Annie & Jordan
Things To Do
Downtown
Busch Stadium – Home of the St. Louis Cardinals! Catch a game on May 3rd or 4th against the Mets. Ballpark Village – If you’re a sports fan, this is the place to be. Fun bars and restaurants right next to Busch Stadium. Gateway Arch – Don’t miss the unique tram ride up to 630 feet for a stunning view of the city. The City Museum – An interactive “playground” for all ages! Don’t forget to head to the rooftop and ride the 10-story slide. 4Hands Brewery – Annie and Jordan's favorite brewery. If we could ship their City Wide Pale Ale to Denver by the crate, we would! Stop by for a pint and enjoy the great local vibes. Pappy’s Smokehouse – Hands down, some of the best STL BBQ around. Tower Grove Farmers Market (Saturday mornings, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM) Union Station – Check out the Grand Hall Light Show, take a ride on the St. Louis Wheel for amazing views, visit the St. Louis Aquarium or play Mini Golf for family-friendly fun for all ages!
Soulard
This neighborhood houses the famous Anheuser Busch Brewery (reception location). Awesome spot for drinks & bites, but not a ton for kids to do here. Blue City Deli - Classic St. Louis sandwich shop known for their Po-Boys & Muffulettas. Sidney Street Cafe - great intimate dinner spot. Reservations recommended. Little Fox - small plates & cocktails Molly’s – A fun bar with tons of memories for us. Lively late night scene. McGurk’s – A fantastic Irish pub with a large awesome patio. Great fish & chips! 1860’s Saloon - Great dive bar. Best chicken tenders in the city. Duke’s - great divey sports bar. Baked & Boiled - great bagel and breakfast sandwich place. Bogarts - some of the best BBQ St. Louis has to offer.
Forest Park
Forest Park is one of the places where our story began. During the early days of Covid, when most things were still closed, we would either meet in Forest Park for walks or ride our bikes over and picnic together. The park is 500 acres larger than Central Park in NYC and has been named the, "Best Public Park in America," multiple times. If you drive down Lindell Blvd. on the north side of the park, you'll see mansions that were constructed as international embassies for the 1904 World's Fair. St. Louis Zoo – It’s free and full of fun! A perfect stop for animal lovers. BoatHouse – Our rehearsal dinner spot! Located in Forest Park - great option for kids to have fun on the paddle boats. Try their SugarFire BBQ - another bride & groom favorite. Missouri History Museum & St. Louis Art Museum – Explore STL’s rich history and vibrant art scene.
Tower Grove/The Hill
STL's Historic Italian Neighborhood. Ted Drews – iconic frozen custard, a St. Louis staple. Don’t leave without trying it! Series Six – stock up on your St. Louis apparel and take home a souvenir! Science Center – fantastic spot for families with kids, full of hands-on exhibits. Missouri Botanical Garden – beautiful year-round! Chinese Culture Days (May 3-4) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Anthonino's Taverna – awesome toasted ravioli Charlie Gittos - GREAT italian Adriana’s – great local Italian restaurant Gioia’s - another great local sandwich spot known for their hot salami sandwich. Milo’s – enjoy bocce courts, a fun bar, and a lively patio. Blueprint Coffee – fancy coffee and chill vibes, served in an old garage. Urban Chestnut – the site of Annie & Jordan’s first date, with a large beer hall and great vibes for groups. Damn Fine Hand Pies - best donuts and hand pies in STL 2nd Shift Brewing - great beer. In an Industrial area Rockwell Beer Co. - another spot for cold beer
The Loop/Central West End
Salt & Smoke – One of Annie’s favorites for delicious St. Louis BBQ (get the ranch!). Blueberry Hill – A famous St. Louis restaurant known for their burgers & Chuck Berry! Great place to throw some darts and enjoy soulful live music. Bowood by Niche – A great brunch or lunch spot. Relax and enjoy a cozy atmosphere next to their beautiful garden/floral shop Twisted Ranch - they have 34 different flavors of ranch…need I say more?
Dogtown/Demun
Dogtown is STL's Historical Irish Neighborhood. Tamm Ave – The perfect neighborhood bar to meet up, especially for Maritz Travel Directors (the job where Annie and Jordan met!) Byrd & Barrel - Gourmet chicken nuggets and chicken sandwiches. Insanely good. Seamus McDaniels - one of the best Irish pubs in STL's historic Irish Neighborhood. Felix’s – If you’re into wings, try the double-sauced and double-baked “trashed wings.” Louie on Demun – The Wright’s absolute favorite restaurant in STL (reservations recommended!). Sasha’s Wine Bar – Right next to Louie, perfect for a drink while you wait for your table. Basso - Basement bar, good atmosphere, great Italian, great spot for cocktails. One of Jordan's favorites. Hi-Pointe Drive In - fantastic, old-school burger joint with shakes.
Francis Park
In the St. Louis Hills area of town. Quiet and great for families. We Recommend: Rockwell Beer Co. - Great pizza, outdoor seating, and pickleball courts