Head out west 20 minutes and you'll find dozens of shops to suit your fancy. https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/st-louis

Neighborhoods

A local hotspot that is nationally known for its restaurants, bars and eclectic groups of neighbors. Walk the brick lined streets to enjoy music, food and the historic architecture of the neighborhood.
132 locals recommend
Soulard
1531 S 8th St
132 locals recommend
A local hotspot that is nationally known for its restaurants, bars and eclectic groups of neighbors. Walk the brick lined streets to enjoy music, food and the historic architecture of the neighborhood.
Traditional Italian neighborhood with block after block of family owned Italian restaurants serving original cuisine. Some of our favorite restaurants are here on The Hill.
135 locals recommend
The Hill
135 locals recommend
Traditional Italian neighborhood with block after block of family owned Italian restaurants serving original cuisine. Some of our favorite restaurants are here on The Hill.
Live music, exciting night life
142 locals recommend
Delmar Loop
142 locals recommend
Live music, exciting night life
Local shoppes, antiques, artwork, food and unique items. https://cherokeestreet.com/
40 locals recommend
Cherokee Street
Cherokee Street
40 locals recommend
Local shoppes, antiques, artwork, food and unique items. https://cherokeestreet.com/
Shaw neighborhood is home to Famous Botanical Gardens. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/
11 locals recommend
Shaw
11 locals recommend
Shaw neighborhood is home to Famous Botanical Gardens. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/
There's a taste of everything here from local shops, book stores, ice cream, international food stores, Tattoos, Sushi, Etc. It' s a favorite part of the city for many.
25 locals recommend
South Grand Boulevard
South Grand Boulevard
25 locals recommend
There's a taste of everything here from local shops, book stores, ice cream, international food stores, Tattoos, Sushi, Etc. It' s a favorite part of the city for many.

Food scene

This is by far my favorite Italian sandwich shoppe in the entire 2 state area.
27 locals recommend
Gioia's Deli
1934 Macklind Ave
27 locals recommend
This is by far my favorite Italian sandwich shoppe in the entire 2 state area.
Fine dining at it's best. #1 in St. Louis. Several courses of dining. 5 or 10 course dining for your culinary desires. You can even build your own menu. Fine wines and scotches. Check them out!
11 locals recommend
Blood & Sand
1500 St Charles St
11 locals recommend
Fine dining at it's best. #1 in St. Louis. Several courses of dining. 5 or 10 course dining for your culinary desires. You can even build your own menu. Fine wines and scotches. Check them out!
A long standing tradition for fried Chicken
90 locals recommend
Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge
1811 Pestalozzi Street
90 locals recommend
A long standing tradition for fried Chicken
This is one of my favorite BBQ places in the city. They have a few other locations.
95 locals recommend
Salt + Smoke
6525 Delmar Blvd
95 locals recommend
This is one of my favorite BBQ places in the city. They have a few other locations.
For a REALLY good BBQ, you must visit Sugar Fire.
55 locals recommend
Sugarfire Smoke House
605 Washington Ave
55 locals recommend
For a REALLY good BBQ, you must visit Sugar Fire.
This is a local legend. If you have time to wait in line, do it! Get there early as lines will wrap around the building.
86 locals recommend
Pappy's Smokehouse
3106 Olive St
86 locals recommend
This is a local legend. If you have time to wait in line, do it! Get there early as lines will wrap around the building.
Fine dining with a great top floor outside dining.
38 locals recommend
Vin De Set
2017 Chouteau Ave
38 locals recommend
Fine dining with a great top floor outside dining.
For some really great Authentic Mexican Style Cuisine, this is a must. Whenever I crave Mexican, I go to Chava's. It's located in the Historic Soulard Neighborhood.
30 locals recommend
Chava's Mexican Restaurant
925 Geyer Ave
30 locals recommend
For some really great Authentic Mexican Style Cuisine, this is a must. Whenever I crave Mexican, I go to Chava's. It's located in the Historic Soulard Neighborhood.

Sightseeing

Owned by Anheuser Bush, Grants farm is a fun place to spend the day interacting with live animals, watching animal performances and learning more about wildlife. Adults can enjoy 2 free (freshly brewed) adult beverages at the beer gardens.
6 locals recommend
Grants Farm Experience
7385 Grant Road
6 locals recommend
Owned by Anheuser Bush, Grants farm is a fun place to spend the day interacting with live animals, watching animal performances and learning more about wildlife. Adults can enjoy 2 free (freshly brewed) adult beverages at the beer gardens.
A place everyone loves. One of the top amusement parks in the Midwest.
113 locals recommend
Six Flags St. Louis
4900 Six Flags Rd
113 locals recommend
A place everyone loves. One of the top amusement parks in the Midwest.
The park is actually larger than Central Park in NYC.
517 locals recommend
Forest Park
5595 Grand Dr
517 locals recommend
The park is actually larger than Central Park in NYC.
Plan to spend most of the day walking the beautiful scenery of the Botanical Gardens. Grab a map at the visitor center to guide yourself through the many themed areas of the park. Don't forget your camera, you'll need it!
432 locals recommend
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd
432 locals recommend
Plan to spend most of the day walking the beautiful scenery of the Botanical Gardens. Grab a map at the visitor center to guide yourself through the many themed areas of the park. Don't forget your camera, you'll need it!

Art Scene

This is one of the most beautiful venues to see a live performance in St. Louis. https://www.fabulousfox.com/
173 locals recommend
The Fabulous fox
527 N Grand Blvd
173 locals recommend
This is one of the most beautiful venues to see a live performance in St. Louis. https://www.fabulousfox.com/
Don't leave St. Louis without visiting the Art Museum. It's located within Forest Park
431 locals recommend
Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts Dr
431 locals recommend
Don't leave St. Louis without visiting the Art Museum. It's located within Forest Park

City advice

Travelling with kids

There are several fun sights to take the family

STL ZOO (Free): https://www.stlzoo.org/ St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station: https://www.stlouisaquarium.com/ Science Center: https://www.slsc.org/ Giant Farris Wheel: https://www.thestlouiswheel.com/ Magic House: https://www.magichouse.org/ Lone Elk Park: https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/parks/places/lone-elk-park/ Six Flags Amusement Park: https://www.sixflags.com/stlouis St. Louis Arch National Park: https://www.gatewayarch.com/ Forest Park: https://forestparkmap.org/
What to pack

Always check St. Louis weather prior to travel

Our weather patterns here change sometimes daily. So, check the forecast a week in advance so that you pack the appropriate gear.