Things To Do

Saint Louis Zoo

The bride has a special place in her heart for the Saint Louis Zoo. Not only did she grow up going to the Zoo with her family, she later worked there for 3.5 years. The Saint Louis Zoo is an accredited AZA institution and admission is FREE (Zoo parking lots does cost—however there is lots of street parking in Forest Park). With over 12,000 animals, representing nearly 450 species, there is something for everyone to see and do (can you tell the bride did this for a living?)

Saint Louis Art Museum

Another free attraction, Saint Louis Art Museum sits atop of Art Hill for a perfect place to picnic or start your walk around Forest Park.

Missouri History Museum

Another free attraction around Forest Park

City Museum

The biggest jungle gym for the biggest kid at heart. Be prepared to walk, crawl, slide, duck and climb through a fan-favorite attraction in St. Louis. Oh, and you can't miss the giant yellow school bus on the roof. The fun speaks for itself.

Budweiser Brewery Experience

If you are beer connoisseur or just like to drink, check out Budweiser brewery for tours of their plant or meet the famous Clydesdales that you may have seen in a Super Bowl commercial.

Gateway Arch National Park

"Oh hey, look it's the Arch!" Not only is it a national park, there is a free museum in the building about why it is named "The Gateway to the West" and how the Arch was built. Tickets are available for purchase to up to the top of the Arch—630 feet high!

360 Rooftop Bar

We had dinner here right before Brad proposed. Beautiful views and amazing drinks? Say no more.

Zia's on The Hill

It was Megan's birthday weekend and Brad came down and picked her up after work from the Zoo. She was having a particularly rough day. He took her to the delicious Zia's on the Hill where they shared dinner and lots of laughs together.

City Foundry STL

This is a big food hall with a variety of different food options. A family-friendly food place for casual bites. There are lots of shops around the Foundry too.

Dressel's Pub

Kingside Diner (CWE)

A perfect breakfast or brunch place located in the heart of the Central West End

Session Taco - Delmar Loop

There are quite a few locations across St. Louis—Delmar Loop is closest to the hotel; Soulard location is closest to the venue—but look no further for great tex-mex style tacos

Salt + Smoke

The bride's favorite location is in Delmar Loop but there is another location downtown next to Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals. Brad and Megan, along with Megan's family, often go to Salt + Smoke for their incredible BBQ and their mouth-watering, never-forget-about-it mac and cheese. Megan is serious—it is literally the best.

Schlafly Bottleworks

Ballpark Village

Catch a Cardinals baseball game or visit Ballpark Village for a family-friendly, fun atmosphere. Big TV screens showing all kinds of sports games — from St. Louis sports teams to the Kentucky Derby — that will get any fan excited. During the day, kids are allowed in the building so they can enjoy some delicious food as well.