Guidebook for St. Louis

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Guidebook for St. Louis

Arts & Culture

An “adult playground” of mind-blowing architectural/industrial design pieces... really have to see it to understand! (https://www.citymuseum.org)
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Iziko Lomuzi WaseMntla
750 N 16th St
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An “adult playground” of mind-blowing architectural/industrial design pieces... really have to see it to understand! (https://www.citymuseum.org)
Great, free museum located in Forest Park. They also host events from time to time, including SLAM Underground music/drink/craft/etc. events on some Friday nights.
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-Saint Louis
1 Fine Arts Dr
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Great, free museum located in Forest Park. They also host events from time to time, including SLAM Underground music/drink/craft/etc. events on some Friday nights.
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The Fabulous fox
527 N Grand Blvd
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The St. Louis Symphony is incredible, and Powell Hall's stunning interior only adds to the experience. If you get the chance to see a performance, go!
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Powell Hall
718 N Grand Blvd
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The St. Louis Symphony is incredible, and Powell Hall's stunning interior only adds to the experience. If you get the chance to see a performance, go!

Drinks & Nightlife

A members-only upscale cocktail lounge with delicious food and drinks. Out of town guests or local first-timers are welcome to come try it out without a membership! (http://www.bloodandsandstl.com/nonmember-reservations/)
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Blood & Sand
1500 St Charles St
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A members-only upscale cocktail lounge with delicious food and drinks. Out of town guests or local first-timers are welcome to come try it out without a membership! (http://www.bloodandsandstl.com/nonmember-reservations/)
Great drinks and tapas style food in a picturesque atmosphere (https://www.thebridgestl.com). One of Baileys’ Restaurants, a family of local restaurants famous for being excellent! (https://www.baileysrestaurants.com/)
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Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar
1004 Locust St
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Great drinks and tapas style food in a picturesque atmosphere (https://www.thebridgestl.com). One of Baileys’ Restaurants, a family of local restaurants famous for being excellent! (https://www.baileysrestaurants.com/)
A restaurant/bar located on the rooftop of the Hilton and literally gives you a 360 degree view of the city, including the ballpark! Heads up: it gets a bit “club-y” Friday and Saturday nights and has a $10 cover after 10pm. We personally prefer to avoid those busy peak hours for a more relaxed dinner and drinks! (http://www.360-stl.com)
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Three Sixty
1 S Broadway
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A restaurant/bar located on the rooftop of the Hilton and literally gives you a 360 degree view of the city, including the ballpark! Heads up: it gets a bit “club-y” Friday and Saturday nights and has a $10 cover after 10pm. We personally prefer to avoid those busy peak hours for a more relaxed dinner and drinks! (http://www.360-stl.com)
fabulous, unique cocktails and food
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Planter's House
1000 Mississippi Ave
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fabulous, unique cocktails and food
Expertly crafted cocktails and tapas style food
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Taste
4584 Laclede Ave
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Expertly crafted cocktails and tapas style food
Local St. Louis brewery and bierhall. Get the pretzels.
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Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall
4465 Manchester Ave
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Local St. Louis brewery and bierhall. Get the pretzels.
Latin-American fusion tapas and drinks with a wild atmosphere
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Sanctuaria
4198 Manchester Ave
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Latin-American fusion tapas and drinks with a wild atmosphere
A fun bicycle-themed bar that also has surprisingly good food
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HandleBar
4127 Manchester Ave
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A fun bicycle-themed bar that also has surprisingly good food

