Our absolute favorite (and where we took our engagement pictures!) An incredible art museum with paintings, sculptures, cultural objects, and ancient masterpieces from all over the world.

(free)

Clad in stainless steel and built in the form of a weighted catenary arch, it is the world's tallest arch and Missouri's tallest accessible structure. Some sources consider it the tallest human-made monument in the Western Hemisphere.

If you want to go up to the top of the arch, you’ll need to buy tickets in advance. 

A nice park to drive through to see and get up close and personal with elk, turkey, deer, and bison. A unique experience!
(free)

Unlike anything you have ever seen! A multi-storied jungle gym built out of old St. Louis architecture. Fun for all ages!

(kid friendly, free)

One of the top 3 zoos in the country!

(kid friendly, free)

Museum featuring exhibitions that explore the connection of chess to art, culture, and history.

Another one of our favorites - we love having picnics here!

A 105-acre outdoor sculpture park with over 60 sculptures and featuring a 1.4-mile walking trail.

Historic brewery featuring factory tours, a beer museum, and a biergarten. Bigger than expected and the tour is totally worth it!

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.

One of the top children’s museums in the country with hundreds of fun and interactive exhibits.

Located in Faust Park, a butterfly garden housed in a glass conservatory. Visitors can mill through the garden surrounded by thousands of butterflies.

We love this farmer's market! Local art, amazing food, and free group yoga in the park.

(Farmers Market on Saturday mornings)

A great area for food and shopping. An eclectic mix of music venues, cocktail lounges, noodle bars, and whimsical shops.

Famous frozen custard: the quintessential St. Louis dessert.

Decadent small-batch handcrafted ice cream with unusual (and alcoholic) flavors.

Comfortable wine bar offering cheese plates & other snacks along with a great wine selection. Has super cute outdoor seating!

One of our family's favorite restaurants that focuses on using local, seasonal ingredients. Amazing pizzas!

Electic, super casual, delicious breakfast place. Several locations (only in Missouri and Kansas!)

Our favorite sushi place!