Guidebook for St. Louis
Arts & Culture
An “adult playground” of mind-blowing architectural/industrial design pieces... really have to see it to understand! (https://www.citymuseum.org)
639 locals recommend
City Museum
750 N 16th StAn “adult playground” of mind-blowing architectural/industrial design pieces... really have to see it to understand! (https://www.citymuseum.org)
Great, free museum located in Forest Park. They also host events from time to time, including SLAM Underground music/drink/craft/etc. events on some Friday nights.
431 locals recommend
Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts DrGreat, free museum located in Forest Park. They also host events from time to time, including SLAM Underground music/drink/craft/etc. events on some Friday nights.
The Fabulous fox
527 N Grand BlvdThe St. Louis Symphony is incredible, and Powell Hall's stunning interior only adds to the experience. If you get the chance to see a performance, go!
45 locals recommend
Powell Hall
718 N Grand BlvdThe St. Louis Symphony is incredible, and Powell Hall's stunning interior only adds to the experience. If you get the chance to see a performance, go!
Drinks & Nightlife
A members-only upscale cocktail lounge with delicious food and drinks. Out of town guests or local first-timers are welcome to come try it out without a membership! (http://www.bloodandsandstl.com/nonmember-reservations/)
11 locals recommend
Blood & Sand
1500 St Charles StA members-only upscale cocktail lounge with delicious food and drinks. Out of town guests or local first-timers are welcome to come try it out without a membership! (http://www.bloodandsandstl.com/nonmember-reservations/)
Great drinks and tapas style food in a picturesque atmosphere (https://www.thebridgestl.com). One of Baileys’ Restaurants, a family of local restaurants famous for being excellent! (https://www.baileysrestaurants.com/)
34 locals recommend
Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar
1004 Locust StGreat drinks and tapas style food in a picturesque atmosphere (https://www.thebridgestl.com). One of Baileys’ Restaurants, a family of local restaurants famous for being excellent! (https://www.baileysrestaurants.com/)
A restaurant/bar located on the rooftop of the Hilton and literally gives you a 360 degree view of the city, including the ballpark! Heads up: it gets a bit “club-y” Friday and Saturday nights and has a $10 cover after 10pm. We personally prefer to avoid those busy peak hours for a more relaxed dinner and drinks! (http://www.360-stl.com)
46 locals recommend
Three Sixty
1 S BroadwayA restaurant/bar located on the rooftop of the Hilton and literally gives you a 360 degree view of the city, including the ballpark! Heads up: it gets a bit “club-y” Friday and Saturday nights and has a $10 cover after 10pm. We personally prefer to avoid those busy peak hours for a more relaxed dinner and drinks! (http://www.360-stl.com)
Planter's House
1000 Mississippi Avefabulous, unique cocktails and food
Taste
4584 Laclede AveExpertly crafted cocktails and tapas style food
Local St. Louis brewery and bierhall. Get the pretzels.
122 locals recommend
Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall
4465 Manchester AveLocal St. Louis brewery and bierhall. Get the pretzels.
Sanctuaria
4198 Manchester AveLatin-American fusion tapas and drinks with a wild atmosphere
HandleBar
4127 Manchester AveA fun bicycle-themed bar that also has surprisingly good food
Food Scene
Classic tex-mex restaurant known for its great margaritas (http://www.rosalitascantina.com/washington-ave/)
45 locals recommend
Rosalita's Cantina
1235 Washington AveClassic tex-mex restaurant known for its great margaritas (http://www.rosalitascantina.com/washington-ave/)
Classic St. Louis BBQ just 2 blocks away (https://sugarfiresmokehouse.com)
55 locals recommend
Sugarfire Smoke House
605 Washington AveClassic St. Louis BBQ just 2 blocks away (https://sugarfiresmokehouse.com)
Blondie's Coffee & Wine Bar
1301 Washington AveOur favorite brunch spot! (http://blondiesstl.com)
Another Baileys’ restaurant if you hadn’t guessed! Known for their phenomenal and unique burgers and shakes. (http://baileysrange.com/)
62 locals recommend
Baileys' Range
920 Olive StAnother Baileys’ restaurant if you hadn’t guessed! Known for their phenomenal and unique burgers and shakes. (http://baileysrange.com/)
Eleven Eleven Mississippi
1111 Mississippi Avean upscale restaurant with fantastic food
Another Baileys’ venue that’s just as delicious as it sounds... Chocolate martinis and all the desserts you could want.
