Garett’s guidebook for St. Louis
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Tower Grove Park is a municipal park in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. Most of its land was donated to the city by Henry Shaw in 1868. It is on 289 acres adjacent to the Missouri Botanical Garden, another of Shaw's legacies. It extends 1.6 miles from west to east, between Kingshighway Boulevard and Grand Boulevard.
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Tower Grove
Tower Grove Park is a municipal park in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. Most of its land was donated to the city by Henry Shaw in 1868. It is on 289 acres adjacent to the Missouri Botanical Garden, another of Shaw's legacies. It extends 1.6 miles from west to east, between Kingshighway Boulevard and Grand Boulevard.
Upscale Central West End is home to sidewalk cafes, smart Italian and Asian fusion restaurants, chic boutiques and antiques stores. Nearby, expansive Forest Park has lakes and woods, and attractions including the Saint Louis Zoo and the Saint Louis Art Museum, housing global painting and sculpture. Intricate early-20th-century mosaics cover the walls and ceiling of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis.
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Central West End
Upscale Central West End is home to sidewalk cafes, smart Italian and Asian fusion restaurants, chic boutiques and antiques stores. Nearby, expansive Forest Park has lakes and woods, and attractions including the Saint Louis Zoo and the Saint Louis Art Museum, housing global painting and sculpture. Intricate early-20th-century mosaics cover the walls and ceiling of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis.
Known for its blues scene, buzzing Soulard has raucous bars with live music alongside casual pizzerias, down-to-earth Southern restaurants and seafood spots serving oysters and crawfish. Established in 1779, Soulard Farmers Market displays a colorful spread of produce, meats and cheeses, while the huge, 19th-century Anheuser-Busch Brewery offers tours. The area’s lively annual Mardi Gras parade draws big crowds.
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Soulard
1531 S 8th StKnown for its blues scene, buzzing Soulard has raucous bars with live music alongside casual pizzerias, down-to-earth Southern restaurants and seafood spots serving oysters and crawfish. Established in 1779, Soulard Farmers Market displays a colorful spread of produce, meats and cheeses, while the huge, 19th-century Anheuser-Busch Brewery offers tours. The area’s lively annual Mardi Gras parade draws big crowds.
Laclede's Landing, colloquially "the Landing", is a small urban historic district in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. It marks the northern part of the original settlement founded by the Frenchman Pierre Laclède, whose landing on the riverside the placename commemorates.
Laclede's Landing Boulevard
Laclede's Landing BoulevardLaclede's Landing, colloquially "the Landing", is a small urban historic district in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. It marks the northern part of the original settlement founded by the Frenchman Pierre Laclède, whose landing on the riverside the placename commemorates.
The Delmar Loop is a buzzing entertainment and dining hub with an eclectic mix of noodle bars, BBQ restaurants, Korean and Mexican eateries, cocktail lounges and pubs lining Delmar Boulevard. Well-known locals with stars on the St. Louis Walk of Fame include Maya Angelou and Betty Grable, as well as Chuck Berry, whose statue is nearby. Music venues like the Pageant and Delmar Hall stage rock, roots and indie gigs.
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Delmar Loop
The Delmar Loop is a buzzing entertainment and dining hub with an eclectic mix of noodle bars, BBQ restaurants, Korean and Mexican eateries, cocktail lounges and pubs lining Delmar Boulevard. Well-known locals with stars on the St. Louis Walk of Fame include Maya Angelou and Betty Grable, as well as Chuck Berry, whose statue is nearby. Music venues like the Pageant and Delmar Hall stage rock, roots and indie gigs.
Curved, 630-ft.-tall monument celebrating US western expansion, with views from the top & a museum.
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Gateway Arch Trail
Gateway Arch TrailCurved, 630-ft.-tall monument celebrating US western expansion, with views from the top & a museum.
Saint Charles is a city in, and the county seat of, St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. The population was 65,794 at the 2010 census, making St. Charles the ninth-largest city in Missouri. Situated on the Missouri River, it is a northwestern suburb of St. Louis.
