A Local Guide to St. Louis by Oh Hey Aim.
Neighborhoods
A St. Louis neighborhood guide to dining, shopping, nightlife and local events.
A long-time Latin American area, Cherokee Street is known for its established taquerias and exuberant Cinco de Mayo celebrations, as well as its eclectic global eateries and hip bars. Vintage stores, antiques shops and contemporary art galleries showing local work also line the street. The 1920s Casa Loma is a landmark music venue and banquet hall, while the 19th-century Lemp Mansion offers ghost tours.
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Cherokee Street
Cherokee StreetA long-time Latin American area, Cherokee Street is known for its established taquerias and exuberant Cinco de Mayo celebrations, as well as its eclectic global eateries and hip bars. Vintage stores, antiques shops and contemporary art galleries showing local work also line the street. The 1920s Casa Loma is a landmark music venue and banquet hall, while the 19th-century Lemp Mansion offers ghost tours.
Tower Grove South is a neighborhood of south St. Louis, Missouri. Formerly known as Oak Hill, Tower Grove South is bounded by Arsenal Street on the north, Chippewa Street on the south, Kingshighway Boulevard on the west, and Grand Boulevard on the east.
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Tower Grove South
Tower Grove South is a neighborhood of south St. Louis, Missouri. Formerly known as Oak Hill, Tower Grove South is bounded by Arsenal Street on the north, Chippewa Street on the south, Kingshighway Boulevard on the west, and Grand Boulevard on the east.
Upscale Central West End is home to sidewalk cafes, smart Italian and Asian fusion restaurants, chic boutiques and antiques stores. Nearby, expansive Forest Park has lakes and woods, and attractions including the Saint Louis Zoo and the Saint Louis Art Museum, housing global painting and sculpture. Intricate early-20th-century mosaics cover the walls and ceiling of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis.
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Central West End
Upscale Central West End is home to sidewalk cafes, smart Italian and Asian fusion restaurants, chic boutiques and antiques stores. Nearby, expansive Forest Park has lakes and woods, and attractions including the Saint Louis Zoo and the Saint Louis Art Museum, housing global painting and sculpture. Intricate early-20th-century mosaics cover the walls and ceiling of the Cathedral Basilica of St. 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. Established in 1779, Soulard Farmers Market displays a colorful spread of produce, meats and cheeses, while the huge, 19th-century Anheuser-Busch Brewery offers tours. The area’s lively annual Mardi Gras parade draws big crowds.
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Soulard
1531 S 8th StKnown 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. Established in 1779, Soulard Farmers Market displays a colorful spread of produce, meats and cheeses, while the huge, 19th-century Anheuser-Busch Brewery offers tours. The area’s lively annual Mardi Gras parade draws big crowds.
Elegant Lafayette Square centers on leafy Lafayette Park, a popular setting for concerts and outdoor films, and baseball games played on a vintage-style field. The green space is surrounded by stately Victorian townhouses, with wine bars, relaxed coffee shops and Italian restaurants nearby. Park Avenue’s 19th-century buildings house gift and decor shops, as well as a craft brewery.
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Lafayette Square
Elegant Lafayette Square centers on leafy Lafayette Park, a popular setting for concerts and outdoor films, and baseball games played on a vintage-style field. The green space is surrounded by stately Victorian townhouses, with wine bars, relaxed coffee shops and Italian restaurants nearby. Park Avenue’s 19th-century buildings house gift and decor shops, as well as a craft brewery.
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 “Italian Immigrants” statue stands outside St. Ambrose Catholic Church, and locals gather to play bocce at Milo’s Bocce Garden and in neighborhood parks.
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The Hill
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 “Italian Immigrants” statue stands outside St. Ambrose Catholic Church, and locals gather to play bocce at Milo’s Bocce Garden and in neighborhood parks.
Busy Downtown is known for the retro-style Busch Stadium ballpark and the Gateway Arch, an iconic city symbol soaring over the Mississippi shore. Ballpark Village has sports bars and burger restaurants, while Washington Avenue offers Tex-Mex, BBQ and Italian eateries. Popular attractions include the Dome at America’s Center arena which hosts big-name concerts and sports, and the St. Louis Blues Museum.
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Downtown
Busy Downtown is known for the retro-style Busch Stadium ballpark and the Gateway Arch, an iconic city symbol soaring over the Mississippi shore. Ballpark Village has sports bars and burger restaurants, while Washington Avenue offers Tex-Mex, BBQ and Italian eateries. Popular attractions include the Dome at America’s Center arena which hosts big-name concerts and sports, and the St. Louis Blues Museum.
Grand Center is a vibrant arts district offering everything from mainstream shows to experimental plays. The Fabulous Fox theater presents musicals, big-name stars and comedy, while Powell Hall, once a vaudeville house, is now home to the St. Louis Symphony. Italian eateries and steakhouses line North Grand Boulevard, and many bars have live music. The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis showcases cutting-edge works.
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Grand Center
Grand Center is a vibrant arts district offering everything from mainstream shows to experimental plays. The Fabulous Fox theater presents musicals, big-name stars and comedy, while Powell Hall, once a vaudeville house, is now home to the St. Louis Symphony. Italian eateries and steakhouses line North Grand Boulevard, and many bars have live music. The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis showcases cutting-edge works.
