Jewel's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Probably the most universally loved locale in St. Louis. Go to see the animals, flirt with strangers, work out, night life sometimes. Free. You can find free parking, but you will walk.
579 locals recommend
Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government DrProbably the most universally loved locale in St. Louis. Go to see the animals, flirt with strangers, work out, night life sometimes. Free. You can find free parking, but you will walk.
I love museums, and this is a great one. Free. Diverse collection.
431 locals recommend
Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts DrI love museums, and this is a great one. Free. Diverse collection.
Yes, we do this. St. Louisans love the Arch. However, the ride to the top involves long lines, a ride in a very small pod, and crowded, jockeying for window space. Worth it for most, but might be less fun for those who cannot stand long, walk far, big/tall.
499 locals recommend
The Gateway Arch
Yes, we do this. St. Louisans love the Arch. However, the ride to the top involves long lines, a ride in a very small pod, and crowded, jockeying for window space. Worth it for most, but might be less fun for those who cannot stand long, walk far, big/tall.
Must see. An interactive museum, fun for all ages. Don't miss social events.
639 locals recommend
City Museum
750 N 16th StMust see. An interactive museum, fun for all ages. Don't miss social events.
Bored? Just head to the riverfront and walk around. You will make friends and find fun.
82 locals recommend
St. Louis Arch/Riverfront
Poplar StreetBored? Just head to the riverfront and walk around. You will make friends and find fun.
Food Scene
Landmark location in The Loop. Just a great street for strolling, nightlife, dining, boutique shopping. See the St Louis Walk of Fame. (Fun and funny since many of those celebrities notoriously hated St. Louis and call somewhere else home.)
12 locals recommend
Vintage Vinyl
6610 Delmar BlvdLandmark location in The Loop. Just a great street for strolling, nightlife, dining, boutique shopping. See the St Louis Walk of Fame. (Fun and funny since many of those celebrities notoriously hated St. Louis and call somewhere else home.)
Cardinals Nation
601 Clark StreetAnything Cardinals.
Fantastic farmers market. Check the hours. Waaaay more than veggies.
173 locals recommend
Soulard Farmers Market
730 Carroll StFantastic farmers market. Check the hours. Waaaay more than veggies.
The only boat I know.
The boats are very popular, and much like land casinos, they offer a wide array of entertainment options, and they have their own vibe.
Casino Queen
200 S Front StThe only boat I know.
The boats are very popular, and much like land casinos, they offer a wide array of entertainment options, and they have their own vibe.
The original bread company. This means a lot to us since we don't eat Panera around these parts. Landmark locale in beautiful Central West End. Dining, galleries, not as much for nightlife. Walkable for a good walker.
33 locals recommend
St. Louis Bread Co.
1008 Loughborough AveThe original bread company. This means a lot to us since we don't eat Panera around these parts. Landmark locale in beautiful Central West End. Dining, galleries, not as much for nightlife. Walkable for a good walker.
Imo's Pizza
1000 Hampton AveBest Imo's in St Louis (IMO). South border of the Central West End.
Historic train station with beautiful pond, great restaurants, Hard Rock Cafe, whispering wall, dancing ceilings. Free to walkaround. Adjacent to Blues stadium, Amtrak and Greyhound.
86 locals recommend
Union Station
Historic train station with beautiful pond, great restaurants, Hard Rock Cafe, whispering wall, dancing ceilings. Free to walkaround. Adjacent to Blues stadium, Amtrak and Greyhound.
Royal Chinese BBQ
8406 Olive BoulevardYes. Roast duck and lo mein for $$$StLouisan.
Red's The One And Only BBQ
304 S Florissant RdYes. Unparalleled.
Everything. Fall off the bone. Sides pretty decent, classic remixes. Plus drunk shakes.
22 locals recommend
Sugarfire Smoke House
9200 Olive BlvdEverything. Fall off the bone. Sides pretty decent, classic remixes. Plus drunk shakes.
Walking Distance
This our library. On Wednesday, there is free produce pick up. They give you a ton of free, fresh food, and it is worth it because it is even fresher than the grocery stores.
St. Louis County Library-Natural Bridge Branch
7606 Natural Bridge RdThis our library. On Wednesday, there is free produce pick up. They give you a ton of free, fresh food, and it is worth it because it is even fresher than the grocery stores.
Very welcoming local church with deep roots in the community. During the pandemic, they've begun parking lot services, so you can get a walk and a word.
Murchison Tabernacle C.M.E. Church
7629 Natural Bridge RoadVery welcoming local church with deep roots in the community. During the pandemic, they've begun parking lot services, so you can get a walk and a word.
This place is packed every weekend. I've never been, but I've seen the crowds: 30ish, working folks from Normandy. I've never seen police, or any problems in the lot. Seems like fun...
The Courtyard Bar and Grill
7312 Natural Bridge RoadThis place is packed every weekend. I've never been, but I've seen the crowds: 30ish, working folks from Normandy. I've never seen police, or any problems in the lot. Seems like fun...
Errand Running
You're going to see an hour long line outside this place, often. Give it a try on the rare occasion that there is no line.
Church's Chicken
7215 Natural Bridge RoadYou're going to see an hour long line outside this place, often. Give it a try on the rare occasion that there is no line.