Guidebook for St. Louis
Drinks & Nightlife
Great live music venue for both traveling and local bands. Good sound, intimate setting, really close to the little Missouri Ave house. OB draws some of the largest acts in the area.
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Off Broadway
3509 Lemp AveGreat live music venue for both traveling and local bands. Good sound, intimate setting, really close to the little Missouri Ave house. OB draws some of the largest acts in the area.
On the list of favorite local beers and breweries. We love everything UB offers, but visit this location and you can taste before ordering. Plus the food is very tasty (if not at all healthy) and is casual enough for a family or group setting that includes kids.
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Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall
4465 Manchester AveOn the list of favorite local beers and breweries. We love everything UB offers, but visit this location and you can taste before ordering. Plus the food is very tasty (if not at all healthy) and is casual enough for a family or group setting that includes kids.
Neighborhood bar serving a huge assortment of delicious whiskeys- all within walking distance of the little house. Casual, fun vibes, popular to the neighborhood, and they hire decent bartenders. Worth a visit!
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The Whiskey Ring
2651 Cherokee StNeighborhood bar serving a huge assortment of delicious whiskeys- all within walking distance of the little house. Casual, fun vibes, popular to the neighborhood, and they hire decent bartenders. Worth a visit!
Funky music venue/gallery/performance space. The scene changes radically depending on the show so look it up before going. Very popular local scene.
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2720 Cherokee StreetFunky music venue/gallery/performance space. The scene changes radically depending on the show so look it up before going. Very popular local scene.
Good vibes, popular local music venue. Scene changes radically depending on who is booked so check it out ahead of time.
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Foam
3359 S Jefferson AveGood vibes, popular local music venue. Scene changes radically depending on who is booked so check it out ahead of time.
Perfect place to taste local beers and/or pick something up to bring back to the house. Super friendly local owners. The ultra cool counters and display shelving were designed and built by a neighborhood woodworking superstar.
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Saint Louis Hop Shop
2600 Cherokee StPerfect place to taste local beers and/or pick something up to bring back to the house. Super friendly local owners. The ultra cool counters and display shelving were designed and built by a neighborhood woodworking superstar.
Entertainment & Activities
This is the MUST SEE/DO place to visit in the Lou. An entire downtown city block renovated/sculpted by local artist Bob Cassily into an artistic indoor/outdoor playground. Get ready to be physical and inspired all at the same time.
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Museo de la Ciudad
750 N 16th StThis is the MUST SEE/DO place to visit in the Lou. An entire downtown city block renovated/sculpted by local artist Bob Cassily into an artistic indoor/outdoor playground. Get ready to be physical and inspired all at the same time.
Cool urban large scale sculpture park in the center of downtown. All pieces can be climbed on, and there are several water features for splashing and swimming in the warmer months.
City Garden
910 Chestnut StCool urban large scale sculpture park in the center of downtown. All pieces can be climbed on, and there are several water features for splashing and swimming in the warmer months.
Shopping
Top secret warehouse full of St Louis architectural artifacts. PLUS it's housed in the Lemp Brewery (entrance at Lemp between Cherokee and Broadway). Only open on Saturdays, and run by a very special human named Regan. Access to the incredible (and long defunct) Lemp brewery is more than enough to make a visit worthwhile if you're into old buildings and foraging for dusty architectural treasures.
Junque
3519 S BroadwayTop secret warehouse full of St Louis architectural artifacts. PLUS it's housed in the Lemp Brewery (entrance at Lemp between Cherokee and Broadway). Only open on Saturdays, and run by a very special human named Regan. Access to the incredible (and long defunct) Lemp brewery is more than enough to make a visit worthwhile if you're into old buildings and foraging for dusty architectural treasures.
Historic outdoor market with stalls selling everything food. Especially good (and busy) on Saturday mornings. Come for the local flavor, Saturday morning bloody marys and people watching!
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Soulard Farmers Market
730 Carroll StHistoric outdoor market with stalls selling everything food. Especially good (and busy) on Saturday mornings. Come for the local flavor, Saturday morning bloody marys and people watching!
Truly beautiful little nursery with unusual plants, pots, flowers and gifts. There's a full yard for gardeners in the spring and summer months, Christmas trees in the holiday season, and truly special indoor plants and succulents all year round.
