St. Charles and St. Louis Guidebook
Sightseeing
Main Street offers old-timey shops, restaurants and events on a cobblestone street near the riverfront.
Main Street
Main StreetMain Street offers old-timey shops, restaurants and events on a cobblestone street near the riverfront.
Lewis & Clark Boat House
1050 S Riverside DrHistoric boat house from Lewis and Clark
An iconic structure at the St. Louis Riverfront, known as the Gateway to the West. A must-see!
499 locals recommend
The Gateway Arch
An iconic structure at the St. Louis Riverfront, known as the Gateway to the West. A must-see!
This huge park is where many St. Louis attractions are located. Here you’ll find: Missouri History Museum, The Muny, St. Louis Science Center and James S. McDonnell Planetarium, St. Louis Zoo, and Shakespeare Festival St. Louis.
517 locals recommend
Forest Park
5595 Grand DrThis huge park is where many St. Louis attractions are located. Here you’ll find: Missouri History Museum, The Muny, St. Louis Science Center and James S. McDonnell Planetarium, St. Louis Zoo, and Shakespeare Festival St. Louis.
281-acre ancestral home of the Busch Family. Combines history, heritage, and wildlife to create an unforgettable experience.
133 locals recommend
Grant's Farm
7385 Gravois Rd281-acre ancestral home of the Busch Family. Combines history, heritage, and wildlife to create an unforgettable experience.
The mission of the Boone Home and village is to provide a center that fully integrates learning on all education levels; preserves and protects the historical structures, collections and natural resources that comprise the facility; and interprets the early American frontier experience in Missouri as exemplified by the Boone family and their contemporaries.
15 locals recommend
Historic Daniel Boone Home
1868 Hwy FThe mission of the Boone Home and village is to provide a center that fully integrates learning on all education levels; preserves and protects the historical structures, collections and natural resources that comprise the facility; and interprets the early American frontier experience in Missouri as exemplified by the Boone family and their contemporaries.
Casinos
Great place to gamble and grab a bite to eat.
42 locals recommend
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles
1 Ameristar BlvdGreat place to gamble and grab a bite to eat.
Hollywood Casino St. Louis
777 Casino Center DrGambling and concerts
Food scene
Crooked Tree Coffee House
559 1st Capitol DrGreat breakfast spot with a funky vibe. Quality coffee.
Salt + Smoke
6525 Delmar BlvdBBQ, comfort food, on Main Street
Old-timey bakery specializing in homestyle seasonal & everyday cookies since 1976. They also offer gluten free.
13 locals recommend
Grandma's Cookies
401 S Main StOld-timey bakery specializing in homestyle seasonal & everyday cookies since 1976. They also offer gluten free.
Andy's Frozen Custard
Delicious frozen custard
Prasino
1520 S 5th StUpscale dinning
Tucanos Brazilian Grill
1520 S 5th StAll-you-can-eat steakhouse
First Watch
1405 Beale StGreat breakfast items
Dave & Buster's
13857 Riverport DrGrab some food, a drink, and play some games!
Activities
Ranked one of the best zoos in the country, you could spend all day there! Admission is free!
579 locals recommend
Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government DrRanked one of the best zoos in the country, you could spend all day there! Admission is free!
Something for everyone! Located in a 100-year-old warehouse, artists have repurposed the pieces of old cities to build miles of tunnels, slides, climbers, bridgers, and castles.
639 locals recommend
City Museum
750 N 16th StSomething for everyone! Located in a 100-year-old warehouse, artists have repurposed the pieces of old cities to build miles of tunnels, slides, climbers, bridgers, and castles.
From atoms to oceans, sand to stardust, dinosaurs to dark matter, experience it all! Admission is free!
183 locals recommend
Saint Louis Science Center
5050 Oakland AveFrom atoms to oceans, sand to stardust, dinosaurs to dark matter, experience it all! Admission is free!
The Family Arena
2002 Arena PkwySports, concerts, events
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw BlvdThe oldest botanical gardens in the United States!
Not-for-profit organization established in 1995 to increase awareness of the natural habitat in which butterflies thrive.
54 locals recommend
The Butterfly House
15050 Faust PkNot-for-profit organization established in 1995 to increase awareness of the natural habitat in which butterflies thrive.
Children’s museum with hundreds of hands-on exhibits.
125 locals recommend
The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
516 S Kirkwood RdChildren’s museum with hundreds of hands-on exhibits.
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
201 S 18th StGreat place to tour trains (kids really love it).
31 locals recommend
The National Museum of Transportation
2933 Barrett Station RdGreat place to tour trains (kids really love it).
Six Flags St. Louis
4900 Six Flags RdGreat place for kids and teenagers who love rollercoasters!
Funny Bone
614 W Port Plaza DrLooking for a laugh? Look no further!
Bars
Narwhal's Crafted
1450 Beale StFrozen cocktails
Quintessential Dining and Nightlife
149 N Main StGreat place for some nightlife
Westport Social
910 W Port Plaza DrFood, bar, and games!
360 Rooftop Bar
Great rooftop bar in St. Louis that provides views of the Arch and downtown.
The Corner Bar
571 1st Capitol DrOld style bowling aisle inside
Two Plumbers Brewery + Arcade
745 1st Capitol DrBar plus arcade
Wineries
Wineries are about 30 minutes west.
Winery with great views and good food! Outdoor and indoor seating. Sometimes live music.
15 locals recommend
Chandler Hill Vineyards
596 Defiance RdWinery with great views and good food! Outdoor and indoor seating. Sometimes live music.
Quarry Wine Garden
3960 Hwy ZGreat place for wine and appetizers.
Balducci Vineyards
6601 S Missouri 94Sugar Creek Winery
125 Boone Country LaneOutdoor recreation
The country’s longest recreational rail trail that runs 240 miles! You can access it by the riverfront, just a 3 minute drive away.
48 locals recommend
Katy Trail
The country’s longest recreational rail trail that runs 240 miles! You can access it by the riverfront, just a 3 minute drive away.
Bike Stop Cafe
701 S Riverside DrRents bikes for $8/hour. Great for riding on the Katy Trail.
Bangert Island
1704 S River RdGreat nearby hike
Busch Greenway Trail Head
Research Park DriveGreat hike in Busch wildlife area