Guidebook for St. Louis
Food Scene
One of STL's hottest new restaurants- great atmosphere, good menu, and an oyster bar to boot!
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Peacemaker Lobster & Crab
1831 Sidney StOne of STL's hottest new restaurants- great atmosphere, good menu, and an oyster bar to boot!
Just around the corner from our place- coffee bar, all day brunch, and sandwiches/ soups. On weekends they have mimosas and bloody mary's for $4. Open late.
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Benton Park Cafe
2901 Salena StJust around the corner from our place- coffee bar, all day brunch, and sandwiches/ soups. On weekends they have mimosas and bloody mary's for $4. Open late.
One of our favorite pizza places- try the Pulled Piggy on their honey wheat crust- it's like a deconstructed pulled pork sandwich. Great beers and an awesome bar beneath the restaurant.
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PW Pizza
2017 Chouteau AveOne of our favorite pizza places- try the Pulled Piggy on their honey wheat crust- it's like a deconstructed pulled pork sandwich. Great beers and an awesome bar beneath the restaurant.
This spot will forever change how you see waffles. Sweet or savory is the choice, but they're all delicious. They also have great cocktails, live music, and are open late.
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Melt
2712 Cherokee StThis spot will forever change how you see waffles. Sweet or savory is the choice, but they're all delicious. They also have great cocktails, live music, and are open late.
One of the best coffee spots in STL. If you're really into coffee, this place is for you. They have kyoto cold-brewed coffee, and tons of exotic, super complex blends for you to try.
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Sump Coffee
3700 S Jefferson AveOne of the best coffee spots in STL. If you're really into coffee, this place is for you. They have kyoto cold-brewed coffee, and tons of exotic, super complex blends for you to try.
Great authentic Mexican food, right in the middle of Cherokee Street.
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Taqueria El Bronco
2817 Cherokee StGreat authentic Mexican food, right in the middle of Cherokee Street.
This is the best Chinese in STL. Authentic, huge portions, and right on South Grand next to tons of other great bars and restaurants.
Wei Hong Bakery
3175 S Grand BlvdThis is the best Chinese in STL. Authentic, huge portions, and right on South Grand next to tons of other great bars and restaurants.
One of our favorite Vietnamese restaurants. You must try their egg rolls! Closed on Tuesdays.
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Pho Grand Restaurant
3195 S Grand BlvdOne of our favorite Vietnamese restaurants. You must try their egg rolls! Closed on Tuesdays.
Tree House Restaurant
3177 S Grand BlvdInnovative vegetarian cuisine worth checking out!
A South City institution, City Diner has been serving up breakfast and lunch fare for decades. Check out their fried french toast!
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City Diner South Grand
3139 S Grand BlvdA South City institution, City Diner has been serving up breakfast and lunch fare for decades. Check out their fried french toast!
Cafe Mochi
3221 S Grand BlvdSushi- check out their killer happy hour!
Neo-BBQ with a twist. Cool atmosphere and live music on the weekends.
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The Shaved Duck
2900 Virginia AveNeo-BBQ with a twist. Cool atmosphere and live music on the weekends.
One of our favorite spots to grab a sandwich- another STL institution.
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Blues City Deli
2438 McNair AveOne of our favorite spots to grab a sandwich- another STL institution.
Right in the center of all the action in the Central West End, Coffee Cartel has wifi and is open 24/7.
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The Coffee Cartel CLOSED
2 Maryland PlazaRight in the center of all the action in the Central West End, Coffee Cartel has wifi and is open 24/7.
Internationally-inspired cuisine and cocktails in an awesome lounge atmosphere. They have a great patio!
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Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge
1811 Pestalozzi StreetInternationally-inspired cuisine and cocktails in an awesome lounge atmosphere. They have a great patio!
Casually elegant dining; a neighborhood staple for a nice dinner out! New American cuisine inspired by a melting pot of influences.
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Sidney Street Cafe
2000 Sidney StCasually elegant dining; a neighborhood staple for a nice dinner out! New American cuisine inspired by a melting pot of influences.
Pappy's is another St. Louis institution- often voted best BBQ in Stl. They slow cook their meats up to 14 hours each day and quit serving when they run out. The only problem is lines can get long.
