Guidebook for Saint Louis
Entertainment & Activities
IT'S FREE and a 3 block walk from my front door! Beautiful zoo to walk around for a few hours. The kids zoo and stingrays are free the first hr it's open.
579 locals recommend
Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government DrIT'S FREE and a 3 block walk from my front door! Beautiful zoo to walk around for a few hours. The kids zoo and stingrays are free the first hr it's open.
I don't think there is any other place like it in the world! Wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes... it's like a giant playground and it gets hot!
639 locals recommend
City Museum
750 N 16th StI don't think there is any other place like it in the world! Wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes... it's like a giant playground and it gets hot!
You can walk around and enjoy at your own pace. They often have special events.
432 locals recommend
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw BlvdYou can walk around and enjoy at your own pace. They often have special events.
Grant’s Farm
7385 Gravois RdIT'S FREE! Fun for kids and adults.
Arts & Culture
IT'S FREE! It's a nice air conditioned environment to wander around during a day you don't want to be outside.
431 locals recommend
Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts DrIT'S FREE! It's a nice air conditioned environment to wander around during a day you don't want to be outside.
Really neat movie theatre originally built in 1922 that serves craft beer among other treats. :)
39 locals recommend
Hi-Pointe Theatre
1005 McCausland AveReally neat movie theatre originally built in 1922 that serves craft beer among other treats. :)
Wonderful outdoor theatre during the summer months. (There are a limited number of free tickets available for each show.)
40 locals recommend
Municipal Theatre Association
1 Theatre DrWonderful outdoor theatre during the summer months. (There are a limited number of free tickets available for each show.)
The Cardinals rock! :) (There are ways to get tickets to the game for cheap! Ask me how.)
306 locals recommend
Busch Stadium
700 Clark AveThe Cardinals rock! :) (There are ways to get tickets to the game for cheap! Ask me how.)
Food Scene
Rise Coffee
4176 Manchester AveAwesome coffee, upcycled vibe and cool neighborhood.
Pretty much next door and delicious New York Style pizza with local craft beer selection. The waffle fries and trashy wings are outstanding.
37 locals recommend
Felix's Pizza Pub
6401 Clayton AvePretty much next door and delicious New York Style pizza with local craft beer selection. The waffle fries and trashy wings are outstanding.
Rooster
3150 S Grand BlvdSweet and savory crepes AND really great Blood Marys.
Creative burgers, homemade sauces and yummy milkshakes. Portions seem to have gotten a bit smaller for the price...
62 locals recommend
Baileys' Range
920 Olive StCreative burgers, homemade sauces and yummy milkshakes. Portions seem to have gotten a bit smaller for the price...
Bogart's Smokehouse
1627 S 9th StBest BBQ in the city (personal opinion).
The pizza and cocktails are awesome and unique BUT the ricotta doughnuts will blow your mind!
9 locals recommend
Katie's Pizza
6611 Clayton RdThe pizza and cocktails are awesome and unique BUT the ricotta doughnuts will blow your mind!
Hole in the wall establishment with friendly people and delicious Korean BBQ style plates and wraps.
68 locals recommend
Lona's Lil Eats
2199 California AveHole in the wall establishment with friendly people and delicious Korean BBQ style plates and wraps.
Hole in the wall place with gourmet burgers and Shawarma. Definitely try the french fries... the cooks don't even know what the owner puts in the seasoning mix!
24 locals recommend
Layla
4317 Manchester AveHole in the wall place with gourmet burgers and Shawarma. Definitely try the french fries... the cooks don't even know what the owner puts in the seasoning mix!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fancy cocktails and small plates. It's a lot of fun to watch the drinks being made too!
38 locals recommend
Taste
4584 Laclede AveFancy cocktails and small plates. It's a lot of fun to watch the drinks being made too!
4 Hands Brewery
1220 S 8th StOne of my favorite micro breweries in the city!
Civil Life Brewing Co.
3714 Holt AveMustaches, mason jars, craft beer and good food.
Everything Else
Rock climbing is a great way to get a work out and meet people. There are plenty of auto belays to keep busy on if you aren't belay certified.
26 locals recommend
Climb So iLL
1419 Carroll StRock climbing is a great way to get a work out and meet people. There are plenty of auto belays to keep busy on if you aren't belay certified.
One of my favorite trails just outside the city. Plenty of trail for hiking, walking, running or mountain biking. Also a good park for a picnic.
75 locals recommend
Castlewood State Park
1401 Kiefer Creek RdOne of my favorite trails just outside the city. Plenty of trail for hiking, walking, running or mountain biking. Also a good park for a picnic.
Paved and dirt trails for any activity that circle around a lake. Can rent kayaks, canoes, SUP, and bikes also.
9 locals recommend
Creve Coeur Park Picnic Site 1
13219 Streetcar DrPaved and dirt trails for any activity that circle around a lake. Can rent kayaks, canoes, SUP, and bikes also.
Aside from all the attractions inside the park, there are dirt, gravel and paved trails to get some exercise while seeing the city.
517 locals recommend
Forest Park
5595 Grand DrAside from all the attractions inside the park, there are dirt, gravel and paved trails to get some exercise while seeing the city.
Sightseeing
It seems like more of my guests want to go here vs anywhere else. I'd recommend buying your ticket ahead of time online.
499 locals recommend
The Gateway Arch
It seems like more of my guests want to go here vs anywhere else. I'd recommend buying your ticket ahead of time online.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
48 Brentwood Promenade CtSchnucks Lindell
4171 Lindell Blvd