Lauren & Logan
Things To Do
Main Street Saint Charles
Main Street sits right on the river and houses the first capital of Missouri. It’s home to original colonial buildings from the late 1700’s, and a Louisiana Purchase Expedition site lead by Lewis and Clark. There are also plenty of great shops and restaurants here, and it is nearby hotels and both venues!
Salt + Smoke
Equally delicious BBQ, and closer to the venues!
Trailhead Brewing Co.
A local brewery that is close to the hotels, venues, and airport
Braddens
This brick-walled eatery with a comfy look offers a roster of American fare & wine 7 days a week. Also the best Lobster bisque you can get west of the Mississippi- even Logan agrees!
Grandma’s Cookies
A must visit down on Historic Mainstreet, Grandmas cookies bakes the best cookies in Saint Louis!
Boenker Hill Vineyard and Winery
Close to the hotels and venues, Boenker Hill Vineyard and Winery was originally a working farm in the 1800s that produced apples, peaches, apricots, and grapes; as well as livestock. It’s now a Fully functioning winery!
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles
Ameristar is has the casino, multiple restaurants and bars, and a night club. It’s got a lot to offer, and its right next to Main Street!
Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum
Museum with Lewis & Clark and nature displays. Full-size replicas of boats used by Lewis & Clark on exhibit.
Foundry Art Centre
The Foundry Art Centre serves as a cultural resource for the entire metro community, showcasing visual arts exhibitions, performing arts, and artist studios.
The Gateway Arch
Recently renovated, the Gateway Arch is a Saint Louis Icon. If you’re not afraid of heights the view from the top is incredible! There is also a museum inside that displays the river cities history. Also be sure to check out the glass work, Lauren’s dad put it into the new entry and she’s really proud!
Forest Park
Bigger than Central Park, Forest Park offers sprawling gardens, Free museums and the Saint Louis Zoo, as well as 1904 Worlds Fair monuments.
Saint Louis Art Museum
The art museum is a STL icon. Saint Louis hosted the 1904 Worlds Fair, and the Art Museum has been standing since. Also, the museum is a completely free attraction!
The Saint Louis Zoo
The Saint Louis Zoological Park is a zoo in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri. It is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. It was also voted the #1 Free attraction in the country!
Missouri History Museum
Missouri History Museum is located in St. Louis, Missouri in Forest Park showcasing Missouri history. The museum is operated by the Missouri Historical Society, which was founded in 1866. Its Also Free!
Kaldi’s Coffee
We went here on our first date. Needless to say, we always got our coffee there from that day on until we moved to Philadelphia!
Egg
Absolutely the best breakfast you can find in STL!
Pappy's Smokehouse
Infamous for the best STL style bbq!
Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery
A Classic and formative STL location, the Anheuser-Busch brewery offers free tours!
The Grove
The grove has some of the best Craft breweries and bars to go to in STL. It’s also where we both met!
The Delmar Loop
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.
Soulard Saint Louis
Known for its blues scene, buzzing Soulard has raucous bars with live music alongside casual pizzerias, down-to-earth Southern restaurants and seafood spots serving oysters and crawfish. Soulard also hosts the largest Mardi Gras Parade- second to New Orleans. It is the area to go to in STL for Cajun food
Side Project Brewing
One of the most reknowned breweries in the US (and world). Try here on the weekends or the Side Project Cellar down the street during the week.
Narrow Gauge Brewing Company
A great brewery known for their IPAs.