Things To Do
The Gateway Arch
Ruben and Lisa can see the Arch from their apartment! Ruben and Lisa love taking a walk around the Arch. There is also a free Museum under the Arch that shows the founding of St. Louis as well as the building of the Arch.
Busch Stadium
Home of the St. Louis Cardinals. Busch Stadium holds a special place for Ruben and Lisa. They've gone to a few games in the Stadium and watched many more from their apartment.
Forest Park
Forest Park is Lisa's favorite part about St. Louis! You can take a stroll through the park or visit the many attractions including the 1904 World's Fair Pavilion, the Muny, the Art Museum, the History Museum, the Science Center, the Boathouse, or the Zoo. General Admission is free to these attractions. Parking may not be free to all. The Muny is an outdoor theatre with Broadway-style shows. It is located at 1 Theatre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112. The Art Museum is located on beautiful Art Hill (pictured above). It is located at 1 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110. The History Museum is located at 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112. The Science Center is fun for all ages whether you want to see dinosaurs or build your own version of the Arch. It is located at 5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110. The Boathouse is a restaurant where you can rent paddle boats. It is located at 6101 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110. The Zoo is located at 1 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110.
Union Station
Union Station was a Train Station from 1894 to 1978. Today, it is the home of multiple attractions including a Lake, Ferris Wheel, Carousel, Mini Golf, the St. Louis Aquarium, and a few restaurants. The Lake hosts a Fire & Light Show from 12 PM - 9 PM daily at the top of the hour. The St. Louis Wheel is a 200 foot Ferris Wheel. Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for children. The Carousel tickets are $5. Mini Golf tickets are $12. The St. Louis Aquarium ticket prices depend on the day. Please check the St. Louis Aquarium website for more info!
Global Foods Market
A family favorite for Ruben's family! Here you will find traditional Romanian food as well as traditional foods from a multitude of different countries.
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
A St. Louis favorite for frozen custard! Ted Drewes has been selling Frozen Custard for over 80 years and Christmas trees for over 50 years. It's one of the most popular places to go after visiting the Arch, going to a Cardinals game, going to the Zoo, or doing pretty much anything St. Louis related.
Andy's Frozen Custard
When Ruben and Lisa lived in Springfield, MO, Andy's Frozen Custard was one of their favorite ice cream places! There are multiple Andy's locations throughout St. Louis.
City Foundry STL
One of Ruben and Lisa's favorite spots near downtown St. Louis! City Foundry is a Food Hall that includes 17 local restaurants, a shopping center with several local STL retailers, a place to immerse yourself in virtual reality at Sandbox VR, and a place to play a round of interactive putt putt golf (for those 21+) at Puttshack.
The Armory
One of Ruben and Lisa's favorite bars in Downtown STL. It's essentially a big playground! Games and activities inside include cornhole, a small putt putt area, a slide, large teeter-totters, horseshoes, arcade games, ping-pong, and more. The list goes on and on. On Friday, all guests must be 21+. Friday before 8 PM, there is no cover charge. After 8 PM, there is a $5 cover charge. On Saturday and Sunday, children are allowed with a legal guardian until 6 PM. On Saturday and Sunday, there is a $5 cover charge for children at all times and a $5 cover charge for guests 21+ after 8 PM.