The best zoo in the nation, but we are a bit biased. Conveniently located inside of Forest Park.

With paintings, sculptures, cultural objects, and ancient masterpieces from around the world, its three-story building stands in Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri, where it is visited by up to a half million people every year.

Housed in an old shoe factory in Downtown St. Louis, City Museum is an ever-evolving, always-thrilling, artist-built playground full of weirdly wonderful spaces to explore. From a passion project to an indoor, outdoor, underground playground that welcomes adventurous visitors from all over, we had no idea what City Museum would become when we first opened our doors.

founded as a planetarium in 1963, is a collection of buildings including a science museum and planetarium in St. Louis, Missouri, on the southeastern corner of Forest Park.

Being able to catch a Star Wars showing in the Omnimax Theater is an unforgettable experience.

Explore the campus, visit the Clydesdales, and even taste beer straight from the finishing cellars. Choose from a variety of experiences, customized to fit your interests and timeframe.

If you're lucky the beer will be only a couple hours old.

Conveniently positioned next to the Science Center and Forest Park

If you are a craft beer snob, this is the place for you.

Comfy microbrewery & taproom offering a full bar, inventive pub grub & BBQ, plus free shuffleboard. Dogtown's original rock-infused brewery where bold beer, house-smoked BBQ, and great music come together in perfect harmony.

Our absolute favorite donut shop in STL. Original Glazed, apple fritter, and glazed old fashioned are our top choices.

Be sure to order ahead of time, or be prepared to wait in line outside!

A good local coffee shop chain with a handful of locations throughout the area.

A top 3 coffee shop in our opinion.

The spiced mayan mocha latte is Michael's go to.

Left Bank Books opened in 1969 by a group of graduate students at Washington University who wanted to create a place where one could find all kinds of literature. We are the oldest and largest independently-owned full-line bookstore in St. Louis, and we offer a full-line of new and used books, gifts, cards, toys and services. We've grown and changed throughout our 50 years, but our mission still remains the same – to spark public conversation by curating an intelligent, relevant, culturally diverse selection of books.

The Book House is an eclectic browser's paradise, with a mix of new, used, rare, and unusual books. We also do special orders, including hard-to-find and out-of-print books.

120 to 125 artisans, farmers and food purveyors showing up each week to deliver weekend wanderers precisely what they’re looking for.

The Hill is a long-established Italian-American neighborhood with family-owned delis, sandwich shops and bakeries on Marconi Avenue, and trattorias, pizzerias and upscale Italian eateries dotting the streets around Shaw and Wilson avenues.

The Central West End offers a unique blend of old-world elegance and contemporary flair. Stroll down Euclid Avenue to discover a dynamic mix of over 75 shops, galleries, restaurants, and bars, all set against a backdrop of stunning turn-of-the-century architecture. Whether you’re savoring a meal at a cozy bistro, exploring eclectic boutiques, or enjoying live music, the Central West End invites you to experience the perfect harmony of tradition and trend.

The Delmar Loop is a buzzing entertainment and dining hub with an eclectic mix of noodle bars, BBQ restaurants, Korean and Mexican eateries, cocktail lounges and pubs lining Delmar Boulevard. Well-known locals with stars on the St. Louis Walk of Fame include Maya Angelou and Betty Grable, as well as Chuck Berry, whose statue is nearby. Music venues like the Pageant and Delmar Hall stage rock, roots and indie gigs.

If you are in the mood for a sugar high, check out the floats at Fitz's

Dogtown is a traditionally Irish section of St. Louis, Missouri. It is located south of Forest Park, with its southeastern edge abutting the traditionally Italian section of town, The Hill neighborhood.

This blues-loving joint is a destination for exceptional sandwiches, live music, and a vibrant atmosphere in the heart of Benton Park.

Known for its oil-tanker-sized sandwiches, particularly those with the signature hot salami, Alex Donley’s century-old deli has appeared on national shows and won the coveted James Beard America’s Classics award. Multiple locations.

Pappy’s Smokehouse, which arguably introduced next gen barbecue to St. Louis, spawned a number of sister restaurants, including Bogart’s Smoke House, Adam’s Smokehouse, and Dalie’s Smokehouse. Since the restaurants don’t holdover any product until the next day, savvy customers know to secure a late pick-up by ordering in advance online. Multiple locations.

Northern Thai eatery offering curries and noodle dishes, plus cocktails and beer. Go for potstickers and fried wings during happy hour.

Be advised: The menu is 300 items deep, but you can’t go wrong with customer favorites salt and pepper calamari, crispy Vietnamese crepes (bánh xèo) served with fish sauce (nuoc cham) for dipping, and the signature pho.

Bright brunch restaurant specializing in crêpes, elevated European comfort fare & cocktails.

Basic American eats share the menu with tacos & custom burritos at this Southwest-inspired diner.

Casual, family-owned fixture with an old-world vibe, homemade Middle Eastern meals & Turkish coffee. The outrageously delicious Sultan Pilau is a phyllo shell filled with luxuriously perfumed rice and lamb, accented with almonds, pistachios, walnuts, and raisins—the most glorious lamb biryani you could ever imagine.

Planter's House is an award winning cocktail bar and restaurant that celebrates St. Louis's grand history of hospitality. Its name references the Planter's Hotel, which stood as a St. Louis landmark from 1817-1922.

Cozy bar featuring live music, craft cocktails and creative drinks, plus popcorn chicken.