Shaw is a quiet neighborhood of tree-lined streets and large Victorian homes surrounded by green spaces. Tower Grove Park has a 19th-century palm house, pavilions and a water-lily pond, and hosts a farmers’ market from spring to fall. The Missouri Botanical Garden is home to conservatories and international gardens, while compact Compton Reservoir Park has a historic Romanesque-style water tower.
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Shaw
Shaw is a quiet neighborhood of tree-lined streets and large Victorian homes surrounded by green spaces. Tower Grove Park has a 19th-century palm house, pavilions and a water-lily pond, and hosts a farmers’ market from spring to fall. The Missouri Botanical Garden is home to conservatories and international gardens, while compact Compton Reservoir Park has a historic Romanesque-style water tower.
Sightseeing
Local tourist attractions and favorite local destinations.
Forest Park is a 1,371 acres public park. Explore Art Hill, The St. Louis Art Museum, The St. Louis Zoo, The Muny, hiking/biking trails, a golf course, The World's Fair Pavilion, The Boat House with dining and boat rental, The Jewel Box, Shakespeare in the Park and more. It's a true Saint Louis gem.
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Forest Park
5595 Grand DrForest Park is a 1,371 acres public park. Explore Art Hill, The St. Louis Art Museum, The St. Louis Zoo, The Muny, hiking/biking trails, a golf course, The World's Fair Pavilion, The Boat House with dining and boat rental, The Jewel Box, Shakespeare in the Park and more. It's a true Saint Louis gem.
A great free event. And if you can find parking on the street that will be free too!
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Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government DrA great free event. And if you can find parking on the street that will be free too!
Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts DrSimply the best. A city favorite for roaming and taking in beauty. Stop by Fiddlehead Fern Cafe beforehand for coffee or breakfast.
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Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw BlvdSimply the best. A city favorite for roaming and taking in beauty. Stop by Fiddlehead Fern Cafe beforehand for coffee or breakfast.
Free and open to the public. A beautiful place for wandering the sculpture park or veering off down trails.
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Laumeier Sculpture Park
12580 Rott RdFree and open to the public. A beautiful place for wandering the sculpture park or veering off down trails.
Beautiful place for walking with sculptures, splashpad, Kaldi's Coffee and close to downtown attractions.
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Citygarden Sculpture Park
801 Market StBeautiful place for walking with sculptures, splashpad, Kaldi's Coffee and close to downtown attractions.
Explore the newly renovated arch grounds and museum. Take an elevator to the top of the arch for amazing city views. Dine at Cinder House at the top of the Four Seasons and enjoy a drink by the pool with Arch views.
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St. Louis Arch/Riverfront
Poplar StreetExplore the newly renovated arch grounds and museum. Take an elevator to the top of the arch for amazing city views. Dine at Cinder House at the top of the Four Seasons and enjoy a drink by the pool with Arch views.
A beautiful wooded escape in the heart of the city. Perfect for walking/running, biking, picnicking and scooter rental. Best known for Saturday morning farmer's market 8am-12pm. Don't miss it!
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Tower Grove Park
4257 Northeast DriveA beautiful wooded escape in the heart of the city. Perfect for walking/running, biking, picnicking and scooter rental. Best known for Saturday morning farmer's market 8am-12pm. Don't miss it!
Food scene
Some of the best dining in St. Louis. The list is long, but this will get you started!
Modern, ingredient-focused Italian fare. Reservations needed. Or arrive when it opens and sit at the bar. Order the prosciutto plate, cauliflower, roast chicken, wood-fired pizza or whatever the pasta special is that day. Service and food are incredible.
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Louie
706 De Mun AveModern, ingredient-focused Italian fare. Reservations needed. Or arrive when it opens and sit at the bar. Order the prosciutto plate, cauliflower, roast chicken, wood-fired pizza or whatever the pasta special is that day. Service and food are incredible.
A beautiful space with a focus on seafood dishes and great cocktails. Happy hour, lunch and brunch also available.
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Yellowbelly
4659 Lindell BlvdA beautiful space with a focus on seafood dishes and great cocktails. Happy hour, lunch and brunch also available.
A new asian fusion place with great reviews. Reservations recommended. Higher price point.
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iNDO
1641D Tower Grove AveA new asian fusion place with great reviews. Reservations recommended. Higher price point.
Great for poboys, lobster rolls, oysters or full seafood boils.
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Peacemaker Lobster & Crab
1831 Sidney StGreat for poboys, lobster rolls, oysters or full seafood boils.
An upscale dining location in Benton Park. Secret: Sit in the bar area for a more low-key experience and sample the appetizers and drinks. P.S. The deconstructed snickers for dessert is AMAZING.
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Sidney Street Cafe
2000 Sidney StAn upscale dining location in Benton Park. Secret: Sit in the bar area for a more low-key experience and sample the appetizers and drinks. P.S. The deconstructed snickers for dessert is AMAZING.
Taste
4584 Laclede AveIncredible cocktails and small plates. Great patio on a nice day.