Guidebook for St. Louis
Parks & Nature
Built in 1872, Tower Grove is the largest and best preserved 19th-century Gardenesque style city park in the United States.
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Tower Grove Park
4257 Northeast DriveBuilt in 1872, Tower Grove is the largest and best preserved 19th-century Gardenesque style city park in the United States.
The heart of St. Louis, first opened in 1876. Site of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition (AKA St. Louis World's Fair), which, legend has it, was the birthplace of the waffle cone, and the first time many foods were introduced to such a large number of people. These include Dr. Pepper, the hamburger, the hot dog, iced tea, and peanut butter. Forest Park also hosted the Summer Olympics that same year. The first time the Olympics were held outside of Europe.
One can also find several other points of interests at the park, including:
The Saint Louis Zoo
The Saint Louis Art Museum
The Missouri History Museum
The Science Center
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Forest Park
5595 Grand DrThe heart of St. Louis, first opened in 1876. Site of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition (AKA St. Louis World's Fair), which, legend has it, was the birthplace of the waffle cone, and the first time many foods were introduced to such a large number of people. These include Dr. Pepper, the hamburger, the hot dog, iced tea, and peanut butter. Forest Park also hosted the Summer Olympics that same year. The first time the Olympics were held outside of Europe.
One can also find several other points of interests at the park, including:
The Saint Louis Zoo
The Saint Louis Art Museum
The Missouri History Museum
The Science Center
Drinks & Nightlife
The Fortune Teller Bar
2635 Cherokee StThis is one of my favorite local bars. As a bonus, there is a Steve's Hotdogs right next door. CASH ONLY
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Tick Tock Tavern
3459 Magnolia AveThis is one of my favorite local bars. As a bonus, there is a Steve's Hotdogs right next door. CASH ONLY
Food Scene
MoKaBe's Coffeehouse
3606 Arsenal StHartford Coffee Company
3974 Hartford StThe Mud House
2101 Cherokee StGreat burgers and fries, with a number of mayo-based dipping sauces. My personal favorite is the Joppie sauce!
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The Dam
3173 Morgan Ford RdGreat burgers and fries, with a number of mayo-based dipping sauces. My personal favorite is the Joppie sauce!
Vegan - The buffalo cauliflower and tots are great
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Lulu's Local Eatery
3201 S Grand BlvdVegan - The buffalo cauliflower and tots are great
You really should try the mung bean spring rolls.
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Banh Mi So 1
4071 S Grand BlvdYou really should try the mung bean spring rolls.
The Vine Cafe
3171 S Grand BlvdKing and I Restaurant
8039 S Grand BlvdThai
Warning, the seating here is mostly shared bench tables. Expect to be bumping elbows with the locals.
My favorite is the slinger*
Their slinger is really not like our traditional St. Louis slinger, but its tasty. For a traditional slinger, try City Diner or Courtesy.
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Rooster
3150 S Grand BlvdWarning, the seating here is mostly shared bench tables. Expect to be bumping elbows with the locals.
My favorite is the slinger*
Their slinger is really not like our traditional St. Louis slinger, but its tasty. For a traditional slinger, try City Diner or Courtesy.
Old school greasy spoon, with all the favorites. Not a bad place to stop off after a night out to grab a slinger, or a bad place to grab breakfast. CASH ONLY
WARNING: They do shut down their grills for cleaning at:
5:35 to 6 am
1:35 to 2 pm
9:35 to 10 pm
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Courtesy Diner
3153 S Kingshighway BlvdOld school greasy spoon, with all the favorites. Not a bad place to stop off after a night out to grab a slinger, or a bad place to grab breakfast. CASH ONLY
WARNING: They do shut down their grills for cleaning at:
5:35 to 6 am
1:35 to 2 pm
9:35 to 10 pm
If you are a coffee connoisseur, this is the place to go for some of the best coffee.
It is... spartan. It is the opposite of what Netflix is to movies and TV. Instead of hundreds of choices, they have been boiled down to a handful.
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Sump Coffee
3700 S Jefferson AveIf you are a coffee connoisseur, this is the place to go for some of the best coffee.
It is... spartan. It is the opposite of what Netflix is to movies and TV. Instead of hundreds of choices, they have been boiled down to a handful.
"A place for everyone."