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Flowers & Weeds
3201 Cherokee StTruly beautiful little nursery with unusual plants, pots, flowers and gifts. There's a full yard for gardeners in the spring and summer months, Christmas trees in the holiday season, and truly special indoor plants and succulents all year round.
Great little locally owned art supply shop run by very knowledgable artist couple. Also has some special gifts and items for kids.
St. Louis Art Supply
4011 Olive StGreat little locally owned art supply shop run by very knowledgable artist couple. Also has some special gifts and items for kids.
Ace's Vintage Clothing
2001 Cherokee StVintage clothing and assorted objects curated by a woman with great taste!
If you love letterpress printing this shop is a must visit spot on Cherokee. The antique, functioning presses are beautiful, as is the great sense of graphic design. Posters, cards, and custom projects are all available. Tell Eric that Stephanie sent you!
Firecracker Press Llc
2838 Cherokee StIf you love letterpress printing this shop is a must visit spot on Cherokee. The antique, functioning presses are beautiful, as is the great sense of graphic design. Posters, cards, and custom projects are all available. Tell Eric that Stephanie sent you!
The poster of St Louis neighborhoods which is hanging in the little house was designed and printed by these shopkeepers. Everything here is locally produced and celebrates St Louis in a creative (rather than touristy) way. Silkscreened T-shirts, cards and posters. Custom projects also are an option.
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STL Style House
3159 Cherokee StThe poster of St Louis neighborhoods which is hanging in the little house was designed and printed by these shopkeepers. Everything here is locally produced and celebrates St Louis in a creative (rather than touristy) way. Silkscreened T-shirts, cards and posters. Custom projects also are an option.
Weird and fun collection of antiques, old signage, random vintage finds... Great spot for poking around, or catching locals chatting it up with the shopkeeper.
The Purple Cow
2010 Cherokee StWeird and fun collection of antiques, old signage, random vintage finds... Great spot for poking around, or catching locals chatting it up with the shopkeeper.
Amazing vintage store packed primarily with men's and women's clothing and jewelry. If you are a wannabe child of the 50s 60s or 70s this is a must visit shop!
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Retro 101/Cherry Bomb Vintage
2214 Cherokee StAmazing vintage store packed primarily with men's and women's clothing and jewelry. If you are a wannabe child of the 50s 60s or 70s this is a must visit shop!
Parks & Nature
Iconic park in every way. You can easily envision it being the site for the historic St Louis World's Fair. Great place for hikes and picnics.
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Forest Park
5595 Grand DrIconic park in every way. You can easily envision it being the site for the historic St Louis World's Fair. Great place for hikes and picnics.
Essentials
Fields Foods
1500 Lafayette AveSmall locally owned good quality grocery store.
Food Scene
Top local spot for breakfast. No bloody mary's but otherwise perfect in every foodie/coffee loving way! Plus you can walk there from the little Missouri house.
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The Mud House
2101 Cherokee StTop local spot for breakfast. No bloody mary's but otherwise perfect in every foodie/coffee loving way! Plus you can walk there from the little Missouri house.
Excellent place for ramen, small plates, and great cocktails. Swanky design with hipster vibe. It's our 'go to' walkable spot for an intimate celebratory meal or toast.
We just found that they also have Sunday brunch but haven't yet tried.
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VISTA
2609 Cherokee StExcellent place for ramen, small plates, and great cocktails. Swanky design with hipster vibe. It's our 'go to' walkable spot for an intimate celebratory meal or toast.
We just found that they also have Sunday brunch but haven't yet tried.
Delicious spot for sweet or savory crepes and great morning cocktails. Popular, modern vibe suitable for families and all palates.
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Rooster
3150 S Grand BlvdDelicious spot for sweet or savory crepes and great morning cocktails. Popular, modern vibe suitable for families and all palates.
Truly delicious small plates and cocktails in a part of town which has a distinctly European flare. Park far away, and walk if the weather is good, and you'll see some of the most charming shops and incredible houses in the city. Plus they have cafe style seating in nice weather.
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Taste
4584 Laclede AveTruly delicious small plates and cocktails in a part of town which has a distinctly European flare. Park far away, and walk if the weather is good, and you'll see some of the most charming shops and incredible houses in the city. Plus they have cafe style seating in nice weather.
Can't say enough about this Louisiana inspired menu and fare! This is coming from a girl born in New Orleans. The shrimp and grits is out of this world. Also, upstairs is 'The Chocolate Bar'- a dessert cocktail spot for after your meal. Mildly pricey but worth every penny.
