Ellen’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Victorian homes surround the square; park in center has a great playground and concerts in the summer
Benton Park - You will find MANY restaurants in this area.
Soulard - The Soulard Market is fantastic for fruits, vegetables, spices, plants, people watching and more. Many restaurants in this area.
Maplewood - Once a quiet suburb, now it's a hot spot for new homeowners who can walk to restaurants, shops, and bars.
Delmar Loop - Walk from my house for music, food, drinks, and quirky shopping.
Washington Ave. - City Museum, restaurants, and bars. Close to the Convention Center.
Lacledes Landing - The oldest area in town. Cobblestone streets. Spaghetti Factory (reservations if they take them)
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Lafayette Square
Victorian homes surround the square; park in center has a great playground and concerts in the summer
Benton Park - You will find MANY restaurants in this area.
Soulard - The Soulard Market is fantastic for fruits, vegetables, spices, plants, people watching and more. Many restaurants in this area.
Maplewood - Once a quiet suburb, now it's a hot spot for new homeowners who can walk to restaurants, shops, and bars.
Delmar Loop - Walk from my house for music, food, drinks, and quirky shopping.
Washington Ave. - City Museum, restaurants, and bars. Close to the Convention Center.
Lacledes Landing - The oldest area in town. Cobblestone streets. Spaghetti Factory (reservations if they take them)
城市建議
切勿錯過
St. Louis Walk of Fame
Walk up and down Delmar Blvd on either side of the road and see the stars that started in Saint Louis.
風俗和文化
What High School did you go to?
This question is a popular ice breaker. For St. Louisans it's a way to connect with a new acquaintance and perhaps learn of mutual friends.
獨自旅行
Uber, of course
Uber arrived b4 Lyft in the STL market. Uber is my go to short ride service.
親子出遊
So much FREE for kids in STL
Most of these are free or reasonably priced. I'm very proud of St. Louis.
The Zoo with Carousel and Children's zoo, the Science Center, The History Museum (1 mile from my home), The Magic House ($$), City Museum ($$), The Arch and Museum, Botanical Gardens, Butterfly House and Carousel ($ and a good drive from my house), Ferris Wheel at Union Train Station ($$), Museum of Transportation ($$)
出發前完成預訂
Restaurants fit for Royalty (reservations recommended)
Brasserie by Niche - French
Trattoria Marcella -Italian
The Tenderloin Room in the historic
Chase Park Plaza Hotel (there is a movie theater and bars in the hotel also)
Tony's - Italian
Morton's Steak House
SqWires in the Lafayette Historic area (beautiful Victorian homes)
Ruth's Chris Steak House
需要帶些甚麼
Layering works in STL year round
Fall and winter - Scarves, coats, gloves, socks, boots
Year round - sweaters to combat air conditioning or the cold temps
Summer - Light weight clothes, sandals, shorts
交通資訊
Metrolink Skinker Station
Metrolink can quickly get you to Union Station or downtown for Cardinals game.
This station is close to Kaldi coffee and Wash U.
省錢方式
Ways to Save in STL
Zoo - You can bring coolers and picnic baskets in. Open year round except Christmas and New Years.
Familyattractionscard.com. - Coupons galore