Rachel and Matt's Guidebook for St. Louis

Rachel
Rachel and Matt's Guidebook for St. Louis

Food Scene

Reasonably priced sushi, Japanese food and Vietnamese food. Funky, fun restaurant with great happy hour specials. Only a couple blocks away. Mochi also serves late night. They offer a pretty little patio too. I try to avoid their back room upstairs. Not as fun as the rest of the restaurant.
37 locals recommend
Cafe Mochi
3221 S Grand Blvd
37 locals recommend
Reasonably priced sushi, Japanese food and Vietnamese food. Funky, fun restaurant with great happy hour specials. Only a couple blocks away. Mochi also serves late night. They offer a pretty little patio too. I try to avoid their back room upstairs. Not as fun as the rest of the restaurant.
More upscale, seriously yummy VEGAN food with a nice patio. Nice, seasonal cocktail specials and popular for brunch.
45 locals recommend
Tree House Restaurant
3177 S Grand Blvd
45 locals recommend
More upscale, seriously yummy VEGAN food with a nice patio. Nice, seasonal cocktail specials and popular for brunch.
St. Louis breakfast/brunch staple. Two locations. One on S. Grand and one Downtown. Very good cocktails, local beer and locally sourced food. VERY busy on Sundays, but they typically can get you in -in under 30 mins. VERY family friendly. Just a block up.
144 locals recommend
Rooster
3150 S Grand Blvd
144 locals recommend
St. Louis breakfast/brunch staple. Two locations. One on S. Grand and one Downtown. Very good cocktails, local beer and locally sourced food. VERY busy on Sundays, but they typically can get you in -in under 30 mins. VERY family friendly. Just a block up.
This is a coffee shop that is SERIOUS about gelato. They have a super cozy patio in the back. Very nice staff and space upstairs too.
46 locals recommend
Gelateria Del Leone
3197 S Grand Blvd
46 locals recommend
This is a coffee shop that is SERIOUS about gelato. They have a super cozy patio in the back. Very nice staff and space upstairs too.
Southside neighborhood BBQ joint. This restaurant is super tiny and they don't take reservations, but it's sooooo worth it. Easier to get in later in the evening than when they first open. The owner also owns the Scottish Arms. Scottish food and BBQ- who knew.
81 locals recommend
The Shaved Duck
2900 Virginia Ave
81 locals recommend
Southside neighborhood BBQ joint. This restaurant is super tiny and they don't take reservations, but it's sooooo worth it. Easier to get in later in the evening than when they first open. The owner also owns the Scottish Arms. Scottish food and BBQ- who knew.
I'm using restaurant here because I love the brunch at the Scottish Arms. Make a reservation if you can because The Arms does it up right and is BUSY. Some people view The Arms more as a bar-- especially soccer/football fans. And when I say football I mean Manchester, not the Dallas Cowboys.
10 locals recommend
The Scottish Arms
8 S Sarah St
10 locals recommend
I'm using restaurant here because I love the brunch at the Scottish Arms. Make a reservation if you can because The Arms does it up right and is BUSY. Some people view The Arms more as a bar-- especially soccer/football fans. And when I say football I mean Manchester, not the Dallas Cowboys.
Small, boutique-y restaurant/gastropub. GREAT cocktails. I've never gotten their hamburger with the egg on the top, but I always wish I had. The food here is simple but so very good. Great salads and flatbreads too.
18 locals recommend
Retreat Gastropub
6 N Sarah St
18 locals recommend
Small, boutique-y restaurant/gastropub. GREAT cocktails. I've never gotten their hamburger with the egg on the top, but I always wish I had. The food here is simple but so very good. Great salads and flatbreads too.
