Bryan’s guidebook
Food scene
Louie
706 De Mun AveBrasserie by Niche
4580 Laclede AveThe Fountain On Locust
3037 Locust StOlive + Oak
216 W Lockwood AveThe City Foundry is the new food hall, part of a larger complex that is still opening in phases.
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City Foundry STL
3730 Foundry WayThe City Foundry is the new food hall, part of a larger complex that is still opening in phases.
Salt + Smoke
6525 Delmar BlvdProbably the best bbq in town
Blues City Deli
2438 McNair Avethe best damn deli sammie you'll ever have
The Shaved Duck
2900 Virginia Avereally good bbq!
El Burro Loco
313 N Euclid AveTaco Buddha
7405 Pershing AveAkar
7641 Wydown BoulevardMalaysian fare
Egg@midtown
3100 Locust Stgood brunch
Courtesy Diner
3153 S Kingshighway Blvda historic greasy spoon!
Neighborhoods
This is the most "city" vibe you'll get here. The Central West End is a cosmopolitan scene of restaurants, boutiqes, bars and art galleries. Several districts along Euclid Ave. But there are places scattered throughout. Awesome architecture too!
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Central West End
This is the most "city" vibe you'll get here. The Central West End is a cosmopolitan scene of restaurants, boutiqes, bars and art galleries. Several districts along Euclid Ave. But there are places scattered throughout. Awesome architecture too!
One of the most historic areas. Stunning architecture and very walkable. This is a highlight.
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Lafayette Square
One of the most historic areas. Stunning architecture and very walkable. This is a highlight.
Small and charming. Great restaurants. Located between Concordia Seminary and Forest Park.
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Demun
Small and charming. Great restaurants. Located between Concordia Seminary and Forest Park.
This is the most historic neighborhood in the city. Amazing architecture abounds, so put on some good walking shoes and check it out. Soulard is essentially our french quarter...with hints of Key West. Bars abound.
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Soulard
1531 S 8th StThis is the most historic neighborhood in the city. Amazing architecture abounds, so put on some good walking shoes and check it out. Soulard is essentially our french quarter...with hints of Key West. Bars abound.
The Grove is our "gayborhood" and also very boho/hipster and punk at the same time. It has two different characteristics, dictated by time of day. Daytime it's cafes and boutiques. By night, it's nightclubs and bars. VERY active on fridays and saturdays.
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The Grove
4512 Manchester AveThe Grove is our "gayborhood" and also very boho/hipster and punk at the same time. It has two different characteristics, dictated by time of day. Daytime it's cafes and boutiques. By night, it's nightclubs and bars. VERY active on fridays and saturdays.
The Delmar Loop is eclectic and young in vibe. Good dining and entertainment options. Thee place to catch live big-name acts.
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Delmar Loop
The Delmar Loop is eclectic and young in vibe. Good dining and entertainment options. Thee place to catch live big-name acts.
The international corridor! South Grand is a medley of cultures. Restaurants there represent at least 15 world cultures. Otherwise, cool vintage stores and cafes. Walking distance from Tower Grove Park.
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South Grand
The international corridor! South Grand is a medley of cultures. Restaurants there represent at least 15 world cultures. Otherwise, cool vintage stores and cafes. Walking distance from Tower Grove Park.
The Hill
Our very own Little Italy.
The theater district. Home to the Fox Theater, St Louis Symphony and many jazz clubs and art galleries.
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Grand Center
The theater district. Home to the Fox Theater, St Louis Symphony and many jazz clubs and art galleries.
Compton Heights
Stunning architecture
Old Town Florissant
Dogtown
A historically Irish neighborhood with several pubs
Maplewood
a charming downtown close to the city.
