St. Charles and St. Louis Guidebook
Sightseeing
Main Street offers old-timey shops, restaurants and events on a cobblestone street near the riverfront.
Main Street
Main StreetMain Street offers old-timey shops, restaurants and events on a cobblestone street near the riverfront.
An iconic structure at the St. Louis Riverfront, known as the Gateway to the West. A must-see!
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I-Gateway Arch
An iconic structure at the St. Louis Riverfront, known as the Gateway to the West. A must-see!
This huge park is where many St. Louis attractions are located. Here you’ll find: Missouri History Museum, The Muny, St. Louis Science Center and James S. McDonnell Planetarium, St. Louis Zoo, and Shakespeare Festival St. Louis.
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Forest Park
5595 Grand DrThis huge park is where many St. Louis attractions are located. Here you’ll find: Missouri History Museum, The Muny, St. Louis Science Center and James S. McDonnell Planetarium, St. Louis Zoo, and Shakespeare Festival St. Louis.
The mission of the Boone Home and village is to provide a center that fully integrates learning on all education levels; preserves and protects the historical structures, collections and natural resources that comprise the facility; and interprets the early American frontier experience in Missouri as exemplified by the Boone family and their contemporaries.
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Historic Daniel Boone Home
1868 Hwy FThe mission of the Boone Home and village is to provide a center that fully integrates learning on all education levels; preserves and protects the historical structures, collections and natural resources that comprise the facility; and interprets the early American frontier experience in Missouri as exemplified by the Boone family and their contemporaries.
Indlu yebhodwe ye-Lewis & Clark
1050 S Riverside DrFood scene
Great breakfast spot with a funky vibe. Quality coffee.
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Crooked Tree Coffee House
559 1st Capitol DrGreat breakfast spot with a funky vibe. Quality coffee.
Salt + Smoke
6525 Delmar BlvdBBQ, comfort food, on Main Street
Old-timey bakery specializing in homestyle seasonal & everyday cookies since 1976. They also offer gluten free.
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Grandma's Cookies
401 S Main StOld-timey bakery specializing in homestyle seasonal & everyday cookies since 1976. They also offer gluten free.
Andy's Frozen Custard
Delicious frozen custard
Prasino
1520 S 5th StUpscale dinning
Tucanos Brazilian Grill
1520 S 5th StAll-you-can-eat steakhouse
Napoli 3
Italian fine dining
First Watch
1405 Beale StGreat breakfast items
Really good variety of nachos. Try the Crab Rangoon nachos - they’re delicious!
Loaded Elevated Nachos
Really good variety of nachos. Try the Crab Rangoon nachos - they’re delicious!
City Foundry STL
3730 Foundry WayFood hall with lots of food options.
Activities
Ranked one of the best zoos in the country, you could spend all day there! Admission is free!
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Izoo lase-Saint Louis
1 Government DrRanked one of the best zoos in the country, you could spend all day there! Admission is free!
Something for everyone! Located in a 100-year-old warehouse, artists have repurposed the pieces of old cities to build miles of tunnels, slides, climbers, bridgers, and castles.
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Iziko Lomuzi WaseNingizimu Afrika
750 N 16th StSomething for everyone! Located in a 100-year-old warehouse, artists have repurposed the pieces of old cities to build miles of tunnels, slides, climbers, bridgers, and castles.
From atoms to oceans, sand to stardust, dinosaurs to dark matter, experience it all! Admission is free!
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I-Center ye-Science ye-Saint Louis
5050 Oakland AveFrom atoms to oceans, sand to stardust, dinosaurs to dark matter, experience it all! Admission is free!
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201 S 18th StChicken N Pickle - St. Charles
Good chicken, yard games, and, of course, pickleball.
The oldest botanical gardens in the United States!
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Ulwazi lwaseMissouri Botanical
4344 Shaw BlvdThe oldest botanical gardens in the United States!
Not-for-profit organization established in 1995 to increase awareness of the natural habitat in which butterflies thrive.
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15050 Faust PkNot-for-profit organization established in 1995 to increase awareness of the natural habitat in which butterflies thrive.
Great place to tour trains (kids really love it).
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The National Museum of Transportation
2933 Barrett Station RdGreat place to tour trains (kids really love it).
Children’s museum with hundreds of hands-on exhibits.
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The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
516 S Kirkwood RdChildren’s museum with hundreds of hands-on exhibits.
281-acre ancestral home of the Busch Family. Combines history, heritage, and wildlife to create an unforgettable experience.
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Grant's Farm
7385 Gravois Rd281-acre ancestral home of the Busch Family. Combines history, heritage, and wildlife to create an unforgettable experience.
Great place for kids and teenagers who love rollercoasters!
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Six Flags St. Louis
4900 Six Flags RdGreat place for kids and teenagers who love rollercoasters!
Missouri History Museum
5700 Lindell BlvdFast Lane Classic Cars
427 Little Hills Industrial BlvdFunny Bone
614 W Port Plaza DrLooking for a laugh? Look no further!
Dave & Buster's
13857 Riverport DrGrab some food, a drink, and play some games!
The Family Arena
2002 Arena PkwySports, concerts, events
Bars
Quintessential Dining and Nightlife
149 N Main StGreat place for some nightlife
Kubrick's
Narwhal's Crafted
1450 Beale StFrozen cocktails
RYSE Nightclub
1 Ameristar BlvdNightclub at the casino
Westport Social
910 W Port Plaza DrFood, bar, and games!
360 Rooftop Bar
Great rooftop bar in St. Louis that provides views of the Arch and downtown.
Wineries
Wineries are about 30 minutes west.
Winery with great views and good food! Outdoor and indoor seating. Sometimes live music.
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Chandler Hill Vineyards
596 Defiance RdWinery with great views and good food! Outdoor and indoor seating. Sometimes live music.
Quarry Wine Garden
3960 Hwy ZGreat place for wine and appetizers.
Balducci Vineyards
6601 S Missouri 94Sugar Creek Winery
125 Boone Country LaneAugusta Winery
5601 High StOutdoor recreation
The country’s longest recreational rail trail that runs 240 miles! You can access it by the riverfront, just a 3 minute drive away.
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Katy Trail
The country’s longest recreational rail trail that runs 240 miles! You can access it by the riverfront, just a 3 minute drive away.
Bike Stop Cafe
701 S Riverside DrRents bikes for $8/hour. Great for riding on the Katy Trail.
Bangert Island
1704 S River RdGreat nearby hike
Creve Coeur Lake Rentals rents out kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and bikes.
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Creve Coeur Lake Rentals rents out kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and bikes.
Busch Greenway Trail Head
Research Park DriveGreat hike in Busch wildlife area
Amakhweba kaMeramec
1135 Hwy WLone Elk Park
1 Lone Elk Park RdDistilleries & Breweries
Good News Brewing Company - Frenchtown
1121 North 2nd StreetGreat wood fired pizza and beer.
Won Best Handcraft Vodka in the country. Also has whiskey. Look for tours on Groupon.
Cardinal Sin Distillery
Won Best Handcraft Vodka in the country. Also has whiskey. Look for tours on Groupon.
Great tours that include 2 drinks and tastings. Can sometimes find a discount tour on Groupon.
Naked Spirits Distillery
Great tours that include 2 drinks and tastings. Can sometimes find a discount tour on Groupon.