Guidebook for St. Louis
Everything Else
On the first weekend of every month and during full moons, you can climb to the top of one of the few remaining historic water towers in the country to see amazing views of St. Louis.
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Compton Hill Reservoir Park
1700 S Grand BlvdOn the first weekend of every month and during full moons, you can climb to the top of one of the few remaining historic water towers in the country to see amazing views of St. Louis.
This neighborhood theatre features a variety of wonderful performances and is housed in a historic former church building. Check their website for show schedules and information.
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Stray Dog Theatre
2348 Tennessee AveThis neighborhood theatre features a variety of wonderful performances and is housed in a historic former church building. Check their website for show schedules and information.
We are right down the street from the SLU campus, and are on the same end as the Medical Center.
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Saint Louis University School of Medicine
1402 S Grand BlvdWe are right down the street from the SLU campus, and are on the same end as the Medical Center.
Sightseeing
Built on land donated by Henry Shaw in 1868, this large, beautiful park is filled with history and areas to explore. Brunch at the Piper Palm House, the Farmers' Market on Saturday, concerts & more!
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Iphakethe ye-Tower Grove
4257 Northeast DriveBuilt on land donated by Henry Shaw in 1868, this large, beautiful park is filled with history and areas to explore. Brunch at the Piper Palm House, the Farmers' Market on Saturday, concerts & more!
Beautiful gardens, fun festivals and concerts on Wednesday evenings in the summer are just a few reasons to visit this local jewel.
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Ulwazi lwaseMissouri Botanical
4344 Shaw BlvdBeautiful gardens, fun festivals and concerts on Wednesday evenings in the summer are just a few reasons to visit this local jewel.
The Magic Chef Mansion was built for Charles Stockstrom, the founder of the company that became Magic Chef Stove Company. The residence, designed by Ernst Janssen and completed in 1908, offers tours.
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The Magic Chef Mansion
3400 Russell BlvdThe Magic Chef Mansion was built for Charles Stockstrom, the founder of the company that became Magic Chef Stove Company. The residence, designed by Ernst Janssen and completed in 1908, offers tours.
Essentials
New & nearby grocery store that carries lots of local brands, a good selection of prepared foods, plus a bar - where else can you enjoy a glass of wine or bottle of beer while you shop?
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Fields Foods
1500 Lafayette AveNew & nearby grocery store that carries lots of local brands, a good selection of prepared foods, plus a bar - where else can you enjoy a glass of wine or bottle of beer while you shop?
Food Scene
Great, local coffee shop with amazing baked goods & lots of flavors of a St. Louis tradition - gooey butter cake! Check out the lovey back patio for a nice spot to sit back & relax.
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Park Avenue Coffee
1919 Park AveGreat, local coffee shop with amazing baked goods & lots of flavors of a St. Louis tradition - gooey butter cake! Check out the lovey back patio for a nice spot to sit back & relax.
One of our favorites - great pizza, salad and wings. Go downstairs & check out the cool bar or go upstairs to sister restaurant Vin de Set for a lovely meal with an amazing view of downtown St. Louis.
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PW Pizza
2017 Chouteau AveOne of our favorites - great pizza, salad and wings. Go downstairs & check out the cool bar or go upstairs to sister restaurant Vin de Set for a lovely meal with an amazing view of downtown St. Louis.
Another local gem with good eats and a cool vibe - great owner, be sure to tell him we sent you!
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Kitchen House Coffee
3149 Shenandoah AveAnother local gem with good eats and a cool vibe - great owner, be sure to tell him we sent you!
Great food with a diverse choice of flavors & sauces. Check out the booth in Soulard Market on Saturdays for their amazing kabobs!
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Lona's Lil Eats
2199 California AveGreat food with a diverse choice of flavors & sauces. Check out the booth in Soulard Market on Saturdays for their amazing kabobs!
Interesting architecture, great ambience, extensive wine selection & great brunch.
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SqWires Restaurant & Annex
1415 S 18th StInteresting architecture, great ambience, extensive wine selection & great brunch.
Crave Coffeehouse
3500 Caroline StWalk around the corner for coffee in a unique atmosphere - adjacent to SLU campus.
Great food & drinks in a lovely restored Lafayette Square building - check out the patio as well.
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Planter's House
1000 Mississippi AveGreat food & drinks in a lovely restored Lafayette Square building - check out the patio as well.
Delicious Nicaraguan food in a no frills atmosphere - Stan loves the deep fried whole tilapia & I get the shrimp & garlic butter dish and the plantains with fried cheese.
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Fritanga
2208 S Jefferson AveDelicious Nicaraguan food in a no frills atmosphere - Stan loves the deep fried whole tilapia & I get the shrimp & garlic butter dish and the plantains with fried cheese.
G's breakfast sandwich and a great Sunday brunch - amazing chef, Brian Hale, who's been behind several top St. Louis restaurants & is now doing his own thing in this charming cafe.
Jax Cafe
2901 Salena StreetG's breakfast sandwich and a great Sunday brunch - amazing chef, Brian Hale, who's been behind several top St. Louis restaurants & is now doing his own thing in this charming cafe.
Shopping
Unique gift ideas and great selection of St. Louis / historic designs. They can do monogramming as well. Wonderful shop -say hi to Andrea for us if she's there!
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Looking Glass Designs
1917 Park AveUnique gift ideas and great selection of St. Louis / historic designs. They can do monogramming as well. Wonderful shop -say hi to Andrea for us if she's there!