Hi. I might be visiting St. Louis in June. Any advice on things to do or areas to walk around?
More context might be helpful - will you be with kids/family? How long do you think you’ll be staying?Hi. I might be visiting St. Louis in June. Any advice on things to do or areas to walk around?
Check out the City Museum. Basically a playground for adults and kids 5 and above. If you happen to have kids and they are younger than that, the Magic House in Kirkwood might be more appropriate. Also, near the Magic House is Laumeier Sculpture Park. Our zoo is top notch, and, depending on the length of your visit, the state of Missouri has an under the radar wine scene and several really nice wineries not too far outside of the metro area. Very good Italian cuisine on The Hill, I would say as good as good as you'll find anywhere in the country. If you're looking for St. Louis style pizza, I would recommend Uncle Leo's over Imo's as the quality and consistency has gone downhill.Hi. I might be visiting St. Louis in June. Any advice on things to do or areas to walk around?
That’s not nice.Just remember that the East Side's the best side.
3 days. family w/kids in low 20's.More context might be helpful - will you be with kids/family? How long do you think you’ll be staying?
Have you had Adam’s Smokehouse? It was started by former Pappy’s employees. It’s so good.Food-wise STL has some gems. STL barbeque is amazing and Pappy's in the city and Dalies, it's sister location in the suburbs, are as good as it gets. Grace Meats in the Grove and Southern serve up killer fried chicken in cool neighborhoods. Second The Hill, you can pretty much go anywhere there and it's amazing italian food...and special shout-outs to the best sandwiches I've ever had: the Hot Salami at Gioia's and the Muffaletta at Blues City Deli.
Hi. I might be visiting St. Louis in June. Any advice on things to do or areas to walk around?
Wow! The memories. We went to Grant’s Farm a ton as a kid. The Whitecliff area is just down the street with that massive quarry.I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned Grants Farm. Cool animal collection to see while you tram around the park & then a couple of free beers at the garden afterwards.(pre-pay for parking to avoid the wait) Also, as someone else mentioned Botanical is pretty sharp. They have a glass sculpture exhibit until mid October that should be worth a look. I went to a glass museum while in Seattle last year & I was floored at how cool it was.
I'm not a fan of Imos, but I would try to schedule a lunch/snack with some toasted Ravs.
Soulard Market used to be pretty cool but I haven't been down there in years. If you go, do it on a Saturday morning.
It is safe overall and Forest Park is relatively safe.
There are parts of the city that I wouldn’t venture to, but I do feel comfortable wandering from BPV to Washington Ave at night by myself walking (and have done that before).
I also feel fine with going to other neighborhoods outside of downtown as well.
The County and St. Charles are pretty boring aside from maybe Clayton, UCity, and maybe Webster Groves/Kirkwood.
Well, yeah, I wouldn’t recommend that walk because it’s a pain in the ass, especially at night.I've done the same, will prolly do so again but I would never tell a visitor with kids to do the same.
Zackly!I've done the same, will prolly do so again but I would never tell a visitor with kids to do the same.
Forest Park is pretty great. Visitors should definitely check it out, but make sure to exit before dark. If you have a few days, @mondo3 , there are several cool things to do in Forest Park, in one large, but concentrated area.Well, yeah, I wouldn’t recommend that walk because it’s a pain in the ass, especially at night.
But the city, for the most part, and Forest Park are places I feel comfortable with. And Forest Park is an absolute must-see if visiting the area.
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