We like the Soulard location, but there are two others. The Central West End location is good too. Mission Taco started as a taco truck that was very popular. They've expanded to three restaurants and a catering company. They have great drinks too. Their guac comes with cheese, so if you're a purest like me, make sure to ask for it without cheese.
73 locals recommend
Mission Taco Joint - Historic Soulard
908 Lafayette Ave
73 locals recommend
We like the Soulard location, but there are two others. The Central West End location is good too. Mission Taco started as a taco truck that was very popular. They've expanded to three restaurants and a catering company. They have great drinks too. Their guac comes with cheese, so if you're a purest like me, make sure to ask for it without cheese.
Yaquis on Cherokee has great pizza. It's small and intimate and offers live music some nights. The best night to go is Friday- late with the Gas Light Squares and some of Pokey LeFarge's backing band get together and jam. It's awesome. The wine list is nice too.
32 locals recommend
Yaquis on Cherokee
2728 Cherokee St
32 locals recommend
Yaquis on Cherokee has great pizza. It's small and intimate and offers live music some nights. The best night to go is Friday- late with the Gas Light Squares and some of Pokey LeFarge's backing band get together and jam. It's awesome. The wine list is nice too.
Blueberry Hill is a must see when in St. Louis. Joe Edwards is a collector and there is a lot to look at. Make sure to give yourself an hour or two. The food here is simple and very good. The cheese balls are my favorite. If you have time, sit at a table with a board game, grab some drinks and food and ask your waiter for the game pieces. It's sooo fun! Oh and breakfast is served all day. This restaurant is also very busy at night. And there are TWO music venues in the basement.
73 locals recommend
Blueberry Hill
6504 Delmar Blvd
73 locals recommend
Blueberry Hill is a must see when in St. Louis. Joe Edwards is a collector and there is a lot to look at. Make sure to give yourself an hour or two. The food here is simple and very good. The cheese balls are my favorite. If you have time, sit at a table with a board game, grab some drinks and food and ask your waiter for the game pieces. It's sooo fun! Oh and breakfast is served all day. This restaurant is also very busy at night. And there are TWO music venues in the basement.
Across the street from Blueberry Hill, Salt and Smoke is Texas-style BBQ. This is my favorite BBQ restaurant in St. Louis. They are busy, but they move people through. They have GREAT food and it's not expensive. However, the bourbon is- so make sure to watch what you order from the bar. I heard there's a Facebook page dedicated to their creamed corn. I've never tried it because I'm addicted to their green beans. They're popovers are very big!
95 locals recommend
Salt + Smoke
6525 Delmar Blvd
95 locals recommend
Across the street from Blueberry Hill, Salt and Smoke is Texas-style BBQ. This is my favorite BBQ restaurant in St. Louis. They are busy, but they move people through. They have GREAT food and it's not expensive. However, the bourbon is- so make sure to watch what you order from the bar. I heard there's a Facebook page dedicated to their creamed corn. I've never tried it because I'm addicted to their green beans. They're popovers are very big!
Delicious falafel and middle-eastern inspired, inexpensive food. They offer a great patio and the restaurant is cute. They don't serve alcohol but they have yummy juices and such.
43 locals recommend
The Vine Cafe
3171 S Grand Blvd
43 locals recommend
Delicious falafel and middle-eastern inspired, inexpensive food. They offer a great patio and the restaurant is cute. They don't serve alcohol but they have yummy juices and such.
The Sweet Art is in the Shaw Neighborhood. They are vegetarian/vegan. They have salads and sandwiches and their pastries and cupcakes are AMAZING! Their salad dressing is so good that they offer it for sale to go. Minority owned by a beloved local artist C'Babi Bayoc and his wife.