Nightlife
Taste
4584 Laclede AveTakashima Records
4095 Chouteau Ave33 Wine Shop & Bar
1913 Park AvePagan Wine Bar
239 North Euclid AvenueBrennan's Wine Tobacco and Food
316 N Euclid AveVenice Café
1903 Pestalozzi StThe Fortune Teller Bar
2635 Cherokee StHandleBar
4127 Manchester AveThe Tenderloin Room
232 Kingshighway BlvdA great old bar inside a grand art deco hotel.
The Dark Room at The Grandel
3610 Grandel SquareSuper chill vibe with great live jazz
BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups
700 S BroadwayThis is where real blues lives here
Sightseeing
Oldest farmers market west of the mississippi. Order a bloody mary and stroll!
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Isitolo seFarmers seSoulard
730 Carroll StOldest farmers market west of the mississippi. Order a bloody mary and stroll!
I-Gateway Arch
One of the finest botanical gardens in the country. Well worth the visit in spring, summer and fall.
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Isityalo saseMissouri Botanical
4344 Shaw BlvdOne of the finest botanical gardens in the country. Well worth the visit in spring, summer and fall.
There is a crazy amount to do. The St Louis Wheel..the Aquarium...an indoor zip line course and a mirror maze...the Grand Hall inside Union Station itself is an Art Nouveau fever dream.
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St. Louis Union Station Soda Fountain
201 S 18th StThere is a crazy amount to do. The St Louis Wheel..the Aquarium...an indoor zip line course and a mirror maze...the Grand Hall inside Union Station itself is an Art Nouveau fever dream.
An authentic Victorian-designed walking park, this was the original botanical garden in town. The busiest park in town, mornings and afternoons are great people watching.
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Ipharki ye-Tower Grove
4257 Northeast DriveAn authentic Victorian-designed walking park, this was the original botanical garden in town. The busiest park in town, mornings and afternoons are great people watching.
Designed by the same architect as the Woolworth Building. Stunning interior.
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St Louis Public Library
1301 Olive StDesigned by the same architect as the Woolworth Building. Stunning interior.
Forest Park
5595 Grand DrLone Elk Park
1 Lone Elk Park Rdyou can see live Elk and Bison up close
Closest hiking spot to the city with great views off the top of high bluffs.
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Castlewood State Park
1401 Kiefer Creek RdClosest hiking spot to the city with great views off the top of high bluffs.
Iziko lezobuciko ze-Saint Louis
1 Fine Arts DrWestminster Place
Westminster PlaceGo to the rooftop and see the entire skyline of the area! Impressive view.
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Moonrise Hotel
6177 Delmar BlvdGo to the rooftop and see the entire skyline of the area! Impressive view.
City/town information
The neighborhood you are staying in is within Clayton. Clayton is adjacent to St Louis and features its own downtown area. Clayton is very walkable and scenic. I know some great walking routes to see this city!
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Clayton
The neighborhood you are staying in is within Clayton. Clayton is adjacent to St Louis and features its own downtown area. Clayton is very walkable and scenic. I know some great walking routes to see this city!
Features a great downtown area, chock full of restaurants, bars and shopping.
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Webster Groves
Features a great downtown area, chock full of restaurants, bars and shopping.
For a small suburb, it's got a pretty stellar urban feeling downtown area. It can be reached via Amtrak from downtown St Louis or by metrobus. Lots of dining and shop.
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Kirkwood
For a small suburb, it's got a pretty stellar urban feeling downtown area. It can be reached via Amtrak from downtown St Louis or by metrobus. Lots of dining and shop.
Shopping
The Hill Antique Market
4923 Daggett AveSt. Louis Galleria
1155 GalleriaAmacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Uber and Lyft are the fastest way around without a car.
Metro is fine if you're not in a huge rush. HIghly stress downloading the Transit App! It's real-time
Iindlela zokonga
Lots of free activities!
The following are free:
St Louis Art Museum
Contemporary Art Museum
St Louis Zoo
Missouri History Museum
St Louis Science Center
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum
Cathedral Basilica
Anheuser Busch Brewery Tour (you get a free beer at the end)