Things To Do

Saint Louis Zoo

This is a FREE & fun attraction in the park.

Saint Louis Art Museum

Another FREE activity right in Forest Park!

Missouri History Museum

Soulard Farmers Market

One of our favorite places to shop and experience on the weekend.

City Museum

An absolutely unique place for people of all ages, you don't want to miss this iconic experience! Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes!

Museum at the Gateway Arch

The (free) museum has been recently been updated and does an excellent job of showing the history of St. Louis and the arch itself. You can then purchase tickets to ride the small elevators up to the top of the Arch!

The St. Louis Wheel / Union Station

St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station

Saint Louis Science Center

City Foundry STL

"A place in the heart of the city to gather, eat, work and play. It’s a new place to build a community." Brand new spot with retail and food vendors in a renovated urban location.

Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery

Schlafly Bottleworks

Urban Chestnut Midtown Brewery and Biergarten

Heavy Riff Brewing Company

2nd Shift Brewing

4 Hands Brewing Co

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

Downtown Maplewood - Manchester Road

This is our local downtown strip and it's just a few blocks from where we live! Tons of independent restaurants, shops, and bars to explore.

The Hi-Pointe Theatre

Joel and (especially) Aaron love going to the movies! Check out this retro-style theater and see a movie between the ceremony and reception!

Chase Park Plaza Cinemas

Joel and (especially) Aaron love going to the movies! Check out this unique theater within a beautiful hotel to see a movie between the ceremony and reception!

The Delmar Loop

Lots of great restaurants and shops! (Also where we had our first date!)

Central West End

Fun area for restaurants, bars, and shops!

The Grove

Lively area for restaurants and bars! (Also, the LGBTQ+ hangout of St. Louis!)

The Hill

The Italian neighborhood of St. Louis -- lots of fantastic restaurants!

Dogtown

The Irish neighborhood of St. Louis. Lots of bars and restaurants SUPER close to Forest Park!