44 locals recommend
SweetArt
2203 S 39th St
44 locals recommend
The Sweet Art is in the Shaw Neighborhood. They are vegetarian/vegan. They have salads and sandwiches and their pastries and cupcakes are AMAZING! Their salad dressing is so good that they offer it for sale to go. Minority owned by a beloved local artist C'Babi Bayoc and his wife.
This is everyone's FAVORITE ice cream place in the City. Yummy ice cream made with Nitrogen. Expect long lines. They also offer boozy ice cream concoctions for the adults.
47 locals recommend
Ices Plain & Fancy
2256 S 39th St
47 locals recommend
This is everyone's FAVORITE ice cream place in the City. Yummy ice cream made with Nitrogen. Expect long lines. They also offer boozy ice cream concoctions for the adults.
Great Indian food. Lots of yummy specials and drinks.
40 locals recommend
King and I Restaurant
8039 S Grand Blvd
40 locals recommend
Great Indian food. Lots of yummy specials and drinks.
Hip restaurant in a rehabbed classic auto repair shop. I love their decor. Their music is through a record player. They have seasonal cocktails and food. Mostly small-plates.
57 locals recommend
OLIO
1634 Tower Grove Ave
57 locals recommend
Hip restaurant in a rehabbed classic auto repair shop. I love their decor. Their music is through a record player. They have seasonal cocktails and food. Mostly small-plates.
Nitxta is an up-scale South-American inspired restaurant. Fancy cocktails and great small-plates. Heads up-- the food and bev can add up/get expensive fast.
14 locals recommend
Nixta
1621 Tower Grove Ave
14 locals recommend
Nitxta is an up-scale South-American inspired restaurant. Fancy cocktails and great small-plates. Heads up-- the food and bev can add up/get expensive fast.
Southern American/Korean food. Small space with a lovely, pretty bar. Great cocktails and friendly staff.
9 locals recommend
Copper Pig
4611 Macklind Ave
9 locals recommend
Southern American/Korean food. Small space with a lovely, pretty bar. Great cocktails and friendly staff.
A comfy cafe with large portions- salads and sandwiches. Super cute.
48 locals recommend
Russell's on Macklind
5400 Murdoch Ave
48 locals recommend
A comfy cafe with large portions- salads and sandwiches. Super cute.
24 locals recommend
Whisk: a Sustainable Bakeshop
2201 Cherokee St
24 locals recommend
Great coffee and food. A perfect start for antique shopping on Cherokee.
114 locals recommend
The Mud House
2101 Cherokee St
114 locals recommend
Great coffee and food. A perfect start for antique shopping on Cherokee.
Local restaurant with very American easy style food. Large portions and reasonable pricing. Big TV screens for the sports fan. GREAT patio and service. Heads up- Trivia on Thursday nights can get loud.
16 locals recommend
City Park Grill
3157 Morgan Ford Rd
16 locals recommend
Local restaurant with very American easy style food. Large portions and reasonable pricing. Big TV screens for the sports fan. GREAT patio and service. Heads up- Trivia on Thursday nights can get loud.
Extreme Coffee Connoisseurs.
55 locals recommend
Sump Coffee
3700 S Jefferson Ave
55 locals recommend
Extreme Coffee Connoisseurs.
Thai, Chinese, Japanese food. Awesome decor. Great location. Grab a movie at the MX down the street and make it a date night.
8 locals recommend
Sen Thai Asian Bistro
1000 Washington Ave
8 locals recommend
Thai, Chinese, Japanese food. Awesome decor. Great location. Grab a movie at the MX down the street and make it a date night.
Awesome Italian. This is where the Hill goes to eat. Going on a Saturday, order a martini and expect to wait or make a reservation. Best Toasted Ravs in the City. Family friendly.
28 locals recommend
Anthonino's Taverna
2225 Macklind Ave
28 locals recommend
