My husband and I are in our late 20's. Been to STL numerous times. We've done the Arch, the zoo, union station, science center. We're headed to the Cards game Thursday and will be in town til Saturday. We're looking for other suggestions, activies, restuarants, bars, etc.
2006-08-14 11:24:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ St. Louis
Fairmont Park is ALOT of fun. It is a race track right across the river in IL...maybe 15 minutes from downtown. You don't even have to place a bet (even though it makes the races more interesting) but it is fun to just watch the races and see the horses beforehand (and people watch). The alcohol is dirt cheap, too. You can eat beforehand at Lota-Wata Creek (they have VERY good food).
The Chihuly exhibit at Missouri Botanical Gardens is AMAZING (I would suggest going at dusk) and eating at Rigazzi's on "The HIll" right down the street (THE best food...and "fishbowl"...and service...and owner in St. Louis!!).
Grant's Farm is also fun if you like seeing animals you don't necessarily get to catch at the zoo (also upclose and personal). On Wednesday's all through August they have the Bluegrass Concert Series (have been to almost every one and they are a lot of fun). Nearby you can eat at Cafe Manhattan...which has very good "diner" style food in a 50's themed restaurant.
Also...not too far from St. Louis is Grafton, IL (about 45 minutes). The drive up the Great River Road is beautiful, the town is very quaint and shopping for antiques is fun (The Country Corner Fudge Shop is a must-see). There is Raging Rivers water park and Pere Marquette Lodge (that has a VERY good restaurant). Pere Marquette is on 8000 acres of land and if you don't feel like walking the trails...the drive is just as beautiful. Also, there is Eckert's at the top of the hill in Grafton, IL. You can always find something to do for a day trip there.
Another good place to eat...that is a St. Louis tradition is...The Crown Candy Kitchen. They have very good food, not expensive and their chocolate is yummy!! Also...you have been to the zoo but The History Museum and The Art Museum in Forest Park are interesting. I LOVE Forest Park...and could get lost in there for a day without even going to the zoo. You can eat at The Boathouse across from Art Hill...good food, nice atmosphere!
Good luck and enjoy!!!!
2006-08-16 18:54:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jenny Girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to the botanical gardens and take in the Chihuly exibit....it is amazing!!! Take a day trip over the Mississippi to Alton and then go north 12 miles to check out Pere Marquette State Park outside of Grafton. The huge log lodge and stone cabins were built by the CCC in the 30's (the Sunday brunch is GREAT!). The town itself is full of interesting nooks and crannies (antiques, wineries, resturants, etc). The Loading Dock bar and grill is right on the water at the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi rivers (thier homemade salsa is to die for!). Go up to one of the wineries on top of the bluffs for a view that is like no other. Take a drive along the Great River Road, the bluffs are amazing. Tour the lock and dam at Alton. There is a car ferry at Grafton that takes you across the river where St. Charles, MO is only 15 minutes away. The fall season here is spectacular and this is also where bald eagles winter. (maybe I'll buy you a beer)
2006-08-15 04:55:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well since you are in your late 20's, that means you are old enough to drink (Lucky...). Everyone in St. Louis drinks, thats all we do! Check out Annhesur Busch, take a tour of the brewery for Free, and get some Free beer! Its the biggest brewery in the world! Also, check out Grants Farm. The famous Clydesdale's live there, and guess what... Free admission (Just pay for parking) and Free Beer!!! Six Flags has had a lot of trouble this year. Their best ride, Mr. Freeze, has been down all year. You can find Grants Farm and everything else I stated on the web. If ya get a chance, check out the Italian part of town, also called "The Hill." Its loaded with the best italian restraunts ever. Oh man is it good, lol! Check out this link to get a better idea - http://www.diningstl.com/TheHill.htm
If ya need more info, e-mail me.
weiss_eric29@hotmail.com
St. Louis is really cool. Just make sure you dont get into East St. Louis, or South City... not fun places to be, if ya know what I mean, lol! I hope this helped!
2006-08-14 18:24:00 · answer #3 · answered by Eric W 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To Eat:
Hendel's in Florissant, Missouri
Fatted Calf in Clayton Missouri
Corwins in Brentwood, Missouri
Crown Candy Factory, City
Maggiano's Brentwood, Missouri (across from Galleria)
Ted Drewes, South City (Custard)
Whistle Stop (sandwiches and custard) Ferguson, Missouri
(eat and hang out for awhile if it's close to 8pm or a little after you may see a train)
Go to:
Queeny Park there is a Dog Museum
Central West End for bars
Minatures Museum -somewhere near downtown maybe close to stadium
WestPort for bars
2006-08-17 06:21:51 · answer #4 · answered by momoftwo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hermanhoff winery (in Herman)
Bass winery (herman, too)
Blumenhof winery (dutzow)
there are great family-owned restaurants down 44 west toward washington, mo
dinner at: (call ahead for reservations)
The Hawthorne Inn
123 Front Street - Labadie, MO 63055
636-451-0004
or:
Aldo's Pizza
1205-B South Jefferson
Washington, MO 63090
636-390-2536
the best thing in town is the washinton town & country fair, but that was two weeks ago; always the first week in august.
a show at the Omnimax theater (science center) is awesome
central west end for lunch or dinner
2006-08-15 18:49:49 · answer #5 · answered by Becky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hit a Casino, we have plenty of boats. Dave and Busters in Earth City. Try Pops or Mississippi nights for some local music. Fairmount Park in Collinsville for some horse racing. There are two Minor leauge baseball teams in the area. River City Rascals in Ofallon Mo and Gateway Grizzlies in Cahokia IL.
The one above where they warned you of south city. There is something in south STL that is a staple. Ted Drew's Frozen Custard. Its is on Grand and Chippewa. My ex-girlfriend lived in that neighborhood and I would walk up there with her (btw I am white). So its not all that bad as made out and there is a STL Policeman at that location as well.
2006-08-16 06:04:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Venice Cafe (lemp and pestalozi)-- great bar/ restaurant, looks like an acid trip. Most original patio in STL.
Chocolate Bar (Park Ave)-- nice pricey bar/restraint with a nice atmosphere.
Cats Meow (Sydney and 11Th)-- Local, blue collar hole in the wall bar: all locals.
Budweiser Tour (55&Arsenal)-- Free bud after the free tour
Vin De Set (2017 Chotou)-- brand new restaurant with outside bar on fourth floor roof.
Big Daddy's-- (9th and Sydney) Free shuttle to the Game, cheap beer.
All these places are in walking distance from each other.
2006-08-16 19:27:33 · answer #7 · answered by blahhhhh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Botanical Garden is really nice. I fun bar to go to would be The Big Bang. It is a really fun piano bar. There are two dueling pianists. They play EVERYTHING!! It is located on Laclede's Landing in downtown St. Louis. Only a couple of blocks north of the Arch.
2006-08-17 14:53:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anne D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have a yahoo group motrails and its about hiking in different areas around St Louis. People just meet together and go hiking sometimes for the day sometimes overnights. Lot of nice people enjoying the Missouri wilderness.
2006-08-15 08:54:03 · answer #9 · answered by T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Art Museum is at Forest Park near the zoo and is a quiet place to linger and enjoy.
2006-08-17 21:15:09 · answer #10 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