Since there is a period of time between on ceremony and reception, we've listed some of our favorite places to grab a drink nearby and hangout. The St. Charles area is known for the St. Charles Historic Main Street, which is about 5 minutes from the reception venue. It is easily accessible by Uber or the trolly provided by the hotel.
This is located on Historic Main Street and is a great spot to hang out at.
Located on Historic Main Street
This area is close to the hotel (2 minutes) and the reception venue (5 minutes).
If you are planning to stay for the whole weekend, below are recommendations of some of our favorite places to go when we visit.
This is one of our favorite Mexican restaurants. If you are feeling dangerous, get the Limit Two Margarita!
The Hill is a long-established Italian American neighborhood with family-owned delis, sandwich shops, bakeries, and plenty of restaurants/bars! This area is very walkable, but you may have to park on the street. Olivia grew up going here with her Grandpa to play bocce, get supplies for a family dinner, or just enjoy the Italian pastries. We recommend the following restaurants & Bars in the area.
Milo's - has bocce ball and an outdoor patio.
Zia's - Italian food
Anthonino's - Italian food
Missouri Bakery Co. - Bring Cash! The best cannoli's in STL
Volpi's - Local butcher that has been around for 4 generations (100+ years).
A St. Louis Classic! If you are in town, the Arch has a great museum and the opportunity to ride up and view from the top.
The St. Louis Zoo is renowned as one of the best in the US! It is completely free to attend.
Forest Park is home to a large number of fun things to do in STL.
1. STL Art Museum
2. The Boathouse: Depending on the weather, the boathouse has a lovely cafe as well as paddle boats for rent.