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Pappy's Smokehouse
3106 Olive StPappy's is another St. Louis institution- often voted best BBQ in Stl. They slow cook their meats up to 14 hours each day and quit serving when they run out. The only problem is lines can get long.
Home's "No Menu Monday" has all the food critics talking- you'll answer a series of questions, and the chef will craft a meal based on your selections and requests. An awesome and unique experience!
Home Wine Kitchen
7322 Manchester RdHome's "No Menu Monday" has all the food critics talking- you'll answer a series of questions, and the chef will craft a meal based on your selections and requests. An awesome and unique experience!
Located right in between Tower Grove Park and the South Grand area. A great spot to chill with wifi. Must try their Vietnamese coffee!
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MoKaBe's Coffeehouse
3606 Arsenal StLocated right in between Tower Grove Park and the South Grand area. A great spot to chill with wifi. Must try their Vietnamese coffee!
This looks far away, but it's really only a 10-15 minute drive. An A-List winner for best Vietnamese, you must try their Vietnamese pancakes if you're feeling adventurous!
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Mai Lee
8396 Musick Memorial DrThis looks far away, but it's really only a 10-15 minute drive. An A-List winner for best Vietnamese, you must try their Vietnamese pancakes if you're feeling adventurous!
Our favorite burger joint in the city. Responsibly-sourced meat, tons of options, cool atmosphere, and vegan options. Plus a killer happy hour.
5 Star Burgers
8125 Maryland AveOur favorite burger joint in the city. Responsibly-sourced meat, tons of options, cool atmosphere, and vegan options. Plus a killer happy hour.
A great Vietnamese spot of you like (or have never tried) Vietnamese sandwiches.
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Banh Mi So 1
4071 S Grand BlvdA great Vietnamese spot of you like (or have never tried) Vietnamese sandwiches.
If you're into fine dining, Niche is an absolute must! We did the chef's menu with wine pairings and it was the best meal of our lives! Beautifully complex, innovative flavors and plates. Not cheap.
Niche
7734 Forsyth BlvdIf you're into fine dining, Niche is an absolute must! We did the chef's menu with wine pairings and it was the best meal of our lives! Beautifully complex, innovative flavors and plates. Not cheap.
STLs premiere five star restaurant, at Tony's you'll experience incredible service and old-school Italian fare. I ordered a pasta dish and literally licked the plate after finishing my leftovers.
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Tony's
105 Carondelet PlazaSTLs premiere five star restaurant, at Tony's you'll experience incredible service and old-school Italian fare. I ordered a pasta dish and literally licked the plate after finishing my leftovers.
One of the more unexpected dining experiences I've had. Ask to be seated downstairs and you'll be in for a treat. Just don't judge this book by it's cover.
Iron Barley Eating Establishment
3367 High Ridge BlvdOne of the more unexpected dining experiences I've had. Ask to be seated downstairs and you'll be in for a treat. Just don't judge this book by it's cover.
Fork & Stix
549 Rosedale AveMy favorite (neo)Thai spot in STL. Located in the Loop.
The recent BBQ spinoff by the group that brought you the legendary Pappys BBQ. Hit this up after the Soulard Farmer's Market on Sunday or at night get it to go & eat at Itap if you love beer.
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Bogart's Smokehouse
1627 S 9th StThe recent BBQ spinoff by the group that brought you the legendary Pappys BBQ. Hit this up after the Soulard Farmer's Market on Sunday or at night get it to go & eat at Itap if you love beer.
Fun coffee shop within walking distance of our place- be forewarned, it's pretty risque (it's sex-themed).
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Shameless Grounds
1901 Withnell AveFun coffee shop within walking distance of our place- be forewarned, it's pretty risque (it's sex-themed).
Spare No Rib
2200 Gravois AveGreat BBQ joint near our place!
Drinks & Nightlife
Walking distance from our place- a super fun/ eclectic bar with live music and a great patio.
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Venice Café
1903 Pestalozzi StWalking distance from our place- a super fun/ eclectic bar with live music and a great patio.
Mixology-style cocktails and a hip(ster)-esque atmosphere make for a fun night out on Cherokee Street! Located near tons of other neat bars and restaurants!
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The Fortune Teller Bar
2635 Cherokee StMixology-style cocktails and a hip(ster)-esque atmosphere make for a fun night out on Cherokee Street! Located near tons of other neat bars and restaurants!