This place has some great menu items, and it also has a Frankenstein mural that I am tempted to abscond with every time I visit.
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City Diner South Grand
3139 S Grand Blvd"A place for everyone."
This place has some great menu items, and it also has a Frankenstein mural that I am tempted to abscond with every time I visit.
This place is tiny. A holdover, design-wise, of the '40s and '50s bar style diners. A word of warning, not only is the place small, so is the menu. Also, the owner may seem like you are intruding on his watching Korean dramas in the back, but he really is nice. More importantly, the bibimbap and bulgogi are some of the best I have had anywhere. I think the fact that its cooked on a flat top has a bit to do with that.
*CASH ONLY*
U-City Grill
6696 Enright AveThis place is tiny. A holdover, design-wise, of the '40s and '50s bar style diners. A word of warning, not only is the place small, so is the menu. Also, the owner may seem like you are intruding on his watching Korean dramas in the back, but he really is nice. More importantly, the bibimbap and bulgogi are some of the best I have had anywhere. I think the fact that its cooked on a flat top has a bit to do with that.
*CASH ONLY*
Open 4 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hand made donuts. There are many donut shops in St. Louis, this is one to try.
CASH ONLY
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World's Fair Donuts
1904 S Vandeventer AveOpen 4 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hand made donuts. There are many donut shops in St. Louis, this is one to try.
CASH ONLY
Yaquis on Cherokee
2728 Cherokee StWood fired pizza.
You want some.
Entertainment & Activities
Part museum, part playground, fully unique. Where comfortable clothing no matter your age, because everyone is expected to climb, crawl, and otherwise interact with the City Museum. There is a ten story slide.
If you have the time to budget, you REALLY should go.
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Museo de la Ciudad
750 N 16th StPart museum, part playground, fully unique. Where comfortable clothing no matter your age, because everyone is expected to climb, crawl, and otherwise interact with the City Museum. There is a ten story slide.
If you have the time to budget, you REALLY should go.
The Saint Louis Zoo is one of the nations only free zoos. It was also home to Marlin Perkins, of the award winning series, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. It was also home to Phil the Gorilla.
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Zoológico de San Luis
1 Government DrThe Saint Louis Zoo is one of the nations only free zoos. It was also home to Marlin Perkins, of the award winning series, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. It was also home to Phil the Gorilla.
Essentials
Walgreens
1530 Lafayette AveWalgreens
1530 Lafayette AveSchnucks Arsenal
5055 Arsenal StThis location has a wider selection than the one on Arsenal
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Schnucks Hampton Vlg.
60 Hampton Village PlazaThis location has a wider selection than the one on Arsenal
ALDI
7369 Watson RdTarget
4255 Hampton AvePhillips 66
3311 Morgan Ford RdArts & Culture
Home of the iconic statue, The Apotheosis of St. Louis.
There are many wonderful exhibits here, including works by the masters, Van Gogh, Monet, Matisse, and Picasso. It is also the home of a former priest of Amun, Amen-Nestawy-Nakht.
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Museo de Arte de Saint Louis
1 Fine Arts DrHome of the iconic statue, The Apotheosis of St. Louis.
There are many wonderful exhibits here, including works by the masters, Van Gogh, Monet, Matisse, and Picasso. It is also the home of a former priest of Amun, Amen-Nestawy-Nakht.
This museum hosts a number of exhibits. One of its permanent exhibits concerns the Louisiana Purchase Expo, as well as Seeking St. Louis, which attempts to cover much of the cities some 250 years of history.
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Museo de Historia de Missouri
5700 Lindell BlvdThis museum hosts a number of exhibits. One of its permanent exhibits concerns the Louisiana Purchase Expo, as well as Seeking St. Louis, which attempts to cover much of the cities some 250 years of history.
Museum and planetarium, the iconic McDonnell Planetarium can easily be seen day or night from the highway.
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Centro de Ciencias de Saint Louis
5050 Oakland AveMuseum and planetarium, the iconic McDonnell Planetarium can easily be seen day or night from the highway.
Shopping
Uniquely designed and built by the owner, the interior of this shop is beautiful. It is also the only place I would go to have a hole poked through me.
TRX Tattoos & Piercings
3207 S Grand BlvdUniquely designed and built by the owner, the interior of this shop is beautiful. It is also the only place I would go to have a hole poked through me.