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Saint Charles
Saint Charles is a city in, and the county seat of, St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. The population was 65,794 at the 2010 census, making St. Charles the ninth-largest city in Missouri. Situated on the Missouri River, it is a northwestern suburb of St. Louis.
Clayton is a city in and the county seat of St. Louis County, Missouri, United States, and borders the city of St. Louis. The population was 15,939 at the 2010 census. The city was organized in 1877 and is named after Ralph Clayton, who donated the land for the courthouse.
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Clayton
Clayton is a city in and the county seat of St. Louis County, Missouri, United States, and borders the city of St. Louis. The population was 15,939 at the 2010 census. The city was organized in 1877 and is named after Ralph Clayton, who donated the land for the courthouse.
Sightseeing
Busch Stadium, also referred to informally as "New Busch Stadium" or "Busch Stadium III", is a baseball park located in St. Louis, Missouri, the home of the St. Louis Cardinals, the city's Major League Baseball franchise. The stadium has a seating capacity of 44,494, and contains 3,706 club seats and 61 luxury suites.
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Busch Stadium
700 Clark AveBusch Stadium, also referred to informally as "New Busch Stadium" or "Busch Stadium III", is a baseball park located in St. Louis, Missouri, the home of the St. Louis Cardinals, the city's Major League Baseball franchise. The stadium has a seating capacity of 44,494, and contains 3,706 club seats and 61 luxury suites.
The Fox Theatre, a former movie palace, is a performing arts center located at 527 N. Grand Blvd. in St. Louis, Missouri. Also known as "The Fabulous Fox", it is situated in the arts district of the Grand Center area in Midtown St. Louis, one block north of Saint Louis University.
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The Fabulous fox
527 N Grand BlvdThe Fox Theatre, a former movie palace, is a performing arts center located at 527 N. Grand Blvd. in St. Louis, Missouri. Also known as "The Fabulous Fox", it is situated in the arts district of the Grand Center area in Midtown St. Louis, one block north of Saint Louis University.
The Saint Louis Science Center, founded as a planetarium in 1963, is a collection of buildings including a science museum and planetarium in St. Louis, Missouri, on the southeastern corner of Forest Park.
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Saint Louis Science Center
5050 Oakland AveThe Saint Louis Science Center, founded as a planetarium in 1963, is a collection of buildings including a science museum and planetarium in St. Louis, Missouri, on the southeastern corner of Forest Park.
The Saint Louis Art Museum is one of the principal U.S. art museums, with paintings, sculptures, cultural objects, and ancient masterpieces from all corners of the world. Its three-story building stands in Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri, where it is visited by up to a half million people every year.
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Saint Louis Kunstmuseum
1 Fine Arts DrThe Saint Louis Art Museum is one of the principal U.S. art museums, with paintings, sculptures, cultural objects, and ancient masterpieces from all corners of the world. Its three-story building stands in Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri, where it is visited by up to a half million people every year.
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, also known as the Saint Louis Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church located in the Central West End area of St. Louis, Missouri.
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Kathedraal van de Heilige Lodewijk
4431 Lindell BlvdThe Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, also known as the Saint Louis Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church located in the Central West End area of St. Louis, Missouri.
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site is a 9.65-acre United States National Historic Site located 10 miles southwest of Downtown St. Louis, Missouri within the municipality of Grantwood Village. The site, also known as White Haven, commemorates the life, military career, and Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant.
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Grant’s Farm
7385 Gravois RdUlysses S. Grant National Historic Site is a 9.65-acre United States National Historic Site located 10 miles southwest of Downtown St. Louis, Missouri within the municipality of Grantwood Village. The site, also known as White Haven, commemorates the life, military career, and Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant.
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, commonly known as AB InBev, is a multinational drink and brewing company based in Leuven, Belgium. AB InBev has a global functional management office in New York City, and regional headquarters in São Paulo, London, St. Louis, Mexico City, Bremen, Johannesburg and others.
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Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery
1200 Lynch StAnheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, commonly known as AB InBev, is a multinational drink and brewing company based in Leuven, Belgium. AB InBev has a global functional management office in New York City, and regional headquarters in São Paulo, London, St. Louis, Mexico City, Bremen, Johannesburg and others.