Awesome Italian. This is where the Hill goes to eat. Going on a Saturday, order a martini and expect to wait or make a reservation. Best Toasted Ravs in the City. Family friendly.
AMAZING BBQ. There is also a location on Delmar in the Loop. Texas-style BBQ with an array of sauces.
95 locals recommend
Salt + Smoke
6525 Delmar Blvd
95 locals recommend
AMAZING BBQ. There is also a location on Delmar in the Loop. Texas-style BBQ with an array of sauces.
Great southern-style restaurant with a super GREAT brunch!
25 locals recommend
Evangeline's Bistro and Music House
512 N Euclid Ave
25 locals recommend
Great southern-style restaurant with a super GREAT brunch!
Another brunch favorite. Possibly the best bloody mary bar in the region.
24 locals recommend
SqWires Restaurant & Annex
1415 S 18th St
24 locals recommend
Another brunch favorite. Possibly the best bloody mary bar in the region.
Upscale restaurant with a unique menu and amazing execution by the chefs. Great bar and decor.
30 locals recommend
Polite Society Restaurant and Bar
1923 Park Ave
30 locals recommend
Upscale restaurant with a unique menu and amazing execution by the chefs. Great bar and decor.
12 locals recommend
Juniper
4101 Laclede Ave
12 locals recommend
Funky cafe in the heart of historic Cherokee street's Antique Row.
114 locals recommend
The Mud House
2101 Cherokee St
114 locals recommend
Funky cafe in the heart of historic Cherokee street's Antique Row.
Honestly, some of the best Vietnamese food I've ever had.
16 locals recommend
Mai Lee
8396 Musick Memorial Dr
16 locals recommend
Honestly, some of the best Vietnamese food I've ever had.
Kaldi's has a couple locations throughout the city. This local coffee is a must.
43 locals recommend
Kaldi’s Coffee
700 De Mun Ave
43 locals recommend
Kaldi's has a couple locations throughout the city. This local coffee is a must.
One the best sandwich shops in the city. Prepare to wait in line.
91 locals recommend
Blues City Deli
2438 McNair Ave
91 locals recommend
One the best sandwich shops in the city. Prepare to wait in line.
Wonderful sandwich shop. I recommend!
8 locals recommend
Elaine's
2311 Cherokee St
8 locals recommend
Wonderful sandwich shop. I recommend!
our favorite local vegan/veg pizza. great crust.
33 locals recommend
Pizza Head
3196 S Grand Blvd
33 locals recommend
our favorite local vegan/veg pizza. great crust.
This is the best pizza in the City- hands-down. Expect to wait on the weekends. Grab a Gelato and stroll the Hill's cute replica of a piazza after.
Pizzeria da Gloria
2024 Marconi Avenue
This is the best pizza in the City- hands-down. Expect to wait on the weekends. Grab a Gelato and stroll the Hill's cute replica of a piazza after.
Hot Dogs, Burgers, Star Wars, and the best chili fries in the Galaxy. Great for kids. Right next to a lovely little urban park. Keroke during the week + live entertainment. Owner, Steve Ewing is a much-adored local musician.
26 locals recommend
Steve's Hot Dogs Tower Grove
3145 S Grand Blvd
26 locals recommend
Hot Dogs, Burgers, Star Wars, and the best chili fries in the Galaxy. Great for kids. Right next to a lovely little urban park. Keroke during the week + live entertainment. Owner, Steve Ewing is a much-adored local musician.
Yummy vegan food and craft cocktails. Under new ownership.
47 locals recommend
Lulu's Local Eatery
3201 S Grand Blvd
47 locals recommend
Yummy vegan food and craft cocktails. Under new ownership.
Mexican food with great scratch-made margs. Ask for mezcal, if you like that. They have a great organic mezcal. The tacos el pastor aren't bad. Karaoke on Wednesday.
Padrinos Mexican Restaurant
Mexican food with great scratch-made margs. Ask for mezcal, if you like that. They have a great organic mezcal. The tacos el pastor aren't bad. Karaoke on Wednesday.
Some of the best BBQ in the city. Heads up- they typically are sold out by 6pm.
Navin's BBQ
Some of the best BBQ in the city. Heads up- they typically are sold out by 6pm.

