Tara & JP

May 31, 2025 • St. Louis, MO

Tara & JP

May 31, 2025 • St. Louis, MO

Things to Do

One of my favorite things about St. Louis is the variety of activities that are available for ALL ages! I've compiled a list below of some of our favorites, according to what you might be looking for.

Family Fun

Forest Park Activities


The following activities are FREE! They are all located in Forest Park, which is a 5-minute drive from the wedding venue. There is ample free parking in Forest Park, as well as walking trails and picnic areas. Easy to get around with a rideshare app as well.

The St. Louis Art Museum

The Missouri History Museum

The St. Louis Science Center

The St. Louis Zoo

The Boathouse

(this last one is not free, but you can rent a paddleboat and have great food! Reservations recommended.)


Downtown STL Activities


The St. Louis Arch & Park

Missouri Botanical Garden

City Museum (warning: not a museum!)

St. Louis Union Station

(you could spend the whole day here! They have mini golf, an aquarium, a ropes course, multiple restaurants, and a Ferris wheel! Highly recommend.)

Nightlife

There are so many great bar options in St. Louis! Here are some of my favorites within 5-10 minutes from the wedding venue:


Downtown

Ballpark Village (great lunch/dinner food options as well)

Three Sixty

Tin Roof

Wheelhouse (they do a great brunch, too!)



Soulard

Molly's

McGurk's Irish Pub

Restaurants

There are a ton of delicious dining options in and around the downtown area! Here are our favorites:


Pappy's Smokehouse

Sushi AI (hands down best all you can eat sushi deal)

El Burro Loco (amazing margaritas)

Favazza's

Broadway Oyster Bar

Square One Brewery