South City Guide Book
Attraction
Not only is the St. Louis Zoo FREE but it was also chosen as “Best Zoo” in a USA Today’s Readers' Choice award. The Zoo is home to over 12,000 animals and is true gem located inside the beautiful Forest Park.
579 locals recommend
Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government DrNot only is the St. Louis Zoo FREE but it was also chosen as “Best Zoo” in a USA Today’s Readers' Choice award. The Zoo is home to over 12,000 animals and is true gem located inside the beautiful Forest Park.
An exciting and educational experience for children all ages. The Saint Louis Science Center is a free attraction located right near the beautiful Forest Park.
183 locals recommend
Saint Louis Science Center
5050 Oakland AveAn exciting and educational experience for children all ages. The Saint Louis Science Center is a free attraction located right near the beautiful Forest Park.
Another wonderful and free attraction located in the heart of Forest Park. The St. Louis Art Museum is a beautiful building displaying beautiful artwork.
431 locals recommend
Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts DrAnother wonderful and free attraction located in the heart of Forest Park. The St. Louis Art Museum is a beautiful building displaying beautiful artwork.
At around 1,300 acres Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the U.S. It is home to free cultural institutions such as: The Zoo, Art Museum, History Museum, and Science Center.
517 locals recommend
Forest Park
5595 Grand DrAt around 1,300 acres Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the U.S. It is home to free cultural institutions such as: The Zoo, Art Museum, History Museum, and Science Center.
As the nation's tallest monument, the Gateway to the West has welcomed visitors for fifty years with its iconic, awe-inspiring shape. Come to the Gateway Arch National Park to enjoy the new museum, the architecturally inspiring Old Court House, or simply stroll along the mighty Mississippi.
499 locals recommend
The Gateway Arch
As the nation's tallest monument, the Gateway to the West has welcomed visitors for fifty years with its iconic, awe-inspiring shape. Come to the Gateway Arch National Park to enjoy the new museum, the architecturally inspiring Old Court House, or simply stroll along the mighty Mississippi.
Since 1859 the Missouri Botanical Gardens has been an oasis in the city of St. Louis. The Garden offers 79 acres of beautiful horticultural display, including a 14-acre Japanese strolling garden, historic architecture, and one of the world's largest collections of rare and endangered flora.
432 locals recommend
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw BlvdSince 1859 the Missouri Botanical Gardens has been an oasis in the city of St. Louis. The Garden offers 79 acres of beautiful horticultural display, including a 14-acre Japanese strolling garden, historic architecture, and one of the world's largest collections of rare and endangered flora.
City Museum is a hundred-year-old warehouse in downtown St. Louis in which artists have repurposed the pieces of old cities to build a new realm of exploration. It is a truly unique and one of a kind experience.
639 locals recommend
City Museum
750 N 16th StCity Museum is a hundred-year-old warehouse in downtown St. Louis in which artists have repurposed the pieces of old cities to build a new realm of exploration. It is a truly unique and one of a kind experience.
Food scene
Russell's on Macklind
5400 Murdoch AveOne of the best breakfast places in town.
Cunetto House of Pasta
5453 Magnolia AveTrue Italian cuisine.
The Royale Food & Spirits
3132 South Kingshighway BoulevardA hip bar with great cocktails and food.
Don’t let the dirt on the wall scare you away from this authentic Mexican food.
Lily's Mexican Restaurant
4601 S Kingshighway BlvdDon’t let the dirt on the wall scare you away from this authentic Mexican food.
Onesto Pizza & Trattoria
5401 Finkman StGreat pizza at a lovely neighborhood restaurant.
Everyone can find something they like here. Make sure to try the famous chicken sandwich.
10 locals recommend
Syberg's Gravois
7802 Gravois RdEveryone can find something they like here. Make sure to try the famous chicken sandwich.
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
4224 S Grand BlvdA St. Louis Institution
Milo's Tavern
5201 Wilson AveNestled in The Hill this tavern has a lively patio.
This Irish pub is a great place to waste away the afternoon or evening.
12 locals recommend
O'Connell's Pub
4652 Shaw AveThis Irish pub is a great place to waste away the afternoon or evening.
Boathouse Forest Park
6101 Government DrEnjoy a meal along the lake in beautiful Forest Park
Swanky indoor/outdoor rooftop bar & eatery with 360-degree views of downtown.
46 locals recommend
Three Sixty
1 S BroadwaySwanky indoor/outdoor rooftop bar & eatery with 360-degree views of downtown.
King and I Restaurant
8039 S Grand BlvdGreat place for a spicy curry
Zia's Restaurant and Catering
5256 Wilson AveFantastic Italian food in a relaxed atmosphere.
If you love dark chocolate ice cream then look no further.
54 locals recommend
Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery
1637 S 18th StIf you love dark chocolate ice cream then look no further.
Breweries
Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery
1200 Lynch StCome for the tour, stay for the free beer.
Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall
4465 Manchester AveTraditional German Style Lagers
4 Hands Brewery
1220 S 8th StFantastic IPA's and More
2nd Shift Brewing
1601 Sublette AveThey aren’t afraid to create something different and delicious.
Perennial Artisan Ales
8125 Michigan AveA great micro-brewery
Civil Life Brewing Co.
3714 Holt AveDelicious craft beer is just 5 minutes away.