Drinks & Nightlife

CBGB is the definition of a DIVE bar. A neighborhood staple. CASH ONLY. Darts and shuffle board. Sometimes they have live music. Patio outside in front and back. Make sure to ask the bartender- Matt, Roxanna or Tazu for a "Sandanista" (a spicy tequila shot) or a Verling (a special vodka/soda concoction).
14 locals recommend
CBGB
3163 S Grand Blvd
14 locals recommend
CBGB is the definition of a DIVE bar. A neighborhood staple. CASH ONLY. Darts and shuffle board. Sometimes they have live music. Patio outside in front and back. Make sure to ask the bartender- Matt, Roxanna or Tazu for a "Sandanista" (a spicy tequila shot) or a Verling (a special vodka/soda concoction).
THE CRAFT COCKTAIL BAR of St. Louis. Don't let anyone tell you different. The owners, Jamie and Ted, are super sweet and really put a lot of thought and work into their bar. Make a reservation for the Bullock Room. Think outside of the box and try a new drink. The restrooms are just lovely. Make sure to take an Uber home; these cocktails are BOOZE-Y.
35 locals recommend
Planter's House
1000 Mississippi Ave
35 locals recommend
THE CRAFT COCKTAIL BAR of St. Louis. Don't let anyone tell you different. The owners, Jamie and Ted, are super sweet and really put a lot of thought and work into their bar. Make a reservation for the Bullock Room. Think outside of the box and try a new drink. The restrooms are just lovely. Make sure to take an Uber home; these cocktails are BOOZE-Y.
The best Jazz Club in St. Louis. Newly rehabbed and intimate; there's not a bad seat in the house. They also serve dinner and host a full bar. They do know how to make a good old fashioned.
17 locals recommend
Jazz St. Louis
3536 Washington Ave
17 locals recommend
The best Jazz Club in St. Louis. Newly rehabbed and intimate; there's not a bad seat in the house. They also serve dinner and host a full bar. They do know how to make a good old fashioned.
The Pageant is a music venue but it also has a nice bar that serves late and offers live music too. It's been named the most booked theatre in the U.S.
72 locals recommend
The Pageant
6161 Delmar Blvd
72 locals recommend
The Pageant is a music venue but it also has a nice bar that serves late and offers live music too. It's been named the most booked theatre in the U.S.
The Whiskey Ring on Cherokee doesn't really get busy until 11pm. Expect a younger crowd with ironic facial hair and man buns. They have a nice selection of whiskey, spirits and beer, and I like the outdoor seating. I don't like the way they make Old Fashioneds but I'm an Old Fashioned snob.
39 locals recommend
The Whiskey Ring
2651 Cherokee St
39 locals recommend
The Whiskey Ring on Cherokee doesn't really get busy until 11pm. Expect a younger crowd with ironic facial hair and man buns. They have a nice selection of whiskey, spirits and beer, and I like the outdoor seating. I don't like the way they make Old Fashioneds but I'm an Old Fashioned snob.
I really like this bar. They have a great cocktail menu and usually a nice crowd. The service can be slow though. They also serve food and have outdoor seating. In the Summer, they fill up a dumpster with water and have a street/dumpster pool party.
37 locals recommend
The Fortune Teller Bar
2635 Cherokee St
37 locals recommend
I really like this bar. They have a great cocktail menu and usually a nice crowd. The service can be slow though. They also serve food and have outdoor seating. In the Summer, they fill up a dumpster with water and have a street/dumpster pool party.
Sasha's on Shaw is a wine-bar with small-plates. They also offer a full bar and beers. They have great LATE NIGHT happy-hour specials. Their patio is AWESOME.
66 locals recommend
Sasha's on Shaw
4069 Shaw Blvd
66 locals recommend
Sasha's on Shaw is a wine-bar with small-plates. They also offer a full bar and beers. They have great LATE NIGHT happy-hour specials. Their patio is AWESOME.
Great beer and pub food. They have a good patio too and upstairs area as well.
62 locals recommend
Civil Life Brewing Co.
3714 Holt Ave
62 locals recommend
Great beer and pub food. They have a good patio too and upstairs area as well.
Sports- specifically soccer- bar. Big patio in the back. FANTASTIC hamburger joint next door that delivers to the bar.
14 locals recommend
The Dam
3173 Morgan Ford Rd
14 locals recommend
Sports- specifically soccer- bar. Big patio in the back. FANTASTIC hamburger joint next door that delivers to the bar.
Super nice brewery with lots of St. Louis History. Ask for a tour of the caves!
34 locals recommend
Earthbound Brewing
2724 Cherokee St
34 locals recommend
Super nice brewery with lots of St. Louis History. Ask for a tour of the caves!
Totally awesome arcade/game spot with a great food truck attached. Yummy drinks too.
12 locals recommend
Parlor
4170 Manchester Ave
12 locals recommend
Totally awesome arcade/game spot with a great food truck attached. Yummy drinks too.
122 locals recommend
Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall
4465 Manchester Ave
122 locals recommend
29 locals recommend
Urban Chestnut Midtown Brewery and Biergarten
3229 Washington Ave
29 locals recommend
First "cocktail" bar in St. Louis. Great drinks with a politco vibe. Hosts debate watching parties.
50 locals recommend
The Royale Food & Spirits
3132 South Kingshighway Boulevard
50 locals recommend
First "cocktail" bar in St. Louis. Great drinks with a politco vibe. Hosts debate watching parties.
Great Brewery/Restaurant in Alton, IL with yummy pub-fare and live music. Skip Fast Eddie's and go here instead. This is a great stop if you decide to visit Illinois and want to grab a bite to eat and sip a great beer.
6 locals recommend
The Old Bakery Beer Company
400 Landmarks Blvd
6 locals recommend
Great Brewery/Restaurant in Alton, IL with yummy pub-fare and live music. Skip Fast Eddie's and go here instead. This is a great stop if you decide to visit Illinois and want to grab a bite to eat and sip a great beer.
EXCELLENT Jazz club with a well-rounded menu.
7 locals recommend
The Dark Room at The Grandel
3610 Grandel Square
7 locals recommend
EXCELLENT Jazz club with a well-rounded menu.

