Dining, Attractions, Leisure & Essentials
Location - The Gate District
Our house is a short walk to the SLU Medical Campus and 2-10 minutes drive from almost all of the main St.Louis interest points.
Birthplace of Maya Angelou, today The Gate is a rapidly developing residential neighborhood conveniently situated between the St.Louis University Medical Campus on Grand Blvd., the beautiful historic Lafayette Square and the historic neighborhood of Compton Heights. New homes are being built at a fast pace, historic homes are being rehabbed, and all are in high demand because of the easy accessibility and fantastic location in the City.
Gate District
Nearby Eateries, Breweries, Coffeehouses
These are just some of our favorites within easy reach. But there is much, much more to discover in St.Louis.
This Soul Food diner is a very short walk from our property.
1504 S Compton Av, St.Louis MO 63104.
Diner's Delight
This Soul Food diner is a very short walk from our property.
1504 S Compton Av, St.Louis MO 63104.
Coffee, sandwiches, wraps a very short walk from our property.
3500 Caroline St, St. Louis MO, 63104
Crave Coffeehouse
3500 Caroline StCoffee, sandwiches, wraps a very short walk from our property.
3500 Caroline St, St. Louis MO, 63104
Dine in or carry out, the food is good. Just a few minutes walk from our property.
3152 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis MO 63104
Ranell's Market & Cafe
Dine in or carry out, the food is good. Just a few minutes walk from our property.
3152 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis MO 63104
Urban farm store, great food, nice patio less than 1 mile walk from our property.
2742 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis MO 63104
Have A Cow Cattle Co Cafe and Urban Farm Store
2742 Lafayette AveUrban farm store, great food, nice patio less than 1 mile walk from our property.
2742 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis MO 63104
If you find better Pho in St.Louis, in the Midwest, or anywhere else in America - please, please let me know! About 2-3 min drive.
2245 S. Grand Blvd
Pho Long Restaurant - South City
2245 S Grand BlvdIf you find better Pho in St.Louis, in the Midwest, or anywhere else in America - please, please let me know! About 2-3 min drive.
2245 S. Grand Blvd
American Fine Dining in historic Lafayette Square, short drive.
1923 Park Avenue, St. Louis
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Polite Society Restaurant and Bar
1923 Park AveAmerican Fine Dining in historic Lafayette Square, short drive.
1923 Park Avenue, St. Louis
Turkish restaurant. Whatever you do, don’t skip the Turkish Coffee. Or the Kunafa. Or the Baklava.
3226 S.Grand Blvd, St. Louis
Sheesh
3226 S Grand BlvdTurkish restaurant. Whatever you do, don’t skip the Turkish Coffee. Or the Kunafa. Or the Baklava.
3226 S.Grand Blvd, St. Louis
Eclectic Food Court, Wine&Beer, Entertainment, Events, cool retail, grocery store in a vibrant urban industrial setting.
3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis
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City Foundry STL
3730 Foundry WayEclectic Food Court, Wine&Beer, Entertainment, Events, cool retail, grocery store in a vibrant urban industrial setting.
3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis
Exotic and tasty. Don’t forget the coffee!
3210 S.Grand Blvd, St. Louis
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Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant
3210 S Grand BlvdExotic and tasty. Don’t forget the coffee!
3210 S.Grand Blvd, St. Louis
Cocktail Bar and restaurant in Lafayette Square.
1000 Mississippi St, St. Louis
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Planter's House
1000 Mississippi AveCocktail Bar and restaurant in Lafayette Square.
1000 Mississippi St, St. Louis
The Gin Room and Salve Osteria, award winning Bar and Italian restaurant.
3200 S. Grand Blvd, St. Louis
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The Gin Room
3200 S Grand BlvdThe Gin Room and Salve Osteria, award winning Bar and Italian restaurant.
3200 S. Grand Blvd, St. Louis
Gelateria Coffee Company- icecream, coffee, pastries.
3197 S. Grand Blvd, St. Louis
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Gelateria Del Leone
3197 S Grand BlvdGelateria Coffee Company- icecream, coffee, pastries.
3197 S. Grand Blvd, St. Louis
Square One Brewery & Distillery
1727 Park Ave1727 Park Ave, St. Louis,
TopChef level Southeast Asian cuisine.
1641 Tower Grove Ave, St. Louis,
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iNDO
1641D Tower Grove AveTopChef level Southeast Asian cuisine.
1641 Tower Grove Ave, St. Louis,
Eclectic kitchen, wine bar.
4069 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis
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Sasha's on Shaw
4069 Shaw BlvdEclectic kitchen, wine bar.
4069 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis
Famous St. Louis Smokehouse BBQ.
2900 Virginia Ave, St. Louis, MO
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The Shaved Duck
2900 Virginia AveFamous St. Louis Smokehouse BBQ.
2900 Virginia Ave, St. Louis, MO
Starbucks
Our favorite breakfast and brunch places
Our favorite breakfast and brunch place. Italian flavors with modern twist. Located in The Hill, St.Louis’ Little Italy.
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Carnivore STL
5257 Shaw AveOur favorite breakfast and brunch place. Italian flavors with modern twist. Located in The Hill, St.Louis’ Little Italy.
For you Leafeaters and Treehuggers - excellent home cooked vegan and vegetarian brunch, funky coffee and tea. Peace!
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MoKaBe's Coffeehouse
3606 Arsenal StFor you Leafeaters and Treehuggers - excellent home cooked vegan and vegetarian brunch, funky coffee and tea. Peace!