L'Acadiane
1915 Park AveCan't say enough about this Louisiana inspired menu and fare! This is coming from a girl born in New Orleans. The shrimp and grits is out of this world. Also, upstairs is 'The Chocolate Bar'- a dessert cocktail spot for after your meal. Mildly pricey but worth every penny.
Loud music, funky dark vibe, great pizza for eat in or take out. Every 'meat' option in the place is actually meatless, so vegetarians can go crazy. Good New York style slices, and even our most carnivorous friends love the 'sausage' pizza.
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Pizza Head
3196 S Grand BlvdLoud music, funky dark vibe, great pizza for eat in or take out. Every 'meat' option in the place is actually meatless, so vegetarians can go crazy. Good New York style slices, and even our most carnivorous friends love the 'sausage' pizza.
Gorgeous teas and sandwiches. The shop is run by a local owner who is obsessed with your tea experience. Have some there then take some home.
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Teatopia
2606 Cherokee StGorgeous teas and sandwiches. The shop is run by a local owner who is obsessed with your tea experience. Have some there then take some home.
This is a special spot because A- the delicious food offerings change daily and are all cooked from scratch B- the prices are insanely inexpensive for top notch goodness in large quantities and C- the experience of dining here is like eating in your best friend's very comfortable living room. This is a 5 star insider's tip for lunch located in a somewhat sketchy neighborhood, so take your iPad in with you.
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Gooseberries
2754 Chippewa StThis is a special spot because A- the delicious food offerings change daily and are all cooked from scratch B- the prices are insanely inexpensive for top notch goodness in large quantities and C- the experience of dining here is like eating in your best friend's very comfortable living room. This is a 5 star insider's tip for lunch located in a somewhat sketchy neighborhood, so take your iPad in with you.
This is an entire neighborhood dedicated to Italian food and culture. The Italian markets are the real deal- packed with hand made pasta and imported meats, oils, cheeses, candies and wines.
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The Hill
This is an entire neighborhood dedicated to Italian food and culture. The Italian markets are the real deal- packed with hand made pasta and imported meats, oils, cheeses, candies and wines.
This place is as old school Italian as it gets in regards to restaurants. Dark, wood paneled, good wine, great service, seems like it's been there for a hundred years or so...
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Charlie Gitto's On the Hill
5226 Shaw AveThis place is as old school Italian as it gets in regards to restaurants. Dark, wood paneled, good wine, great service, seems like it's been there for a hundred years or so...
This is the best portobellos burger I've ever had. All meats on the other burgers are carefully sourced, and the shakes and fries are amazing. Plan to wait in line, but worth the effort if you're looking for a back to basics kind of lunch.
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Shake Shack
60 N Euclid AveThis is the best portobellos burger I've ever had. All meats on the other burgers are carefully sourced, and the shakes and fries are amazing. Plan to wait in line, but worth the effort if you're looking for a back to basics kind of lunch.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful collection in historic building located on one of the loveliest spots overlooking the water in Forest Park (known as Art Hill). Dedicate some time for both the museum and the park and you'll have a perfect St Louis day.
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Museo de Arte de San Luis
1 Fine Arts DrBeautiful collection in historic building located on one of the loveliest spots overlooking the water in Forest Park (known as Art Hill). Dedicate some time for both the museum and the park and you'll have a perfect St Louis day.
I don't even play chess and I love the chess museum. They have genuinely world class, highly curated exhibits in all sorts of interesting, mildly chess related topics. I even saw a great fashion exhibit there. Gift shop is excellent.
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World Chess Hall of Fame
4652 Maryland AveI don't even play chess and I love the chess museum. They have genuinely world class, highly curated exhibits in all sorts of interesting, mildly chess related topics. I even saw a great fashion exhibit there. Gift shop is excellent.
Small but really well curated museum of contemporary art. Visit this in conjunction with our prized museum the Pulitzer (right next door). I always walk away inspired. And it's free.
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Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
3750 Washington BlvdSmall but really well curated museum of contemporary art. Visit this in conjunction with our prized museum the Pulitzer (right next door). I always walk away inspired. And it's free.
Epic design of a building housing supremely curated shows. If you're an architecture or visual art fan this is a must visit location. And it's free.
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Pulitzer Arts Foundation
3716 Washington BlvdEpic design of a building housing supremely curated shows. If you're an architecture or visual art fan this is a must visit location. And it's free.