Into beer? Check this bar out for their insane beer selection- you won't be disappointed. Right next to Epic Pizza in case you get hungry after your beer!
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International Tap House, Soulard
1711 S 9th StInto beer? Check this bar out for their insane beer selection- you won't be disappointed. Right next to Epic Pizza in case you get hungry after your beer!
My personal favorite spot for mixology-style cocktails in St. Louis. Cool atmosphere, and stellar drinks- ask for the Zombie Killer (it will arrive at your table lit on fire!).
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Taste
4584 Laclede AveMy personal favorite spot for mixology-style cocktails in St. Louis. Cool atmosphere, and stellar drinks- ask for the Zombie Killer (it will arrive at your table lit on fire!).
Ernesto's
2730 McNair AveGreat wine and food within walking distance from our place!
Broadway Oyster Bar
736 S BroadwayA great spot for cajun food and live music downtown!
A great spot if you're really into beer or wine- they have a huge selection, and lovely food! Right in the heart of downtown.
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Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar
1004 Locust StA great spot if you're really into beer or wine- they have a huge selection, and lovely food! Right in the heart of downtown.
A really neat bar located just beneath PWs Pizza (a personal favorite) and Vin de Set (finer dining with gorgeous views of the city). Cool atmosphere and great beer.
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21st Street Brewers Bar
2017 Chouteau AveA really neat bar located just beneath PWs Pizza (a personal favorite) and Vin de Set (finer dining with gorgeous views of the city). Cool atmosphere and great beer.
Quite possibly the most impressive wine selection in all of St. Louis. Plus they have a great local draft selection, and it's in the heart of the lovely Lafayette Square neighborhood main strip.
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33 Wine Shop & Bar
1913 Park AveQuite possibly the most impressive wine selection in all of St. Louis. Plus they have a great local draft selection, and it's in the heart of the lovely Lafayette Square neighborhood main strip.
This place is so fun, featuring food, desserts, and tons of chocolate-inspired martinis. A great spot for a date night! Right in the midst of Lafayette Square, an adorable neighborhood.
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Baileys' Chocolate Bar
1915 Park AveThis place is so fun, featuring food, desserts, and tons of chocolate-inspired martinis. A great spot for a date night! Right in the midst of Lafayette Square, an adorable neighborhood.
Brennan's features a stellar whiskey, wine and cigar selection and a small venue for live music, comedy, and debates in the heart of the Central West End.
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Brennan's Wine Tobacco and Food
316 N Euclid AveBrennan's features a stellar whiskey, wine and cigar selection and a small venue for live music, comedy, and debates in the heart of the Central West End.
If you're into craft beer, this place is worth the 15 min drive. Perennial is home of the famous BA Abraxas and the nationally recognized spin-off Side Project. Mostly belgian style but some stouts.
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Perennial Artisan Ales
8125 Michigan AveIf you're into craft beer, this place is worth the 15 min drive. Perennial is home of the famous BA Abraxas and the nationally recognized spin-off Side Project. Mostly belgian style but some stouts.
A really great local small batch craft brewery with lots of kinds of beer, and a cool atmosphere. They even have board games!
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Civil Life Brewing Co.
3714 Holt AveA really great local small batch craft brewery with lots of kinds of beer, and a cool atmosphere. They even have board games!
4 Hands Brewery
1220 S 8th StAnother great small batch local brewery worth checking out.
An awesome spot to check out some live jazz/blues music downtown!
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BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups
700 S BroadwayAn awesome spot to check out some live jazz/blues music downtown!
A fun gay bar for gents with a nice patio. Located in the Grove, near lots of other gay/ lesbian bars.
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Just John
4112 Manchester AveA fun gay bar for gents with a nice patio. Located in the Grove, near lots of other gay/ lesbian bars.
A standard Soulard pub (sometimes with live music and always featuring any big sports games). Complimentary shuttles to sports games.
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Llywelyn's Pub
1732 S 9th StA standard Soulard pub (sometimes with live music and always featuring any big sports games). Complimentary shuttles to sports games.
Enjoy a cocktail and watch a live jazz show with some of the best talent in Stl. The upscale way to check out a jazz show. While you're down there, tour St. Francis Xavier church or the Fox Theatre.
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Jazz St. Louis
3536 Washington AveEnjoy a cocktail and watch a live jazz show with some of the best talent in Stl. The upscale way to check out a jazz show. While you're down there, tour St. Francis Xavier church or the Fox Theatre.
