Guidebook for Saint Louis
Food Scene
76 flavors of delicious Gooey Butter Cake, a Saint Louis favorite
38 locals recommend
Park Avenue Coffee
1919 Park Ave76 flavors of delicious Gooey Butter Cake, a Saint Louis favorite
A microbrewery/restaurant with yummy food and a great courtyard to take advantage of when the weather is nice.
46 locals recommend
Square One Brewery & Distillery
1727 Park AveA microbrewery/restaurant with yummy food and a great courtyard to take advantage of when the weather is nice.
Laredo on LaFayette Square
2001 Park AveGood Mexican food
SqWires Restaurant & Annex
1415 S 18th StGood food, bar, and live music
Good food (rustic Tuscan cuisine) and a large wine selection
30 locals recommend
Eleven Eleven Mississippi
1111 Mississippi AveGood food (rustic Tuscan cuisine) and a large wine selection
Vin De Set
2017 Chouteau AveAn excellent rooftop patio, albeit a pricier option
PW Pizza
2017 Chouteau AveYummy pizza at an affordable price. The Wolf is my fave.
My favorite breakfast restaurant, this is one of two locations. I love the crepes (savory and sweet options).
144 locals recommend
Rooster
3150 S Grand BlvdMy favorite breakfast restaurant, this is one of two locations. I love the crepes (savory and sweet options).
My favorite breakfast restaurant, this is one of two locations. I love the crepes (savory and sweet options).
144 locals recommend
Rooster
3150 S Grand BlvdMy favorite breakfast restaurant, this is one of two locations. I love the crepes (savory and sweet options).
Not fancy, but a different option, is a Nicaraguan restaurant. My favorite item on the menu is Canoa de Maduro, whole ripe plantain filled with choice of beef, chicken, or pork and topped with mozzarella.
20 locals recommend
Fritanga
2208 S Jefferson AveNot fancy, but a different option, is a Nicaraguan restaurant. My favorite item on the menu is Canoa de Maduro, whole ripe plantain filled with choice of beef, chicken, or pork and topped with mozzarella.
A Saint Louis favorite. You may see long lines, but service is efficient and they move quickly to get you the tasty treats!
139 locals recommend
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
4224 S Grand BlvdA Saint Louis favorite. You may see long lines, but service is efficient and they move quickly to get you the tasty treats!
On Antique Row on Cherokee Street sits this cute little place with yummy breakfast, coffee, wifi, and board games.
Guests have noted their Brioche French toast was a big hit with their children.
114 locals recommend
The Mud House
2101 Cherokee StOn Antique Row on Cherokee Street sits this cute little place with yummy breakfast, coffee, wifi, and board games.
Guests have noted their Brioche French toast was a big hit with their children.
Drinks & Nightlife
Downstairs venue with Beer Garden and lots of local taps.
Below PW Pizza (from whom you can order and eat here).
10 locals recommend
21st Street Brewers Bar
2017 Chouteau AveDownstairs venue with Beer Garden and lots of local taps.
Below PW Pizza (from whom you can order and eat here).
A quaint place with small plates, craft cocktails, and a speakeasy vibe.
35 locals recommend
Planter's House
1000 Mississippi AveA quaint place with small plates, craft cocktails, and a speakeasy vibe.
Love reading their menu and picking from the large variety of wine and beer. They also have cheese plates to whet your appetite.
10 locals recommend
33 Wine Shop & Bar
1913 Park AveLove reading their menu and picking from the large variety of wine and beer. They also have cheese plates to whet your appetite.
Delicious desserts, small plates, and drinks. I love the spicy hot chocolate and the chocolate martini options.
47 locals recommend
Baileys' Chocolate Bar
1915 Park AveDelicious desserts, small plates, and drinks. I love the spicy hot chocolate and the chocolate martini options.
Parks & Nature
Park is within walking distance of the house. A nice place to walk or play Frisbee, fly a kite or have a picnic lunch. There is also a nice playground here for the kids. And there are lots of photo opportunities around the pond, etc.
34 locals recommend
Lafayette Park
2023 Lafayette AvePark is within walking distance of the house. A nice place to walk or play Frisbee, fly a kite or have a picnic lunch. There is also a nice playground here for the kids. And there are lots of photo opportunities around the pond, etc.
A vibrant and serene blending of lush plantings and internationally renowned sculpture. There are fountains in which you or the kids can splash and play on a hot day.
77 locals recommend
Citygarden Sculpture Park
801 Market StA vibrant and serene blending of lush plantings and internationally renowned sculpture. There are fountains in which you or the kids can splash and play on a hot day.
Owned by the CIty of Saint Louis; at 1371 acres, Forest Park is significantly larger than Central Park. There are great trails on which to jog or bike, a golf course, two museums, an amphitheater hosting plays and musicals, and the science center are just a few of the attractions.
517 locals recommend
Forest Park
5595 Grand DrOwned by the CIty of Saint Louis; at 1371 acres, Forest Park is significantly larger than Central Park. There are great trails on which to jog or bike, a golf course, two museums, an amphitheater hosting plays and musicals, and the science center are just a few of the attractions.
Arts & Culture
The Fabulous Fox is an ornate theatre showing the best of Broadway. The building itself is a sight to see with its Siamese Byzantine style architecture.
