Tara & Thomas
Things To Do
Saint Louis Zoo
Our zoo is FREE and is one of the best in the country! Be sure to stop by as it's only a 5 minute drive from the hotel.
The Gateway Arch
No visit to St. Louis is complete with a visit to the Gateway Arch! Getting to the top only costs a little and enjoying the recently renovated grounds is free!
Forest Park
Need to go a stroll? Check out one of the largest urban parks in the United States! Forest Park houses the Zoo, Art Museum, History Museum, and they are all three free! Plus, it's just steps from the hotel.
Cardinals Baseball Game at Busch Stadium
All true St. Louisans are Cardinals fans. Tom and Tara are no exception. The Cardinals will be playing at Busch Stadium on Friday, August 30th vs the Reds at 7:15pm, Sunday, September 1st vs the Reds at 1:15pm and Monday, September 2nd vs the Giants at 1:15pm.
Ballpark Village St. Louis
If you're heading to a Cardinals game you won't want to miss the experience of Ballpark Village. If it's not close to game time, Ballpark Village is much less chaotic and there's plenty of restaurants to grab a bite to eat.
Imo's Pizza
Tara may be the only not St. Louis native who loves Imo's Pizza BUT if you are up for trying the infamous Provel cheese of St. Louis, Imo's is the only way to go! Order delivery back to your hotel for dinner after a long day of exploring.
Cafe Osage
Looking for a good brunch spot? Cafe Osage is a nursery and restaurant with wonderful brunch offerings!
Rooster
Rooster is a great place to grab a large breakfast. It is St. Louis owned and operated.
Saint Louis Art Museum
A great free option to get out of the heat!
Missouri Botanical Garden
Each Labor Day weekend, the Missouri Botanical Garden hosts one of the largest and oldest Japanese Festivals in North America. The event features traditional music, dancing, and storytelling in the Garden's authentic Japanese strolling gardens.
Laclede's Landing
Big Muddy Blues Festival is an outdoor music festival featuring more than 50 local and nationally known artists that will perform on different stages set up throughout the Landing. Restaurants on the Landing will also be serving up food and drinks during the festival for whenever you need a break or a bite to eat.
St. Nicholas Greek Festival
Every Labor Day Weekend, the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church hosts a Greek Festival attracting thousands of visitors who enjoy music, dancing and some of the best Greek food you'll find anywhere. The event kicks off Friday night with a special celebration in the beer garden, then continues through Labor Day.