The Saint Louis Zoological Park is a zoo in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri. It is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government DrThe Saint Louis Zoological Park is a zoo in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri. It is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
St. Louis claims to have the biggest Mardi Gras event outside of New Orleans. Soulard is St. Louis' best-known Mardi Gras party, but there are a number of other balls and parades that take place all over St. Louis when it's Mardi Gras time.
St. Louis prides itself on the New Orleans style cuisine it offers during Mardi Gras and there are plenty of highly recommended restaurants where you can enjoy this special cuisine. If you'll be traveling with kids, look into celebrating at the St. Louis Zoo. Admission is free and kids can make masks, listen to music, and join in a special parade.
Mardi Gras, Inc
2200 Dolman StSt. Louis claims to have the biggest Mardi Gras event outside of New Orleans. Soulard is St. Louis' best-known Mardi Gras party, but there are a number of other balls and parades that take place all over St. Louis when it's Mardi Gras time.
St. Louis prides itself on the New Orleans style cuisine it offers during Mardi Gras and there are plenty of highly recommended restaurants where you can enjoy this special cuisine. If you'll be traveling with kids, look into celebrating at the St. Louis Zoo. Admission is free and kids can make masks, listen to music, and join in a special parade.
Enterprise Center is an 18,096-seat arena located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Its primary tenant is the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League, but it is also used for other functions, such as NCAA basketball, NCAA hockey, concerts, professional wrestling and more.
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Enterprise Center
1401 Clark AveEnterprise Center is an 18,096-seat arena located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Its primary tenant is the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League, but it is also used for other functions, such as NCAA basketball, NCAA hockey, concerts, professional wrestling and more.
The Dome at America's Center, known locally throughout its existence simply as "The Dome", is a multi-purpose stadium used for concerts, major conventions, and sporting events in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
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The Dome at America's Center
701 Convention PlazaThe Dome at America's Center, known locally throughout its existence simply as "The Dome", is a multi-purpose stadium used for concerts, major conventions, and sporting events in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
Food scene
It’s a proud day for downtown as Washington Avenue has been named among the “10 Best Streets in America” by the APA. From the ruins of its past life, Washington Avenue has been resurrected to become one of the trendiest and hottest spots in St. Louis.
Washington Street
Washington StreetIt’s a proud day for downtown as Washington Avenue has been named among the “10 Best Streets in America” by the APA. From the ruins of its past life, Washington Avenue has been resurrected to become one of the trendiest and hottest spots in St. Louis.
Food Truck Friday
Join us for the 8th annual Sauce Food Truck Friday series in Tower Grove Park! More than 20 trucks park it monthly for one of the best outdoor food events in St. Louis!
Food Truck Row
Southwest Drive Food Truck Friday
Join us for the 8th annual Sauce Food Truck Friday series in Tower Grove Park! More than 20 trucks park it monthly for one of the best outdoor food events in St. Louis!
A long-time Latin American area, Cherokee Street is known for its established taquerias and exuberant Cinco de Mayo celebrations, as well as its eclectic global eateries and hip bars. Vintage stores, antiques shops and contemporary art galleries showing local work also line the street. The 1920s Casa Loma is a landmark music venue and banquet hall, while the 19th-century Lemp Mansion offers ghost tours.
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Cherokee Street
Cherokee StreetA long-time Latin American area, Cherokee Street is known for its established taquerias and exuberant Cinco de Mayo celebrations, as well as its eclectic global eateries and hip bars. Vintage stores, antiques shops and contemporary art galleries showing local work also line the street. The 1920s Casa Loma is a landmark music venue and banquet hall, while the 19th-century Lemp Mansion offers ghost tours.
Warehouse space containing a brewery, outdoor patio & a cozy pub with draft beers & snacks.
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Civil Life Brewing Co.
3714 Holt AveWarehouse space containing a brewery, outdoor patio & a cozy pub with draft beers & snacks.
Relaxed, rustic tasting room for Side Project Brewing's barrel-aged beers & other craft brews.
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The Side Project Cellar
7373 Marietta AveRelaxed, rustic tasting room for Side Project Brewing's barrel-aged beers & other craft brews.
Convivial microbrewery pairs hearty pub grub with its signature beers, plus live music on weekends.
