Bradley & Katie
Great Food & St. Louis Activities
Missouri Botanical Garden
The top of our list for St. Louis "must see" spots. This is a stones throw from our new house and is rated in the top 3 Botanical Gardens in the US. It is a beautiful place to visit any time of the year. Admission is $12 for anyone 12 and over. If you are an Orchid fan, this is the largest and most vast collection of orchids in the world. Lastly, the park is undergoing its largest visitor center construction and should be done in June of 2022. It is worth seeing the progress by the time of the wedding.
Tower Grove Park
Looking for a great place to exercise, a great farmers market (Saturday morning) to check out before the wedding, or want to go for a nice stroll through a city park? This is one of the top spots in St. Louis to visit.
Forest Park
One of the top parks in the US. It has tons of things to do if you are needing a beautiful place to see, drive through, and explore.
Saint Louis University
Fun Fact: We both went to college here but never met while at SLU. Feel free to visit for an unofficial tour of the campus. Luckily, you will get a glimpse of the campus for the wedding at College Church! Go Bills!
2nd Shift Brewing
It might not look like a hopping place but this is where we went on our first "unofficial date". Ask us about the details anytime!! This is a fantastic local brewery that we love and visit often. This is a Friday night beer spot!
The Gateway Arch
This is a "must do" if you have never been to St. Louis. See downtown from a whole new perspective!! Tickets should be purchased in advance due to limited numbers with Covid. Tickets are $12-$15 for an adult and $8-12 for a child. Prices depend on the day and time.
The Mural Mile - Graffiti Wall
If you are wandering around the arch grounds, be sure to check out this mural wall of graffiti from artists that visit St. Louis. Walking distance from the arch!
The Hill
The Hill is one of the most famous Italian neighborhoods in the United States. This area is full of wonderful Italian cuisine, from savory sandwich shops to bakeries with all kinds of traditional sweets.
Rockwell Beer Company
Lunch Spot! This great, new beer and burger joint has... the... best... burgers. Their beer is fantastic too.
Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery
This Bud is for you! Another St. Louis "must do" if time allows is the 45 minute brewery tour. This is great for adults and kids alike. The tour will lead you through the brewing process, will take you through the clydesdale stables, and will offer two complimentary drinks at the end of the tour. They have recently added an indoor biergarten which is a great spot to hang out.
Kingside Diner (CWE)
A great breakfast spot in Central West End. The service is great and the food is even better. This is a great spot for Breakfast on Saturday if you are looking to go out before the wedding.
Soulard
This is one of the oldest neighborhoods in St. Louis. It has strong French roots and is the home to 2nd largest Mardi Gras in the US. This area has lots of great spots for good food and drink. The beloved Irish restaurant, McGurk's is here too. It is a popular spot known to every St. Louisan.