Everything Else
Our neighborhood grocery store- they have a great beer and wine selection, including local stuff. Fields features hundreds of local items from produce and fudge to beauty products.
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Fields Foods
1500 Lafayette AveOur neighborhood grocery store- they have a great beer and wine selection, including local stuff. Fields features hundreds of local items from produce and fudge to beauty products.
Walgreens
1530 Lafayette AveLocated right next to Fields Foods.
Take in the best view of the city from the top of the arch or check out a concert or do free yoga on the arch grounds.
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I-Gateway Arch
Take in the best view of the city from the top of the arch or check out a concert or do free yoga on the arch grounds.
Like baseball? You've got to tour Busch Stadium or check out a Cards game! You can get tickets for as cheap as $10.
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I-Busch Stadium
700 Clark AveLike baseball? You've got to tour Busch Stadium or check out a Cards game! You can get tickets for as cheap as $10.
Go for a leisurely walk or take a paddle boat for a spin to check out the manmade lakes in one of the largest US parks. Inside you'll find the Zoo, Art and History Museums, and outdoor skating rink.
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Forest Park
5595 Grand DrGo for a leisurely walk or take a paddle boat for a spin to check out the manmade lakes in one of the largest US parks. Inside you'll find the Zoo, Art and History Museums, and outdoor skating rink.
Check out the STL zoo- it's an awesome zoo, and it's free!
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Izoo lase-Saint Louis
1 Government DrCheck out the STL zoo- it's an awesome zoo, and it's free!
One of the best farmer's markets in STL. Tons of great produce, meats, and local wares.
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730 Carroll StOne of the best farmer's markets in STL. Tons of great produce, meats, and local wares.
Our favorite cafe in St. Louis with awesome, Parisian-inspired eats, great coffee, and a hipster vibe you'll fall in love with.
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The Mud House
2101 Cherokee StOur favorite cafe in St. Louis with awesome, Parisian-inspired eats, great coffee, and a hipster vibe you'll fall in love with.
An eco-friendly all natural bakeshop that strives to use local ingredients, and has creativity and thoughtfulness running out its ears. Only downside is they don't have a huge selection of baked goods
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Whisk: a Sustainable Bakeshop
2201 Cherokee StAn eco-friendly all natural bakeshop that strives to use local ingredients, and has creativity and thoughtfulness running out its ears. Only downside is they don't have a huge selection of baked goods
A neat bakery/ cafe with primarily vegan items. Definitely worth visiting for breakfast or lunch. Just check their hours before going.
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SweetArt
2203 S 39th StA neat bakery/ cafe with primarily vegan items. Definitely worth visiting for breakfast or lunch. Just check their hours before going.
South Grand's very own gelateria shop! Located right next to some of our favorite restaurants like Pho Grand (Vietnamese) and Wei Hong (Chinese).
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Gelateria Del Leone
3197 S Grand BlvdSouth Grand's very own gelateria shop! Located right next to some of our favorite restaurants like Pho Grand (Vietnamese) and Wei Hong (Chinese).
Our favorite spot for yoga in St. Louis. Yoga Hours are only $7. Cool location, great atmosphere, and good instructors. Not a yoga factory like many other city yoga dens. About a 5 minute drive.
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Southtown Yoga
Our favorite spot for yoga in St. Louis. Yoga Hours are only $7. Cool location, great atmosphere, and good instructors. Not a yoga factory like many other city yoga dens. About a 5 minute drive.
Show up at 10am and wait in line for their famous salted caramel croissants (an STL food legend). Or try one of their many creative takes on pastries and breakfast items. Ask us about timing.
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Pint Size Bakery & Coffee
3133 Watson RdShow up at 10am and wait in line for their famous salted caramel croissants (an STL food legend). Or try one of their many creative takes on pastries and breakfast items. Ask us about timing.
Shopping
My favorite spot on Antique Row- beautiful vintage pieces and an awesome selection of soaps, candles, bath/body items, handmade items, and STL photography.
Bohème
2308 Cherokee StMy favorite spot on Antique Row- beautiful vintage pieces and an awesome selection of soaps, candles, bath/body items, handmade items, and STL photography.
