Thomas’s guidebook
Food scene
4 Hands Brewery
1220 S 8th StGreat local beer selections - minutes from my home!
Some of the best tacos you'll have in the Midwest! Also stocked with your favorite tequils and local St. Louis beers.
73 locals recommend
Mission Taco Joint - Historic Soulard
908 Lafayette AveSome of the best tacos you'll have in the Midwest! Also stocked with your favorite tequils and local St. Louis beers.
Some of the best St. Louis BBQ - I recommend the brisket and pulled pork!
55 locals recommend
Sugarfire Smoke House
605 Washington AveSome of the best St. Louis BBQ - I recommend the brisket and pulled pork!
Pappy's Smokehouse
3106 Olive StSome of THE BEST BBQ Ribs I have ever eaten. A must try!
Some of THE best Italian food I have ever had - make sure you have a reservation before going!
29 locals recommend
Charlie Gitto's On the Hill
5226 Shaw AveSome of THE best Italian food I have ever had - make sure you have a reservation before going!
Brand new to St. Louis - tons of different restaurants from different cultures - all mostly with a fun twist. Full bar in the middle as well.
38 locals recommend
City Foundry STL
3730 Foundry WayBrand new to St. Louis - tons of different restaurants from different cultures - all mostly with a fun twist. Full bar in the middle as well.
Union Loafers Café and Bread Bakery
1629 Tower Grove AveIf you like anything bread - PLEASE go here!
If you want a fantastic St. Louis Sub/Sandwich - this is the place to visit.
27 locals recommend
Gioia's Deli
1934 Macklind AveIf you want a fantastic St. Louis Sub/Sandwich - this is the place to visit.
St. Louis Style Pizza - a must try, different than anything you've had before. 3 minutes from my home, and they deliver if you so choose! Provel cheese is so unique!
75 locals recommend
Imo's Pizza
1000 Hampton AveSt. Louis Style Pizza - a must try, different than anything you've had before. 3 minutes from my home, and they deliver if you so choose! Provel cheese is so unique!
Neighborhoods
Soulard
1531 S 8th StHistoric St. Louis vibes, tons of great food options and bars!
Sightseeing
Some of the most beautiful garden areas in St. Louis - perfect for the holidays after hours during their holiday lights festivities!
432 locals recommend
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw BlvdSome of the most beautiful garden areas in St. Louis - perfect for the holidays after hours during their holiday lights festivities!
The Gateway to the West! Take pictures underneath, walk the parks during the day, or take a tram to the top!
499 locals recommend
The Gateway Arch
The Gateway to the West! Take pictures underneath, walk the parks during the day, or take a tram to the top!
Tower Grove Park
4257 Northeast DriveOne of the most beautiful, walkable parks in St. Louis!
One of the most unique places in all of St. Louis! Great for families, a first date, or to experience on your own! Puts you right onto Washington Avenue where there are plenty of places to eat and drink.
639 locals recommend
City Museum
750 N 16th StOne of the most unique places in all of St. Louis! Great for families, a first date, or to experience on your own! Puts you right onto Washington Avenue where there are plenty of places to eat and drink.
The Saint Louis Zoo has Free admission year round! Great for families.
579 locals recommend
Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government DrThe Saint Louis Zoo has Free admission year round! Great for families.
Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts DrA great place for kids to see the famous Anheuser Busch Clydesdale horses - there's even free beer for adults!
133 locals recommend
Grant's Farm
7385 Gravois RdA great place for kids to see the famous Anheuser Busch Clydesdale horses - there's even free beer for adults!
Forest Park is bigger than New York's Central Park! Great walkable area with plenty of places to stop and take in some fresh air and the outdoors.
517 locals recommend
Forest Park
5595 Grand DrForest Park is bigger than New York's Central Park! Great walkable area with plenty of places to stop and take in some fresh air and the outdoors.
Perfect for everyone of all ages - especially families with kids!
44 locals recommend
James S. McDonnell Planetarium
5100 Clayton AvePerfect for everyone of all ages - especially families with kids!
Where Anheuser Busch all started! You can take tours of the factories and there are various tours that all end with beer included assuming you're of legal age!
202 locals recommend
Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery
1200 Lynch StWhere Anheuser Busch all started! You can take tours of the factories and there are various tours that all end with beer included assuming you're of legal age!
Sporting & Concert Events
Great venue where the St. Louis Blues play hockey - also some big name concerts come through here as well!
132 locals recommend
Enterprise Center
1401 Clark AveGreat venue where the St. Louis Blues play hockey - also some big name concerts come through here as well!
Baseball Heaven - if you are visiting between April - October, do catch a game! Not a bad seat in the house! If you are coming during offseason, great to walk around the stadium and see the architecture, player statues, etc.
306 locals recommend
Busch Stadium
700 Clark AveBaseball Heaven - if you are visiting between April - October, do catch a game! Not a bad seat in the house! If you are coming during offseason, great to walk around the stadium and see the architecture, player statues, etc.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Best to have a car when getting around here or Uber!
Having a car would be best suited for this location - there is free street parking right in front of my home - there is Uber and Lyft in the area - as well as some Bird and Lime scooters if the weather is nice enough.
Getting around
Ideal to drive or take rideshare services at night
I would highly recommend making sure you are able to drive or take rideshare services after the sun goes down for your safety.
Ways to save
Parking Meters Downtown
Parking meters are 8AM - 7PM Monday - Saturday, free on Sunday!