Parks & Nature

This is one of the U.S.'s better Botanical Gardens. Lush, relaxing, informative and inspiring, The MO Botanical Garden also features sculpture, photography and art. They also host some of the City's most loved festivals: The Whitaker Music Festival in the Summer, Better MO Market in the Fall, and The Japanese Festival in September and Garden Glow in December. Residents simply call it- The Garden.
432 locals recommend
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd
432 locals recommend
This is one of the U.S.'s better Botanical Gardens. Lush, relaxing, informative and inspiring, The MO Botanical Garden also features sculpture, photography and art. They also host some of the City's most loved festivals: The Whitaker Music Festival in the Summer, Better MO Market in the Fall, and The Japanese Festival in September and Garden Glow in December. Residents simply call it- The Garden.
Nature trails, sports fields, pavilions, tennis courts, and a fantastic farmer's market (with outdoor yoga at 9am), festivals are just a couple of reasons to go Tower Grove. This very popular park is used DAILY by residents of the South Side. This is great place to get outside: picnic, jog, walk, hang out, bbq, and much more.
263 locals recommend
Tower Grove Park
4257 Northeast Drive
263 locals recommend
Nature trails, sports fields, pavilions, tennis courts, and a fantastic farmer's market (with outdoor yoga at 9am), festivals are just a couple of reasons to go Tower Grove. This very popular park is used DAILY by residents of the South Side. This is great place to get outside: picnic, jog, walk, hang out, bbq, and much more.
The crown jewel of St. Louis, Forest Park hosts miles of hiking, biking, and jogging trails. It also houses our great cultural institutions-- ALL OF WHICH ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC. The St. Louis Art Museum, The MO History Museum, The St. Louis Zoo, The St. Louis Science Center, The Muny (outdoor) Theatre and the Jewel Box. There is also the Boat House, four golf courses, a skating rink, The Grand Basin and so much more. Forest Park should not be missed. Metro St. Louis offers an expenisve hop on-hop off trolley.
517 locals recommend
Forest Park
5595 Grand Dr
517 locals recommend
The crown jewel of St. Louis, Forest Park hosts miles of hiking, biking, and jogging trails. It also houses our great cultural institutions-- ALL OF WHICH ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC. The St. Louis Art Museum, The MO History Museum, The St. Louis Zoo, The St. Louis Science Center, The Muny (outdoor) Theatre and the Jewel Box. There is also the Boat House, four golf courses, a skating rink, The Grand Basin and so much more. Forest Park should not be missed. Metro St. Louis offers an expenisve hop on-hop off trolley.
The Laumeier Sculpture Park offers trails/hiking and sculpture. They also have fun activities during the year, so check the calendar.
77 locals recommend
Laumeier Sculpture Park
12580 Rott Rd
77 locals recommend
The Laumeier Sculpture Park offers trails/hiking and sculpture. They also have fun activities during the year, so check the calendar.
Super cute city park with contemporary sculpture and a fountain that kids play in. They usually have food trucks around during lunch. A downtown must! Great for photos too.
77 locals recommend
Citygarden Sculpture Park
801 Market St
77 locals recommend
Super cute city park with contemporary sculpture and a fountain that kids play in. They usually have food trucks around during lunch. A downtown must! Great for photos too.
Up and coming neighborhood with a wonderful park and some great restaurants!
42 locals recommend
Benton Park
3100 S Jefferson Ave
42 locals recommend
Up and coming neighborhood with a wonderful park and some great restaurants!
Our favorite park other than Tower Grove, of course! Perfect for a quick walk or a picnic. There is a nice play ground too. In the summer and fall months they have outdoor concerts and activities. Historic and incredible homes line the park. A must see for a first time visitor.
34 locals recommend
Lafayette Park
2023 Lafayette Ave
34 locals recommend
Our favorite park other than Tower Grove, of course! Perfect for a quick walk or a picnic. There is a nice play ground too. In the summer and fall months they have outdoor concerts and activities. Historic and incredible homes line the park. A must see for a first time visitor.
Beautiful little park that has benches and paths. It's really close to a very nice Schnucks, if you're looking for picnic food.
30 locals recommend
Carondelet Park
3900 Holly Hills Blvd
30 locals recommend
Beautiful little park that has benches and paths. It's really close to a very nice Schnucks, if you're looking for picnic food.