This place is a mecca for cool vintage items & locally made items like soaps, purses, etc. Tons of charm & beautiful items. Plus a greenhouse where you can build a terrarium.
Heirloom Room
5353 Devonshire AveThis place is a mecca for cool vintage items & locally made items like soaps, purses, etc. Tons of charm & beautiful items. Plus a greenhouse where you can build a terrarium.
Want an awesome souvenir from STL? Check out the STL Style House, owned by two brothers who screenprint awesome STL-inspired t-shirts, apparel, and killer map prints.
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STL Style House
3159 Cherokee StWant an awesome souvenir from STL? Check out the STL Style House, owned by two brothers who screenprint awesome STL-inspired t-shirts, apparel, and killer map prints.
A cool little shop to stop by if you're into antique wares and hip locally-sourced jewelry, hats, and small wares.
Scarlett Garnet Jewelry
A cool little shop to stop by if you're into antique wares and hip locally-sourced jewelry, hats, and small wares.
Sightseeing
One of the architectural treasures of the midwest and referred to as the Rome of the West. Do a tour or go for mass.
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I-Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
4431 Lindell BlvdOne of the architectural treasures of the midwest and referred to as the Rome of the West. Do a tour or go for mass.
One of the biggest, most beautiful park's St. Louis has to offer. Located right near South Grant where most of the cool international restaurants are located. They have great walking trails.
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4257 Northeast DriveOne of the biggest, most beautiful park's St. Louis has to offer. Located right near South Grant where most of the cool international restaurants are located. They have great walking trails.
City Garden is downtown's sculpture park. A great spot to lounge around and take in the surrounding architecture and tall buildings.
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Citygarden Sculpture Park
801 Market StCity Garden is downtown's sculpture park. A great spot to lounge around and take in the surrounding architecture and tall buildings.
Arts & Culture
A must see- housed in the four story former International Shoe Company, the museum is part art part crazy playhouse.
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750 N 16th StA must see- housed in the four story former International Shoe Company, the museum is part art part crazy playhouse.
Check out the oldest outdoor skating rink in STL and enjoy a warm hot cocoa by the fire during breaks. Located in Forest Park. http://www.steinbergskatingrink.com/
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400 Jefferson DrCheck out the oldest outdoor skating rink in STL and enjoy a warm hot cocoa by the fire during breaks. Located in Forest Park. http://www.steinbergskatingrink.com/
You will feel like you're in an underground club- watch and partake in some of the best Latin dancing STL has to offer!
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Club Viva!
408 N Euclid AveYou will feel like you're in an underground club- watch and partake in some of the best Latin dancing STL has to offer!
Check out a musical or concert at one of the city's crown jewels- the fabulous fox theatre. htt
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The Fabulous fox
527 N Grand BlvdCheck out a musical or concert at one of the city's crown jewels- the fabulous fox theatre. htt
An awesome movie theatre in a stunning historic building- think comfy couches and wine with your movie. They also have bowling! On Wednesdays, movie tickets are just $5!
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Moolah Theatre and Lounge
3821 Lindell BlvdAn awesome movie theatre in a stunning historic building- think comfy couches and wine with your movie. They also have bowling! On Wednesdays, movie tickets are just $5!
A mixture of old world charm and architecture and beautiful gardens and plantlife. Check to see if they have festivals while you're here (ie Chinese Lantern Festival, Japanese Festival, Garden Lights)
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4344 Shaw BlvdA mixture of old world charm and architecture and beautiful gardens and plantlife. Check to see if they have festivals while you're here (ie Chinese Lantern Festival, Japanese Festival, Garden Lights)
Check out a show or concert at the St. Louis Symphony. They feature various types of concerts and events from modern dance to famous movies with a live orchestral soundtrack!
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Powell Hall
718 N Grand BlvdCheck out a show or concert at the St. Louis Symphony. They feature various types of concerts and events from modern dance to famous movies with a live orchestral soundtrack!
If you enjoy art, it's a beautiful museum located right in the heart of the lovely Forest Park. Take a picnic and enjoy it on Art Hill with a beautiful view of the park. Free admission to the museum.
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Iziko lika-Saint Louis Art
1 Fine Arts DrIf you enjoy art, it's a beautiful museum located right in the heart of the lovely Forest Park. Take a picnic and enjoy it on Art Hill with a beautiful view of the park. Free admission to the museum.