Top 10 Things to Do in St. Louis, Missouri
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The response to my request for you to send me a list of places to visit in your home town has been phenomenal. Matt sent me an email, describing all of the excellent places he feels we should see if we ever should visit St. Louis!
- The Gateway Arch – Can’t miss it, since it defines the St. Louis skyline. While the Arch is certainly a mathematical and architectural wonder, it commemorates westward expansion. Ride a Planet of the Apes-like capsule to the top and check out the museum underground.
- The City Museum – It’s hard to explain – scrap metal is turned into art, and guests are encouraged to climb in/on it. Climb through a few airplanes suspended on wires fifty feet in the air, fall in the ball pit, or just get lost.
- The Cathedral Basilica – One of the largest displays of mosaics in the world, this church is spectacular. They offer tours if interested, but definitely deserves a walk-though.
- The Science Center – What started as an impressive planetarium has been expanded to include science education of all types. Hands-on science displays and an Omnimax are a must for kids, but plenty of entertainment for all ages.
- The St. Louis Zoo – Rated the top zoo in the Midwest by the Chicago Tribune. And, thanks to my tax dollars, it’s free!
- The Botanical Gardens – Oldest botanical garden in the nation, 80 acres of green in the city, BYOB free concert series in the summer, and feeding the carp in the Japanese garden are just a handful of reasons to visit.
- Anheuser-Busch Brewery – Tours run every 10 minutes or so. Learn the history of St. Louis brewing and see the process of brewing Budweiser. While the tour is pretty sterile, the tasting room at the end makes up for it.
- Forest Park – Almost twice the size of Central Park, Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the nation. Buildings from the 1904 World’s Fair and too many activities to list make this worth exploring.
- Museum of Transportation – While it sports Bobby Darin’s “Dream Car” and the only operational turbine car on public display, this museum is best known for it’s trains. Hundreds of steam/diesel/electric engines, passenger cars, box cars, and cabooses that are restored and touchable make this museum a must for any modern history buff.
- The U. City Loop – Recently voted “one of the 10 Great Streets in America” the loop is a popular and relaxed hangout for hippies and hipsters doing their best to mock the Portland feel. 80+ Chuck Berry still plays once a month at Blueberry Hill restaurant and bar (also voted #1 burger in St. Louis). Try not to laugh at St. Louis Walk of Fame featuring greats such as Ike Turner, Kevin Kline, Maya Angelou, and Nelly. Lastly, complete your St. Louis tour by get a tattoo to commemorate St. Louis’s awesomeness at Iron Age Studios.
St. Louis looks like a great place to take a vacation to, and soak up some culture. I think a road trip is in order!
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5 Comments
A Petru
July 25th, 2009
at 6:20am
Don’t forget our World Famous St. Louis Cardinal’s baseball team who recently hosted the All Star game.
Grant’s Farm is also free and is owned by Busch (now In-Bev). More free beer at the beer garden as you roam the park full of exotic animal species, (even an elephant)!
Forest Park also has the art museum and the Muny Opera, an outdoor theater with famous plays and musicals every summer.
David
July 25th, 2009
at 6:22am
HE forgot 1 other GREAT St.Louis Attraction……………..
Go outside St.Louis back out near the Airport and I270 durring the day, and you can stop in at the HOME of BIGFOOT. Yep, The monster truck GIANT may be home. Many have their picture taken while standing in one of his (or his wife’s TIRES).
David
July 25th, 2009
at 6:23am
Forgot ………… I am sure, IF they see who YOU are…… they may give you a “cool” interview.
Curran
July 25th, 2009
at 8:30am
These are great places to visit, for sure!
Additionally, you’ll want to eat at some good restaurants while you’re there. If you like pizza, you simply cannot miss an Imo’s Pizza while you’re there. Made from provel cheese (a local favorite that blends provolone, swiss and mozzarella, I believe), this pizza is to die for!
Like Italian food? Don’t miss a visit to ‘The Hill’ for some wonderful italian food.
All and all, I hope anyone visiting St. Louis has an awesome time. This city is gorgeous in the summer with its many flowers.
PS – Drury Inn is a very reasonable and nice place to stay — with good amenities, too.
Glenn
August 24th, 2009
at 3:27pm
You mentioned the U. City Loop; if you visit there, do try to catch the local band, “Jake’s Leg” ( http://www.jakesleg.com/ ). As they say in the Biography section of their website, they don’t just do Grateful Dead covers, they interpret the music and play it with their own style.
I have talked to Dave Casper on several occasions. He studied Jazz guitar at two different Universities (I forget now which ones…it’s been several years ago). He is an exceptional guitar player, and the band is very tight and very good.