Food Scene

Classic tex-mex restaurant known for its great margaritas (http://www.rosalitascantina.com/washington-ave/)
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Rosalita's Cantina
1235 Washington Ave
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Classic tex-mex restaurant known for its great margaritas (http://www.rosalitascantina.com/washington-ave/)
Classic St. Louis BBQ just 2 blocks away (https://sugarfiresmokehouse.com)
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Sugarfire Smoke House
605 Washington Ave
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Classic St. Louis BBQ just 2 blocks away (https://sugarfiresmokehouse.com)
Our favorite brunch spot! (http://blondiesstl.com)
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Blondie's Coffee & Wine Bar
1301 Washington Ave
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Our favorite brunch spot! (http://blondiesstl.com)
Another Baileys’ restaurant if you hadn’t guessed! Known for their phenomenal and unique burgers and shakes. (http://baileysrange.com/)
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Baileys' Range
920 Olive St
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Another Baileys’ restaurant if you hadn’t guessed! Known for their phenomenal and unique burgers and shakes. (http://baileysrange.com/)
an upscale restaurant with fantastic food
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Eleven Eleven Mississippi
1111 Mississippi Ave
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an upscale restaurant with fantastic food
Another Baileys’ venue that’s just as delicious as it sounds... Chocolate martinis and all the desserts you could want.
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Baileys' Chocolate Bar
1915 Park Ave
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Another Baileys’ venue that’s just as delicious as it sounds... Chocolate martinis and all the desserts you could want.
Locally made ice cream with unique flavors (including boozy ones!)
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Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery
1637 S 18th St
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Locally made ice cream with unique flavors (including boozy ones!)
The Hill, St. Louis's Italian neighborhood, has an infinite number of amazing restaurants if you're craving pasta or pizza. This is just one suggestion, but I've never had a bad meal in this neighborhood.
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Cunetto House of Pasta
5453 Magnolia Ave
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The Hill, St. Louis's Italian neighborhood, has an infinite number of amazing restaurants if you're craving pasta or pizza. This is just one suggestion, but I've never had a bad meal in this neighborhood.
Indian restaurant that will leave you stuffed and very happy
Rasoi
25 N Euclid Ave
Indian restaurant that will leave you stuffed and very happy
Possibly the best brunch you’ll ever have, plus it’s connected to the Instagram-worthy Bowood Farms garden shop.
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Cafe Osage
4605 Olive St
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Possibly the best brunch you’ll ever have, plus it’s connected to the Instagram-worthy Bowood Farms garden shop.
Great whiskey and great steaks
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Gamlin Whiskey House
236 N Euclid Ave
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Great whiskey and great steaks
The best ice cream you’ll have.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
389 N Euclid Ave
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The best ice cream you’ll have.
We’ve returned to this restaurant more than any other place in St. Louis! Best pasta, pizza, salads, drinks, and gelato out there.
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Pastaria
7734 Forsyth Blvd
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We’ve returned to this restaurant more than any other place in St. Louis! Best pasta, pizza, salads, drinks, and gelato out there.

Parks & Nature

A nearby sculpture garden and park that makes for a nice walk leading up to the Arch (http://www.citygardenstl.org)
City Garden
910 Chestnut St
A nearby sculpture garden and park that makes for a nice walk leading up to the Arch (http://www.citygardenstl.org)
One of the largest urban parks in the nation, with a free zoo, a ~6 mile bike/jogging trail along its perimeter, a free art museum, paddle boats, and loads of fun events throughout the year. A must-visit while in St. Louis!
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Forest Park
5595 Grand Dr
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One of the largest urban parks in the nation, with a free zoo, a ~6 mile bike/jogging trail along its perimeter, a free art museum, paddle boats, and loads of fun events throughout the year. A must-visit while in St. Louis!
The St. Louis Arch is an obvious site to at least stroll, if you don't actually go up inside. The newly renovated riverfront is nice for a morning walk or even a picnic.
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St. Louis Arch/Riverfront
Poplar Street
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The St. Louis Arch is an obvious site to at least stroll, if you don't actually go up inside. The newly renovated riverfront is nice for a morning walk or even a picnic.

Shopping

One of the largest farmers markets in the nation!
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Isitolo seFarmers seSoulard
730 Carroll St
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One of the largest farmers markets in the nation!

Getting Around

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Hertz
800 Washington Ave
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The MetroLink is great for cheap, fast, and easy commuting, but would not recommend riding alone late at night.
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8th & Pine station
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The MetroLink is great for cheap, fast, and easy commuting, but would not recommend riding alone late at night.
The MetroLink is great for cheap, fast, and easy commuting, but would not recommend riding alone late at night.
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Convention Center station
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The MetroLink is great for cheap, fast, and easy commuting, but would not recommend riding alone late at night.

Entertainment & Activities

A super fun board game restaurant that serves brunch in the mornings and food/drinks in the evenings
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Pieces Board Game Bar And Cafe
1535 S 8th St
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A super fun board game restaurant that serves brunch in the mornings and food/drinks in the evenings
Fun arcade bar with great pizza!
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Start Bar
1000 Spruce St
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Fun arcade bar with great pizza!
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Flamingo Bowl
1117 Washington Ave
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A St. Louis guide wouldn't be complete without mentioning the home of the St. Louis Cardinals. It's worth a visit to see a live game, but also consider checking out the adjacent Ballpark Village, where you can experience the same level of energy and watch the game on the many live screens (...and then maybe hit up one of the clubs inside).
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I-Busch Stadium
700 Clark Ave
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A St. Louis guide wouldn't be complete without mentioning the home of the St. Louis Cardinals. It's worth a visit to see a live game, but also consider checking out the adjacent Ballpark Village, where you can experience the same level of energy and watch the game on the many live screens (...and then maybe hit up one of the clubs inside).