Arts & Culture

At the top of the St. Louis Art Museum it states: "DEDICATED TO ART AND FREE FOR ALL." Missouri's comprehensive art museum is worth it for just a couple of hours. The contemporary section isn't half bad. The Panorama Restaurant is worth it if you have the funds.
431 locals recommend
Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts Dr
431 locals recommend
At the top of the St. Louis Art Museum it states: "DEDICATED TO ART AND FREE FOR ALL." Missouri's comprehensive art museum is worth it for just a couple of hours. The contemporary section isn't half bad. The Panorama Restaurant is worth it if you have the funds.
The Sheldon started out as a church. You won't believe when you come up to the outside. This historic building now boasts one of the best concert halls in the areas. There's also a very nice art galleries on the first and 2nd floor. If you can, make sure you see the concert hall.
14 locals recommend
The Sheldon Art Galleries
3648 Washington Blvd
14 locals recommend
The Sheldon started out as a church. You won't believe when you come up to the outside. This historic building now boasts one of the best concert halls in the areas. There's also a very nice art galleries on the first and 2nd floor. If you can, make sure you see the concert hall.
21st century art in a very modern building. They also have a little cafe and a nice patio area.
65 locals recommend
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
3750 Washington Blvd
65 locals recommend
21st century art in a very modern building. They also have a little cafe and a nice patio area.
The Houska Gallery is small but it features some of the best local/regional artists. He has infamous art openings.
Charles Houska Studio
4728b McPherson Ave
The Houska Gallery is small but it features some of the best local/regional artists. He has infamous art openings.
195 locals recommend
Missouri History Museum
5700 Lindell Blvd
195 locals recommend
32 locals recommend
Pulitzer Arts Foundation
3716 Washington Blvd
32 locals recommend
Historic theatre that showcases musicals, movies, comedy, and musical acts. They give a free tour on Saturdays. I definitely recommend you take it, if you can.
173 locals recommend
The Fabulous fox
527 N Grand Blvd
173 locals recommend
Historic theatre that showcases musicals, movies, comedy, and musical acts. They give a free tour on Saturdays. I definitely recommend you take it, if you can.
Historic music hall where the St. Louis Symphony plays. We recommend attending a show and reveling in the decor and architecture.
45 locals recommend
Powell Hall
718 N Grand Blvd
45 locals recommend
Historic music hall where the St. Louis Symphony plays. We recommend attending a show and reveling in the decor and architecture.

