Jessica's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful tile work (hidden tile museum in the basement!!!)
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
4431 Lindell BlvdUnion Station
Go at night for the light show!
Visit this eco-art adult playground at night. The rooftop ticket is worth the city lights/views. Give your several hours to explore, and if you happen to go in the daytime- grab some local pizza, IMO’s across the street when you’re finished.
639 locals recommend
City Museum
750 N 16th StVisit this eco-art adult playground at night. The rooftop ticket is worth the city lights/views. Give your several hours to explore, and if you happen to go in the daytime- grab some local pizza, IMO’s across the street when you’re finished.
FREE tours (with beverage samples!)
Even if you don’t drink you can see a Clydesdale and beautiful architecture
202 locals recommend
Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery
1200 Lynch StFREE tours (with beverage samples!)
Even if you don’t drink you can see a Clydesdale and beautiful architecture
Eat a snack, sit in the sun or go in the art museum. Art hill is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. It gives a great view of the city and some beautiful green space/fountain favorited for wedding and prom photo ops.
28 locals recommend
Art Hill
35-43 Fine Arts DrEat a snack, sit in the sun or go in the art museum. Art hill is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. It gives a great view of the city and some beautiful green space/fountain favorited for wedding and prom photo ops.
Food scene
From cardinals fans to old Italian couples, everyone knows that this is THE place for pasta. They don’t take reservations so get there early. It’s worth it.
28 locals recommend
Cunetto House of Pasta
5453 Magnolia AveFrom cardinals fans to old Italian couples, everyone knows that this is THE place for pasta. They don’t take reservations so get there early. It’s worth it.
My favorite place for boba and slush drinks. Also have hand pulled/cut noodles. I like to grab a drink and walk down the loop and do some shopping.
18 locals recommend
Corner 17
6623 Delmar BlvdMy favorite place for boba and slush drinks. Also have hand pulled/cut noodles. I like to grab a drink and walk down the loop and do some shopping.
SOUL FOOD. Known for their fried chicken, but I’m a huge fan of their deviled eggs.
37 locals recommend
Grace Meat + Three
4270 Manchester AveSOUL FOOD. Known for their fried chicken, but I’m a huge fan of their deviled eggs.
Korean meets Mexican. It just works. Kimchi rice is heaven and always get the churros!
30 locals recommend
Seoul Taco
6665 Delmar BlvdKorean meets Mexican. It just works. Kimchi rice is heaven and always get the churros!
Neighborhoods
The Italian settlement of St. Louis hosts some amazing restaurants and a cute gelato joint with adjoining fountain to enjoy it by.
135 locals recommend
The Hill
The Italian settlement of St. Louis hosts some amazing restaurants and a cute gelato joint with adjoining fountain to enjoy it by.
Trendy strip of hip restaurants, stores and clubs. Spend some time looking at all the beautiful murals.
82 locals recommend
The Grove
4512 Manchester AveTrendy strip of hip restaurants, stores and clubs. Spend some time looking at all the beautiful murals.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Driving will be your best bet.
Most places have free parking, but always check!
Don't miss
Grovefest
Local art, food, music festival in the grove
Ways to save
FREE
So many free activities/museums!!! St. Louis will not break the bank. Free: The zoo, art museum, Union station light show, the arch, anheuser Busch brewery tour, the grove murals, and MORE
Book before you go
Gateway Arch-ride to the top
Buy/book tickets for time slot early in day if you want to go to the top of the arch. The slots fill and can sell out, leaving you unable to go up!