Guidebook for St. Louis
Drinks & Nightlife
The nearby neighborhood of the Grove has dining, dancing, and drinking. Check out Sanctuaria for tapas and cocktails, Atomic Cowboy for Tex Mex and dancing, Handlebar for drinks, the Gramophone for drinks and sandwiches, and the Ready Room for live entertainment.
82 locals recommend
The Grove
4512 Manchester AveThe nearby neighborhood of the Grove has dining, dancing, and drinking. Check out Sanctuaria for tapas and cocktails, Atomic Cowboy for Tex Mex and dancing, Handlebar for drinks, the Gramophone for drinks and sandwiches, and the Ready Room for live entertainment.
Aside from Laclede's Landing by the Arch and Union Station, or going to a Cardinals baseball game, there's plenty to see but not much to do downtown. The liveliest action downtown would be Washington Ave. for drinks, food, and dancing.
14 locals recommend
Washington Avenue
Washington AvenueAside from Laclede's Landing by the Arch and Union Station, or going to a Cardinals baseball game, there's plenty to see but not much to do downtown. The liveliest action downtown would be Washington Ave. for drinks, food, and dancing.
Historic Soulard is home to the 2nd largest Mardi Gras celebrations outside of New Orleans and has great nightlife year-round.
132 locals recommend
Soulard
1531 S 8th StHistoric Soulard is home to the 2nd largest Mardi Gras celebrations outside of New Orleans and has great nightlife year-round.
Parks & Nature
Tower Grove has band concerts on Monday nights in the summer and is within walking distance from Shaw.
263 locals recommend
Tower Grove Park
4257 Northeast DriveTower Grove has band concerts on Monday nights in the summer and is within walking distance from Shaw.
Sightseeing
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd You can see it from the apartment!
Of course you can't say you've been to St. Louis without checking out the iconic monument and its brand-new museum!
499 locals recommend
The Gateway Arch
Of course you can't say you've been to St. Louis without checking out the iconic monument and its brand-new museum!
Food Scene
Nearby Shaw is South Grand Blvd., which has many ethnic restaurants within a few blocks: Vietnamese, Moroccan, Thai, Persian, Middle Eastern, Ethiopian, Japanese, Chinese, and coming soon Afghan.
23 locals recommend
South Grand Boulevard
South Grand BoulevardNearby Shaw is South Grand Blvd., which has many ethnic restaurants within a few blocks: Vietnamese, Moroccan, Thai, Persian, Middle Eastern, Ethiopian, Japanese, Chinese, and coming soon Afghan.
Very close to Shaw is The Hill, an Italian neighborhood known for its authentic Italian cuisine on every block.
135 locals recommend
The Hill
Very close to Shaw is The Hill, an Italian neighborhood known for its authentic Italian cuisine on every block.
Shopping
The Galleria Mall is located in Brentwood, as well as Target and Whole Foods.
16 locals recommend
Brentwood I-64 station
The Galleria Mall is located in Brentwood, as well as Target and Whole Foods.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
4577 W Pine BlvdThis Whole Foods location is closer to Shaw.
Schnucks Arsenal
5055 Arsenal StSchnucks is the local grocery store.
Save A Lot
1631 S Jefferson AveBudget grocery shopping
Entertainment & Activities
There is nothing else quite like the City Museum, a former shoe factory turned into repurposed art that you can play on. With 10-story slides and a Ferris wheel on the roof, you can come with or without kids. It's a large playground for everyone!
639 locals recommend
City Museum
750 N 16th StThere is nothing else quite like the City Museum, a former shoe factory turned into repurposed art that you can play on. With 10-story slides and a Ferris wheel on the roof, you can come with or without kids. It's a large playground for everyone!