47 locals recommend
Baileys' Chocolate Bar
1915 Park AveAnother Baileys’ venue that’s just as delicious as it sounds... Chocolate martinis and all the desserts you could want.
Locally made ice cream with unique flavors (including boozy ones!)
54 locals recommend
Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery
1637 S 18th StLocally made ice cream with unique flavors (including boozy ones!)
The Hill, St. Louis's Italian neighborhood, has an infinite number of amazing restaurants if you're craving pasta or pizza. This is just one suggestion, but I've never had a bad meal in this neighborhood.
28 locals recommend
Cunetto House of Pasta
5453 Magnolia AveThe Hill, St. Louis's Italian neighborhood, has an infinite number of amazing restaurants if you're craving pasta or pizza. This is just one suggestion, but I've never had a bad meal in this neighborhood.
Rasoi
25 N Euclid AveIndian restaurant that will leave you stuffed and very happy
Possibly the best brunch you’ll ever have, plus it’s connected to the Instagram-worthy Bowood Farms garden shop.
23 locals recommend
Cafe Osage
4605 Olive StPossibly the best brunch you’ll ever have, plus it’s connected to the Instagram-worthy Bowood Farms garden shop.
Gamlin Whiskey House
236 N Euclid AveGreat whiskey and great steaks
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
389 N Euclid AveThe best ice cream you’ll have.
We’ve returned to this restaurant more than any other place in St. Louis! Best pasta, pizza, salads, drinks, and gelato out there.
25 locals recommend
Pastaria
7734 Forsyth BlvdWe’ve returned to this restaurant more than any other place in St. Louis! Best pasta, pizza, salads, drinks, and gelato out there.
Parks & Nature
A nearby sculpture garden and park that makes for a nice walk leading up to the Arch (http://www.citygardenstl.org)
City Garden
910 Chestnut StA nearby sculpture garden and park that makes for a nice walk leading up to the Arch (http://www.citygardenstl.org)
One of the largest urban parks in the nation, with a free zoo, a ~6 mile bike/jogging trail along its perimeter, a free art museum, paddle boats, and loads of fun events throughout the year. A must-visit while in St. Louis!
517 locals recommend
Forest Park
5595 Grand DrOne of the largest urban parks in the nation, with a free zoo, a ~6 mile bike/jogging trail along its perimeter, a free art museum, paddle boats, and loads of fun events throughout the year. A must-visit while in St. Louis!
The St. Louis Arch is an obvious site to at least stroll, if you don't actually go up inside. The newly renovated riverfront is nice for a morning walk or even a picnic.
82 locals recommend
St. Louis Arch/Riverfront
Poplar StreetThe St. Louis Arch is an obvious site to at least stroll, if you don't actually go up inside. The newly renovated riverfront is nice for a morning walk or even a picnic.
Shopping
Soulard Farmers Market
730 Carroll StOne of the largest farmers markets in the nation!
Getting Around
Hertz
800 Washington AveThe MetroLink is great for cheap, fast, and easy commuting, but would not recommend riding alone late at night.
10 locals recommend
8th & Pine station
The MetroLink is great for cheap, fast, and easy commuting, but would not recommend riding alone late at night.
The MetroLink is great for cheap, fast, and easy commuting, but would not recommend riding alone late at night.
19 locals recommend
Convention Center station
The MetroLink is great for cheap, fast, and easy commuting, but would not recommend riding alone late at night.
Entertainment & Activities
A super fun board game restaurant that serves brunch in the mornings and food/drinks in the evenings
10 locals recommend
Pieces Board Game Bar And Cafe
1535 S 8th StA super fun board game restaurant that serves brunch in the mornings and food/drinks in the evenings
Start Bar
1000 Spruce StFun arcade bar with great pizza!
Flamingo Bowl
1117 Washington AveA St. Louis guide wouldn't be complete without mentioning the home of the St. Louis Cardinals. It's worth a visit to see a live game, but also consider checking out the adjacent Ballpark Village, where you can experience the same level of energy and watch the game on the many live screens (...and then maybe hit up one of the clubs inside).
306 locals recommend
Busch Stadium
700 Clark AveA St. Louis guide wouldn't be complete without mentioning the home of the St. Louis Cardinals. It's worth a visit to see a live game, but also consider checking out the adjacent Ballpark Village, where you can experience the same level of energy and watch the game on the many live screens (...and then maybe hit up one of the clubs inside).