Sightseeing

Head down to the Mississippi and take a tour. The Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher, named after the famous Mark Twain characters, will take you down and back boasting great riverside views of St. Louis.
51 locals recommend
Gateway Arch Museum
51 locals recommend
Head down to the Mississippi and take a tour. The Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher, named after the famous Mark Twain characters, will take you down and back boasting great riverside views of St. Louis.
The Central West End is a fantastic neighborhood to explore, shop and grab lunch. Historic and packed with restaurants, shops, cafes and a few bars. This is where the City's "upper classes" live. Sometimes parking can be a beast! It's a little on the pricier side. This area also hosts the City's most expensive houses on Portland and Westmoreland. Turn of the century homes, these million-dollar houses were built by the founders of St. Louis. All are more than 115 years old and most are at least three stories. I would suggest walking through the neighborhood... but their security detail will find you and ask you to leave.
160 locals recommend
Central West End
160 locals recommend
The Central West End is a fantastic neighborhood to explore, shop and grab lunch. Historic and packed with restaurants, shops, cafes and a few bars. This is where the City's "upper classes" live. Sometimes parking can be a beast! It's a little on the pricier side. This area also hosts the City's most expensive houses on Portland and Westmoreland. Turn of the century homes, these million-dollar houses were built by the founders of St. Louis. All are more than 115 years old and most are at least three stories. I would suggest walking through the neighborhood... but their security detail will find you and ask you to leave.
The U. City Loop is very busy, full of restaurants, shops, cafes music venues, a Walk of Fame and parks. It's awesome. Right next to Washington University, this area "feels" young. Make sure to pop into Vintage Vinyl- our oldest record store. A trip to St. Louis is not complete unless you visit Blueberry Hill. Just past the Loop going East on Skinker are two music venues, a really cool bowling alley, more shops and bars and the Moonrise Hotel, which has TWO rooftop bars.
9 locals recommend
University City
9 locals recommend
The U. City Loop is very busy, full of restaurants, shops, cafes music venues, a Walk of Fame and parks. It's awesome. Right next to Washington University, this area "feels" young. Make sure to pop into Vintage Vinyl- our oldest record store. A trip to St. Louis is not complete unless you visit Blueberry Hill. Just past the Loop going East on Skinker are two music venues, a really cool bowling alley, more shops and bars and the Moonrise Hotel, which has TWO rooftop bars.
This place is awesome. It's all mosaic's on the inside. I would definitely pop in and marvel at the ceilings.
101 locals recommend
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
4431 Lindell Blvd
101 locals recommend
This place is awesome. It's all mosaic's on the inside. I would definitely pop in and marvel at the ceilings.
This historic site was where the Dred Scott case was decided. It's across from the Old Cathedral.
26 locals recommend
Old Courthouse
11 N 4th St
26 locals recommend
This historic site was where the Dred Scott case was decided. It's across from the Old Cathedral.
Want to learn about St. Louis/MO history. This place is the spot. They have great exhibitions too. They also serve brunch!
195 locals recommend
Missouri History Museum
5700 Lindell Blvd
195 locals recommend
Want to learn about St. Louis/MO history. This place is the spot. They have great exhibitions too. They also serve brunch!
Built for the World's Fair this is a great place to go and chill out. Plus, it's only $2 to get in. You can get in and out in 20 mins. In the Summer, the outside is really awesome.
22 locals recommend
The Jewel Box
22 locals recommend
Built for the World's Fair this is a great place to go and chill out. Plus, it's only $2 to get in. You can get in and out in 20 mins. In the Summer, the outside is really awesome.
Newly rehabbed, Kiener Plaza is a great place to relax and hang out. Great views of downtown.
19 locals recommend
Kiener Plaza Park
500 Chestnut St
19 locals recommend
Newly rehabbed, Kiener Plaza is a great place to relax and hang out. Great views of downtown.

Essentials

This is called "The Hill" Schnucks by everyone in the City. This is the one you should visit, if you need supplies.
54 locals recommend
Schnucks Arsenal
5055 Arsenal St
54 locals recommend
This is called "The Hill" Schnucks by everyone in the City. This is the one you should visit, if you need supplies.
26 locals recommend
Jay International Food Co
3172 S Grand Blvd
26 locals recommend
I put convenience store but this is a pharmacy.
The Medicine Shoppe® Pharmacy
3137 S Grand Blvd
I put convenience store but this is a pharmacy.
The Schnuck's at Grand and Gravois is very Urban. The selection isnt great nut the ppl who work there are nice. i would reccomend that you drive to the Hill, if you need to buy groceries.
27 locals recommend
Schnucks South City
3430 S Grand Blvd
27 locals recommend
The Schnuck's at Grand and Gravois is very Urban. The selection isnt great nut the ppl who work there are nice. i would reccomend that you drive to the Hill, if you need to buy groceries.
This is a very nice Schnuck's that is also near a Ross and Target.
18 locals recommend
Schnucks Hampton Vlg.
60 Hampton Village Plaza
18 locals recommend
This is a very nice Schnuck's that is also near a Ross and Target.
This is one of the better Schnuck's Grocery Stores in the City.
22 locals recommend
Schnucks Loughborough
1020 Loughborough Ave
22 locals recommend
This is one of the better Schnuck's Grocery Stores in the City.
If you need a florist- this is the shop. They are lovely!
Botanicals Design Studio
3014 South Grand Boulevard
If you need a florist- this is the shop. They are lovely!

Getting Around

This station offers a small parking lot.
19 locals recommend
Grand station
19 locals recommend
This station offers a small parking lot.
35 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3260 S Kingshighway Blvd
35 locals recommend
Great station to take to visit the CWE for the day.
23 locals recommend
Central West End station
23 locals recommend
Great station to take to visit the CWE for the day.
Another great station to get to the Central West End. This station is also a transfer station as well.
26 locals recommend
Forest Park Metrolink Station
26 locals recommend
Another great station to get to the Central West End. This station is also a transfer station as well.