173 locals recommend
The Fabulous fox
527 N Grand BlvdThe Fabulous Fox is an ornate theatre showing the best of Broadway. The building itself is a sight to see with its Siamese Byzantine style architecture.
Outdoor amphitheater showing many great Broadway shows inside idyllic Forest Park.
Free seats at the back are first come, first served.
17 locals recommend
The Muny - Lichtenstein Plaza
Summit DriveOutdoor amphitheater showing many great Broadway shows inside idyllic Forest Park.
Free seats at the back are first come, first served.
Admission is FREE! There are some special exhibits that require a fee.
195 locals recommend
Missouri History Museum
5700 Lindell BlvdAdmission is FREE! There are some special exhibits that require a fee.
Admission to the Museum is free every day.
Admission to featured exhibitions is free on Friday. Limit 6 tickets per person.
The Art Hill Film Series takes place every Friday in July. See a movie outside on the hill for free! Bring a picnic and enjoy (or purchase from vendors on site). Come early for best seating and parking.
431 locals recommend
Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts DrAdmission to the Museum is free every day.
Admission to featured exhibitions is free on Friday. Limit 6 tickets per person.
The Art Hill Film Series takes place every Friday in July. See a movie outside on the hill for free! Bring a picnic and enjoy (or purchase from vendors on site). Come early for best seating and parking.
Stifel Theatre
1400 Market StFrom concerts to Broadway to comedy and family shows
Free admission to the science center exhibits with an admission fee for the Planetarium and OMNIMAX.
183 locals recommend
Saint Louis Science Center
5050 Oakland AveFree admission to the science center exhibits with an admission fee for the Planetarium and OMNIMAX.
Sightseeing
Do I really need to say anything about this? I guess you may not know that you can ride to the top in the little round pods and see a great view of the city from windows at the top. Nice park area surrounds.
499 locals recommend
The Gateway Arch
Do I really need to say anything about this? I guess you may not know that you can ride to the top in the little round pods and see a great view of the city from windows at the top. Nice park area surrounds.
Architecturally significant and site of the infamous Dredd Scott Decision, said to have hastened the start of the Civil War.
26 locals recommend
Old Courthouse
11 N 4th StArchitecturally significant and site of the infamous Dredd Scott Decision, said to have hastened the start of the Civil War.
Basilica of Saint Louis, King... the Parish of St. Louis fondly known as the Old Cathedral.
9 locals recommend
The Old Cathedral The Basilica Of Saint Louis, King Of France
11 N 4th StBasilica of Saint Louis, King... the Parish of St. Louis fondly known as the Old Cathedral.
Entertainment & Activities
The zoo is free! Parking in the lot requires a fee, but you can also park along roads in the park if you are willing to walk a bit. See penguins, polar bears, sting rays, and lots of other animals.
579 locals recommend
Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government DrThe zoo is free! Parking in the lot requires a fee, but you can also park along roads in the park if you are willing to walk a bit. See penguins, polar bears, sting rays, and lots of other animals.
It is hard to describe, but City Museum is a hit with adults and children. Climb around, take the 10-story slide from the top floor to the bottom, ride the Ferris wheel on the roof, or dare to step into the bus that is "hanging off" the edge of the roof.
City Museum lot parking is just $5 but cash only. There are parking meters on the street nearby.
639 locals recommend
City Museum
750 N 16th StIt is hard to describe, but City Museum is a hit with adults and children. Climb around, take the 10-story slide from the top floor to the bottom, ride the Ferris wheel on the roof, or dare to step into the bus that is "hanging off" the edge of the roof.
City Museum lot parking is just $5 but cash only. There are parking meters on the street nearby.
A little farther out from the City in Chesterfied, is a great place for kids and adults to enjoy walking thru and seeing all of the butterflies.
54 locals recommend
The Butterfly House
15050 Faust PkA little farther out from the City in Chesterfied, is a great place for kids and adults to enjoy walking thru and seeing all of the butterflies.
Busch Stadium
700 Clark AveHome of the Saint Louis Cardinals!
Enterprise Center
1401 Clark AveHome of the Saint Louis Blues NHL team!
America's Center Convention Complex
701 Convention PlazaConvention Center in Downtown
Sports anchored dining and entertainment district next to Busch Stadium.
179 locals recommend
Ballpark Village
601 Clark AveSports anchored dining and entertainment district next to Busch Stadium.
Shopping
Cherokee street is known as Antique Row with six blocks of independently owned and operated antique, collectible and specialty shops, restaurants and cafés.
35 locals recommend
Cherokee Street
Cherokee StreetCherokee street is known as Antique Row with six blocks of independently owned and operated antique, collectible and specialty shops, restaurants and cafés.
Lafayette Square
A few locally owned and operated specialty shops.
A bustling mixed-use district, located on the eastern edge of the city’s ever-popular Forest Park, is incredibly walkable and offers visitors a variety of amenities and attractions to suit any taste. Upscale dining or cozy coffeehouse? Antique shop or contemporary boutique? World-class art gallery or local live music show?
160 locals recommend
Central West End
A bustling mixed-use district, located on the eastern edge of the city’s ever-popular Forest Park, is incredibly walkable and offers visitors a variety of amenities and attractions to suit any taste. Upscale dining or cozy coffeehouse? Antique shop or contemporary boutique? World-class art gallery or local live music show?