If you have time for only one thing, make sure to see City Museum. Great for both adults and children, City Museum is a giant playground that extends many stories into the air both inside and outside… Read more.
St. Louis's most famous landmark is undeniably the Gateway Arch. Situated alongside the Mississippi river, a ride to the top of the arch provides lovely views to both the east and the west.
Right next to the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, the Contemporary Art Museum or CAM is a small arts building with rotating shows. Check their site to see if their current exhibit intrigues you.
Just across from the zoo is Turtle Park, a small park full of giant turtles. Whether it's for play or just the photo op, Turtle Park is worth visiting.
The Missouri Botanical Garden is a gardener's dream. Wander through the paths of the Japanese Garden or get lost in the beautiful butterflies of the Climatron.
The St. Louis Art Museum is an amazing collection of art, both old and new. While the newly-renovated modern wing is lovely, I prefer the baroque classics like St. Francis Contemplating a Skull.
Laumeier sculpture park is a giant outdoor sculpture garden with over 60 sculptures. Take an afternoon to wander about and discover them all.
Tower Grove is not only a neighborhood full of great food, it's also a park filled with beautiful pavilions and lily ponds.
The Science Center is an interactive museum where kids (and adults) can learn about all sorts of sciences. My favorite pastime is building a catenary arch out of foam blocks.
The St. Louis Zoo is a wonderful destination for both children and adults. It's easy to spend hours with the over-700 species of animals in what is consistently ranked one of the best zoos in the U.S.
The Pulitzer Arts Foundation has rotating shows of both historic, and contemporary art. The museum itself is lovely, and the curation is always thoughtful.
Crown Candy is a family-owned diner that's been in St. Louis for over 100 years. Serving traditional lunch fare, the real reason to visit Crown Candy is for the malts, milkshakes, and sundaes.…
Rooster has restaurants in both Downtown and in Tower Grove. Visit if your craving crêpes in either sweet or savory varieties.
When Obama had this organic Chicago-style pizza, he declared it the best. Poor Chicago.
I'm not a beer drinker, but my local friends all enjoy a Schlafly. Visit the Tap Room for beer, food, and live music. If it's autumn, don't miss the Pumpkin Ale.
…in Tower Grove, Mangia Italiano is an Italian eatery that serves freshly made pasta. Don't forget to try the St. Louis classic – toasted ravioli (available in meat and veggie).
Fitz's is a local rootbeer company. Visit their restaurant and factory in The Loop for classic American food and gigantic rootbeer floats.
Found in Soulard, this local favorite makes for the perfect mid-day snack... or even breakfast or lunch!
Bailey's Chocolate Bar in Soulard is the perfect way to end any night – whether you're looking for dessert or a dessert cocktail. I recommend the signature hot.
MoKaBe's is a classic café serving coffee and sandwiches right across the street from Tower Grove park. Their veggie-focused Sunday brunch is so amazing, I always make sure my visits include a Sunday.
The Royale is a distinctly St. Louis bar. Located in Tower Grove, this place engenders the blue-city-in-a-red-state feeling shared by so many in St. Louis proper.
Open 24 hours on the weekends, City Diner is the place to go when you need a bite to eat after a show or a late night.