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Schlafly Tap Room
2100 Locust StConvivial microbrewery pairs hearty pub grub with its signature beers, plus live music on weekends.
Airy, modern gastropub with a tropical vibe dishing out island-inspired seafood & craft cocktails. Long a dining and entertainment hub east of Forest Park, the leafy Central West End remains foodie-friendly, site to the new seafood-and-rum rave Yellowbelly.
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Yellowbelly
4659 Lindell BlvdAiry, modern gastropub with a tropical vibe dishing out island-inspired seafood & craft cocktails. Long a dining and entertainment hub east of Forest Park, the leafy Central West End remains foodie-friendly, site to the new seafood-and-rum rave Yellowbelly.
But the emerging Cortex District just south, home to tech incubators and Microsoft’s new regional headquarters, is attracting some of the most innovative concepts, including the farm-to-table restaurant, Vicia.
Chef Michael Gallina and his wife, Tara, worked at the prestigious Blue Hill at Stone Barns in New York, he as a chef, she as a service manager, before moving back to his hometown. They set up Vicia in a newly built, glass-walled corner spot, showcasing locally grown produce in dishes such as zucchini steak, farm egg with wheat berries and mini mushroom tacos using thinly sliced turnips in place of tortillas. It’s earnest and refined, but not stuffy.
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Vicia
Duncan AvenueBut the emerging Cortex District just south, home to tech incubators and Microsoft’s new regional headquarters, is attracting some of the most innovative concepts, including the farm-to-table restaurant, Vicia.
Chef Michael Gallina and his wife, Tara, worked at the prestigious Blue Hill at Stone Barns in New York, he as a chef, she as a service manager, before moving back to his hometown. They set up Vicia in a newly built, glass-walled corner spot, showcasing locally grown produce in dishes such as zucchini steak, farm egg with wheat berries and mini mushroom tacos using thinly sliced turnips in place of tortillas. It’s earnest and refined, but not stuffy.
St. Louis’ peculiar growth pattern, limited to its original 1876 footprint when it separated from surrounding St. Louis County, means that what would be neighborhoods in other cities are often suburbs here. That’s the case with Clayton, just west of the city limits, which has long been a restaurant hive and is still filled with gems like the breakfast spot Half & Half and chef Gerard Craft’s Mediterranean Sardella.
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Half & Half
8135 Maryland AveSt. Louis’ peculiar growth pattern, limited to its original 1876 footprint when it separated from surrounding St. Louis County, means that what would be neighborhoods in other cities are often suburbs here. That’s the case with Clayton, just west of the city limits, which has long been a restaurant hive and is still filled with gems like the breakfast spot Half & Half and chef Gerard Craft’s Mediterranean Sardella.
Sardella is an ancient Italian sauce made from sardines, salt and peppers. It’s a vibrant sauce of the sea and the earth, and it serves as inspiration for our space and our cuisine.
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Sardella
7734 Forsyth BlvdSardella is an ancient Italian sauce made from sardines, salt and peppers. It’s a vibrant sauce of the sea and the earth, and it serves as inspiration for our space and our cuisine.
Among these dining-centric islands in greater St. Louis, don’t miss Maplewood, south of Clayton and home to cute boutiques, Schlafly’s Bottleworks plant and taproom.
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Schlafly Bottleworks
7260 Southwest AveAmong these dining-centric islands in greater St. Louis, don’t miss Maplewood, south of Clayton and home to cute boutiques, Schlafly’s Bottleworks plant and taproom.
And Benevolent King, the new Israeli-Moroccan restaurant from Beard-nominated chef Ben Poremba, who also runs the trendy Latin restaurant Nixta and other eateries in town.
The Benevolent King
7268 Manchester RdAnd Benevolent King, the new Israeli-Moroccan restaurant from Beard-nominated chef Ben Poremba, who also runs the trendy Latin restaurant Nixta and other eateries in town.
Hip spot for upscale, inventive Mexican dishes & creative cocktails served late-night.
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Nixta
1621 Tower Grove AveHip spot for upscale, inventive Mexican dishes & creative cocktails served late-night.