Welcome to The Lou! We’ve got it all and then some. Free Zoo, made up cheese, the arch…what more could you ask for! Let me plan a weekend or day trip for you to this Midwest gem 💎 Browse through my favorite spots, eats, and weekend itineraries in he...
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Dog friendly 🐶
Kid Friendly Weekend
FREE!
Food and Drink
I’m OBSESSED with 7Brew! My go-to orders are a cold brew with toasted marshmallow and dark chocolate or a sugar free 7energy with orange and cupcake. What’s your go-to order?
7 Brew Drive-thru Coffee
My honey took me here for dinner on the night he proposed. We had the most insane cannoli and gnocchi! A must if you’re in the STL area.
Charlie Gitto's Italian Restaurant | St. Louis
Never in my life have I had such fresh donuts 🍩 the game has been changed by the sweet spot. A St Charles county favorite 🤩
The Sweet Spot Cafe - Fresh Donuts
Oh my heavens. Words can’t do it justice. Multiple locations! Our favorite is st Charles
Best St. Louis BBQ - Salt + Smoke BBQ
Dog friendly 🐶
Get here early…the line can be up to an hour on a Saturday morning. Bring your pup and grab a seat inside or out. The Hill is bursting with opportunity so grab your drink and take a stroll 🥰
Shaw's – Coffee Roastery and Cafe
Kid Friendly Weekend
FREE! All day everyday for all ages. I could not believe it when we went for the first time. Go early in the morning when it’s cool. Local hack: if there is even a sprinkle of rain, the zoo clears out. Stick around for closer viewing of those cute ot...
Saint Louis Zoo
Part museum, part art, part playground 🛝 you have to see it to believe it! This place is poppin so be prepared for crowds.
City Museum
A casual bite after climbing on all that art…err structures??
1894 Cafe
Love a good root beer!
Fitz's Root Beer - St. Louis
A real treat in the coolest space!
St. Louis Union Station Soda Fountain
If you’re visiting in the summer, this hotel pool is so cool and refreshing!
The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis
FREE!
Free! Giant! INCREDIBLE! Multiple acres of trails with unexpected sculptures that are sure to make you smile and maybe think a little. The giant eye is my favorite!
Laumeier Sculpture Park
Free! All ages, all days, no tricks or gimmicks. Parking is not free but it’s not exorbitant. Get there early!
Saint Louis Zoo
The nations smallest national park and easily the weirdest. The park and museum are free to explore and there are tickets to purchase to ride the tram up to the top of the arch! I personally think it’s worth it. Bring your dog and a picnic for a fun ...
The Gateway Arch
It never ceases to amaze me that something so wonderful is just free to experience. There’s something for everyone. And wait until you see the view from the top of the hill. 👀
Saint Louis Art Museum
This is spectacular. That’s all.
The Tower Grove Farmers' Market
Free science!!!
Saint Louis Science Center
The quirkiest little museum ♟️
World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries
Larger than Central Park in New York City, forest park offers trails, outdoor amphitheater, art and history museums, a golf course, a restaurant, and a zoo! You could spend a whole day here and not see it all.
