Things To Do
Central West End
Home to The Chase Park Plaza and The Saint Louis Woman’s Club, this charming and historic neighborhood once included the residences of T.S. Eliot, Tennessee Williams, and Joseph Pulitzer. - Maryland Plaza: just behind The Chase, and located in the heart of the Central West End, includes a variety of eating, drinking, and shopping establishments - Cathedral Basilica: a few blocks from The Chase, this stunning space features the largest collection of mosaics in the Western Hemisphere; tours available
Forest Park
Steps from The Chase, Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the U.S., encompassing 1,300 acres. Site of the historic 1904 World’s Fair, which inspired the musical Meet Me in St. Louis, Forest Park has more than 30 miles of walking and biking trails and many wonderful attractions including: - Saint Louis Art Museum: located just behind the iconic statue of Saint Louis, King of France, the city’s namesake and overlooking the beautiful Grand Basin - Saint Louis Zoo: one of the country’s top-rated zoos - and free! - Missouri History Museum: explores history of St. Louis from its founding to the present day - The Boathouse: kayaks and paddle boats available for rental; serving lunch and dinner - Forest Park Golf Course: exceptional 18-hole public golf course; tee times available: www.forestparkgc.com
Downtown/Riverfront/Soulard
- Gateway Arch: the 630-foot iconic stainless steel monument commemorates Lewis and Clark's westward journey. Visit the excellent museum below or ride up to the top for bird's eye view of the city and the mighty Mississippi River - Busch Stadium/Ballpark Village: in the heart of downtown and home to the St. Louis Cardinals (sadly away during the wedding weekend!), this area offers many fun bars and restaurants - Anheuser-Busch Brewery: located just south of downtown in the Soulard neighborhood, AB’s historic flagship brewery is also home to the Budweiser Clydesdales and offers guided tours with free samples. Notable former tour guide: the bride!
STL Food Recs
Central West End: - Brasserie - Brennan’s - Bowood by Niche - Dressel’s Public House - Edera - Kaldi’s Coffee - Kingside Diner - Jeni’s Ice Cream University City/Delmar Loop: - Blueberry Hill - Salt + Smoke - Seoul Taco - Taco Buddha - Winslow’s Table Clayton: - 5 Star Burgers - Almond’s - Casa Don Alfonso (in the Ritz-Carlton) - The Crossing - Half and Half - Ivy Cafe - Pastaria Downtown/Riverfront/Soulard: - Blues City Deli - Broadway Oyster Bar - The Fountain on Locust - Idol Wolf - Katie’s Pizza Ballpark Village - Pappy’s Smokehouse - Sidney Street Cafe - Sugarfire BBQ