Things To Do
Making a trip out of your visit? St. Louis is about 1.5 hours from Salem, IL. Spend some time in the city before heading to Salem, or on your way back. Below are some recommendations based on where Cameron and I have visited!
City Foundry STL
3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, MO 63110
City Museum
750 North 16th Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
A fun place to take your kiddos! Parking is $15.
Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110
General entrance is free. Some exhibits require reservations and extra fees. The zoo has paid parking for $20 right at the entrance, or you can find many free parking options along the streets of Forest Park and on Delmar Blvd. The Science Center also offers parking that is accessible from the zoo for $15.
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
201 South 18th Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
6:10 Coffee Company
1240 West Main Street, Salem, IL 62881
We went here during the solar eclipse and found it was a neat and cute coffee shop with a wide range of fun and tasty drinks. Try it during your stay (closed on Sundays)!
Carlyle Lake
IL 62231
Five Brothers Cafe
2053 West Main Street, Salem, IL 62881
The Hole Dozen
1300 South Broadway, Salem, IL 62881
Chucks Place
1660 North Broadway, Salem, IL 62881
Salem Bowl
1620 East Main Street, Salem, IL 62881
For all the days along the way