If you don’t mind a 10 minutes drive to the Cherokee Street Business District… It’s worth it.
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The Mud House
2101 Cherokee StIf you don’t mind a 10 minutes drive to the Cherokee Street Business District… It’s worth it.
Rooster
3150 S Grand BlvdCool, hip and creative breakfast/brunch/coffee place.
Outdoors and leisure
You are only a few blocks from the fantastic Tower Grove Park, a 150 year old, large city park, with exceptional walking and biking trails. Seasonal Food Trucks, event venues, Farmers Market, etc
See towergrovepark. org for details
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Ipharki ye-Tower Grove
4257 Northeast DriveYou are only a few blocks from the fantastic Tower Grove Park, a 150 year old, large city park, with exceptional walking and biking trails. Seasonal Food Trucks, event venues, Farmers Market, etc
See towergrovepark. org for details
Dedicated in 1851, Lafayette Park is one of the oldest urban parks in the United States. Within an area of 30 acres you will find many trails, pavilions, historic monuments and a beautiful lake to explore.
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Lafayette Park
2023 Lafayette AveDedicated in 1851, Lafayette Park is one of the oldest urban parks in the United States. Within an area of 30 acres you will find many trails, pavilions, historic monuments and a beautiful lake to explore.
Attractions
One of the best Zoos in the world (oh, did I mention it’s FREE?)
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Izoo yase-Saint Louis
1 Government DrOne of the best Zoos in the world (oh, did I mention it’s FREE?)
St. Louis offers a fantastic Science Center and Planetarium. A treat for curious and active kids. Very short and easy drive from our location.
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James S. McDonnell Planetarium
5100 Clayton AveSt. Louis offers a fantastic Science Center and Planetarium. A treat for curious and active kids. Very short and easy drive from our location.
The ideal place for your kids to explore and consume their energy, this is a very unique recreational space that combines dynamic indoor and outdoor activity spaces with architectural elements salvaged and repurposed from buildings in St.Louis, Chicago and other cities. Best place to spend a cold or rainy day!
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Iziko Lomuzi WaseMntla
750 N 16th StThe ideal place for your kids to explore and consume their energy, this is a very unique recreational space that combines dynamic indoor and outdoor activity spaces with architectural elements salvaged and repurposed from buildings in St.Louis, Chicago and other cities. Best place to spend a cold or rainy day!
St. Louis Science Center Loop station
Indlu Yomoya
516 S Kirkwood RdA recently developed recreational space, includes the new St. Louis Aquarium, Ferris Wheel and much more.
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Union Station
A recently developed recreational space, includes the new St. Louis Aquarium, Ferris Wheel and much more.
Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery
1200 Lynch StThe Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
516 S Kirkwood RdI-Gateway Arch
Located 11 miles (15 minutes drive) from our house this beautiful working farm is worth a visit. Kids will love it.
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Grant's Farm
7385 Gravois RdLocated 11 miles (15 minutes drive) from our house this beautiful working farm is worth a visit. Kids will love it.
Six Flags St. Louis
4900 Six Flags Rd28 miles, 35 minutes drive
Also about 35-40 minutes drive, also in Eureka MO.
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I-Ski Resort yase-Hidden Valley
17409 Hidden Valley DrAlso about 35-40 minutes drive, also in Eureka MO.
Iziko lezobuciko ze-Saint Louis
1 Fine Arts DrLocated in Forest Park.
Sports and entertainment venues
The brand new TOPGOLF facility in St. Louis has opened in Fall 2023 within walking distance (less than 1 mile) from our house.
3201 Chouteau Av, St. Louis MO
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Topgolf
16851 N Outer 40 RdThe brand new TOPGOLF facility in St. Louis has opened in Fall 2023 within walking distance (less than 1 mile) from our house.
3201 Chouteau Av, St. Louis MO
CITYPARK
Did you know that St. Louis has a Major League Soccer Team? Well, we do! 2 mi, 7 min drive
GO BLUES!!! And have you ever experienced AC/DC in an indoor venue? You should! 2.6 mi, 9 min drive
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I-Center ye-Enterprise
1401 Clark AveGO BLUES!!! And have you ever experienced AC/DC in an indoor venue? You should! 2.6 mi, 9 min drive
I-Busch Stadium
700 Clark AveGO CARDINALS!!! 4 miles, 8 min drive
About 1 mile, less than 5 min drive straight up Compton St.
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Chaifetz Arena
1 S Compton AveAbout 1 mile, less than 5 min drive straight up Compton St.
The Fabulous fox
527 N Grand BlvdYou are in St. Louis, one of the best Jazz places on Earth, and this is the best Jazz place in St.Louis. The atmosphere is unequaled, and food and drinks are great too!
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Jazz St. Louis
3536 Washington AveYou are in St. Louis, one of the best Jazz places on Earth, and this is the best Jazz place in St.Louis. The atmosphere is unequaled, and food and drinks are great too!
Armory STL
Huge and eclectic entertainment venue with bars, games, shows and much more.
Sightseeing
Historic Lafayette Square with its beautiful Victorian buildings surrounds Lafayette Park. Many restaurants and bars can be found as well in this prime residential area.
Lafayette Square
Historic Lafayette Square with its beautiful Victorian buildings surrounds Lafayette Park. Many restaurants and bars can be found as well in this prime residential area.
Compton Heights