OT - St. Louis

[Ridgeland Dog]

Good afternoon. I am going to see the Cardinals play in a couple of weeks. What are some cannot miss attractions in St. Louis?

Thanks

 

[FQDawg]

Definitely check out City Museum. It's amazing.

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

The Arch

has it's own museum.

But I'm sure you knew that one.

 

[Maroon Eagle]

People have mentioned The Hill for great Italian food and I've been meaning to go there but haven't yet. I liked Sugarfire Smokehouse-- I went to the one in Olivette.

I love the Delmar Loop area-- the last two times I've been at the city, I've stayed at the Moonrise Hotel and walked over to see Glen Hansard & St. Vincent perform at The Pageant and I'm thinking about making another trip in November to see Turnpike Troubadours.

 

[BonzoGoesToCollege]

Good afternoon. I am going to see the Cardinals play in a couple of weeks. What are some cannot miss attractions in St. Louis?

Thanks

The zoo is outstanding, one of the 5 best in the country, and its free.

 

[Willow Grove Dawg]

Grant's Farm

 

[CochiseCowbell]

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[HumpDawgy]

West St. Louis > East St. Louis

 

[DawgInThe256]

The museum at the Arch has just been renovated, and looks to be much improved.

Food: Any place on the Hill for Italian (we like Cunettos, Favazzas, and Zias), Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, Blueberry Hill, Fitz's
Kids: City Museum, the Zoo, Magic House (for preschool age kids)

 

[kired]

We just took a mini-vacation there last week... went to the arch last Sunday evening and there was no wait, small crowd, no game that day so very little traffic downtown. Did the zoo the next day - I'd say plan a whole day for that zoo if you really want to take it all in, it's huge. We were there for 5 hours and didn't see everything - could have easily spent 8 hours there (I've got two kids, ages 4 and 8)8)8, so they loved it)

It rained a lot the next day so just did the normal touristy stuff - mini golf, arcades, shopping. But had planned to go to Grants farm or Six Flags if weather had been better. Also considered Meramec Caverns that were about an hour away, but didn't really feel like driving. That might be nice if you're looking for something outdoors but not 100 degrees.

 

[snoopdog]

My favorites...

1. Cardinals Game (including Cardinal Museum across the street. It is fabulous)
2. Arch (obvious one but have to do it)
3. City Museum (Really cool, especially for kids)
4. Zoo (very good-admission free, except parking and extra attractions)
5. Six Flags (very fun-20 miles out of St. Louis)
6. Budweiser Brewery Tour (5 minutes from Stadium)
7. St. Louis Science Center (10 minutes from Downtown)


Eating
Charlie Gittos Downtown (my favorite)
The Hill (any restaurant)
Ballpark Village (fun game day atmosphere)
Lacledes Landing (by River-entertainment district)
Calecos (family favorite- stays open very late downtown)
360 Rooftop Restaurant and Bar (top of Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark-awesome view of Arch and Ballpark and Downtown)

 

[Fletch F. Fletch.sixpack]

Pappy’s Smokehouse, Southern Fried Chicken (same building on Olive). Broadway Oyster Bar. National Blues Meuseum. Missouri History Museum in Forest Park is awesome as well.

 

[WhiteShepherd07]

I lived in STL for almost a year. All the above are great but almost like to mention St Charles river walk area. There are a few breweries and wineries down there. Just a really neat atmosphere.