OT: St. Louis trip advice

[DogStuckAtUM.sixpack]

After many Costco runs for tubs of Lysol wipes and vats of hand sanitizer,** taking a weekend trip with family to St. Louis here soon. Any advice on places to go (in particular with a toddler), areas to avoid staying, etc.? Thanks in advance.

 

[aTotal360]

Kevlar is your friend.

 

[WhiteShepherd07]

After many Costco runs for tubs of Lysol wipes and vats of hand sanitizer,** taking a weekend trip with family to St. Louis here soon. Any advice on places to go (in particular with a toddler), areas to avoid staying, etc.? Thanks in advance.

Forest Park is legit. The zoo is inside the park and it’s awesome. Would be a great place for the family to hang out.

“The Hill” is an area of plenty of great Italian restaurants.

St Charles is my wife an I favorite area. There’s a river walk there and a lot of historic sites. A few breweries and wineries down the strip too if you’re into that.

Just stay away from East downtown and you’ll be fine. Washington Ave is a fun area but just like any downtown be mindful of your surroundings.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

The City Museum.

 

[missouridawg]

A toddler will love Grants Farm.

 

[Shamoan]

City museum, Busch stadium tour, gateway arch, Budweiser tour and zoo is free. We did all that a few years ago and they are all winners

 

[bulldogcountry1]

Don’t cross the river.

 

[msugolf]

City museum, Busch stadium tour, gateway arch, Budweiser tour and zoo is free. We did all that a few years ago and they are all winners

I'll echo these and add Meramec Caverns. Its about an hour southwest of St. Louis but its definitely worth it.

 

[PBRME]

Besides what’s mentioned. Go see the Clydesdales.

 

[blackjackdog3]

This is a great bbq spot https://sugarfiresmokehouse.com
I’d go to St Louis just to eat there. I’ll second the Budweiser brewery tour. Maybe not fun for a child but as an adult you’ll enjoy it. The Arch is cool.

 

[MrKotter]

Kevlar is your friend.

good Lord, crawl out of the sticks every now and then and maybe big cities won't scare you so.

 

[NWADawg]

The City Museum.

This is one of the coolest places ever for kids and parents can have fun too. A lot of it is targeted for older than a toddler though if that's your only child.

 

[Maroon Eagle]

I second the Sugarfire nomination. There are several locations in the St. Louis area.

Very nice barbecue and I was happy to see that they were a food vendor at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre last year.

 

[DAWGS1.sixpack]

Pretty much everything everyone else said on here.
Two hotels I would suggest is The Union Station or out a bit further the Hilton Frontenac
Another good restaurant rec for BBQ is Pappys, for Cajun- Broadway Oyster Bar close to Busch stadium, Italian - Charlie Gritos and a cool spot and name is Eleven Eleven Mississippi

 

[StillTbonewannabe]

Don’t cross the river.

Unless you leave the kid and maybe the wife. Best gentleman club you will find since Platinum Plus closes down.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

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[Tall Dawg]

Wait until April and catch couple of Cardinal games! Busch Stadium is a blast.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

St. Louis has a pretty bad crime rate. But just like any other city be smart with your surroundings and you’re fine.

 

[DawgInThe256]

All of these are good choices. Another unique place for small children is the Magic House. Union Station has a new aquarium and a ferris wheel.