Audrey & Gene
Things To Do
City Museum
This is probably the coolest museum you will ever go to! It is more like a playground (for adults and kids alike) housed in an old shoe factory and created from found urban and industrial objects - hence the "city" museum. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes - you will need them! Hours: Mon – Tues Closed, Wed – Thurs 9am till 5pm, Fri – Sat 9am till Midnight, Sun 11am till 5pm
Saint Louis Zoo
The St. Louis Zoo, located in Forest Park, is one of the best zoos in the country... and completely free! Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday-Sunday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Blueberry Hill
Famous for their burgers, this restaurant in the Delmar Loop is decked out from floor to ceiling in '60s memorabilia. Play the pinball games while you wait for your food to come out! (And try the fried mushrooms!) Hours: Mon–Sat: 11am–1:30am, Sun: 11am–midnight
Tropicana Lanes
Do you like bowling? St. Louis has a lot of it! This bowling alley has been around for a long time and is still a great time. Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10AM-11PM, Thursday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM, Sunday 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Saint Louis Galleria Street
Need to do some last minute shopping? This mall is a great and central spot. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 11am-6pm
Fitz's
Another great restaurant located in the Delmar Loop, Fitz's is famous for it's root beer. The root beer floats are great, too! What's really cool about this restaurant is that it's attached to the bottling plant, which is viewable from the restaurant and usually runs from noon until 7PM. Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11AM-9PM, Friday and Saturday: 11AM-10PM, Sunday: 11AM-3PM.
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
This beautiful Catholic cathedral is known for its large mosaic installation (one of the largest in the Western Hemisphere). It's also a close walk to the Central West End, which is filled with restaurants! The Cathedral Basilica is open from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Guided tours are available during weekdays between 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Contact the tour office at 314-373-8241 for tour reservations. Daily Masses are celebrated Monday- Friday at 7:00 am, 8:00 am, and 12:05 pm and Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Sunday Masses are celebrated at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. with a vigil Mass at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. They do ask that visitors who are not participating in Mass wait to visit the Cathedral Basilica until the completion of daily Mass.
Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall
Urban Chestnut is a local brewery and beer garden. If you want a casual night out, this is a great place to go. Try the Schnickelfritz beer with a warm pretzel! Midtown location hours: Monday 11am – 10pm, Tuesday through Thursday 11am – 11pm, Friday & Saturday 11am – 1am, Sunday 12pm – 7pm. Food is served until 1 hour prior to closing time at both locations.
Soulard Farmers Market
This farmer's market has deep roots dating back to 1779 when it was just a flat meadow where farmers would sell their goods. Today it is still a great place to find local produce. Hours: It's closed Sunday through Tuesday, but it is open Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm, Thursday 8 am - 5 pm, Friday 7 am - 5 pm, and Saturday 7 am - 5:30 pm. Saturday is the best and busiest day to shop!
Imo's Pizza
You've got to try Imo's pizza while you are here, even if it's only for the experience. Hailed by Audrey's Grandma Paulin as "the worst pizza she's ever eaten," this square-sliced pizza is beloved by St. Louisans. They also sell toasted ravioli, which you also have to try while you are in town! Extra points if you order the deep-fried provel bites.
St. Louis Arch/Riverfront
The Arch is open daily from 8:00am–10:00pm. The grounds have recently been remodeled, making it a beautiful place to take a stroll. There' s a museum (about the Arch and the Westward Expansion), a tram that you can take to the top of the arch (buy tickets first!), and near the grounds is the Old Courthouse (open daily 8am-4:30pm). You can also walk down to the river, where there is an old riverboat that sells food. Parking can be tight. Be prepared to pay for a spot, though you may get lucky down by the river! Riverboat cruises also run from time to time, but you will want to buy a ticket beforehand.
Laclede's Landing
Laclede’s Landing is downtown St. Louis’ oldest district and a popular nightlife destination. During the day, the cobblestone streets are beautiful to wander through and at night, there are plenty of restaurants and bars to choose from!
Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery
The Anheuser-Busch brewery is one of the largest and oldest breweries in the nation. The architecture is beautiful and the tour offers you the chance to learn about the brewery process AND to see the famous Clydesdale horses. There are many different tours available and it is best to reserve your spot ahead of time. The general tour only costs $5! Hours: First Tour 9:00 am - Last Tour 5:30 pm
Six Flags St. Louis
If you have a full day to spare, consider visiting our Six Flags theme park. Hours vary day by day and tickets at face value are $69. However, sometimes Coca-Cola runs a promotion on their coke cans which will get you a discounted rate!