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🌉 St. Louis's Downtown, Forest Park, The Hill, Soulard & the Delmar Loop: Toasted Ravioli, Frozen Custard & Gateway City Classics

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Mikey Stark

My favorite St. Louis weekend: a tram ride to the top of the Gateway Arch, an afternoon in Forest Park's free museums and zoo, toasted ravioli on The Hill, barbecue in Soulard, and a concrete at Ted Drewes to finish the night. These are the spots I s...

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I ride the little tram pods to the top of the Gateway Arch for the view across the Mississippi, and I always book tickets ahead.

The Gateway Arch

I wander Citygarden downtown to see the big sculptures and let the kids splash in the fountains.

Citygarden Sculpture Park

City Museum is my favorite place in St. Louis, a giant playground of tunnels, slides, and the rooftop school bus that adults love as much as kids.

City Museum

I grab a pint and a pub lunch at the Schlafly Tap Room, the brewery that kicked off St. Louis craft beer in 1991.

The Schlafly Tap Room

I get to Pappy's Smokehouse early for Memphis-style dry-rub ribs, because they close when the meat sells out.

Pappy's Smokehouse

I pair the St. Louis Aquarium with a ride on the St. Louis Wheel and the light show in Union Station's Grand Hall.

St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station

I catch a Cardinals game at Busch Stadium for the Arch views beyond the outfield, or take the stadium tour in the off-season.

Busch Stadium

I order a BLT piled high with bacon and a malt at Crown Candy Kitchen, a soda fountain that's been around since 1913.

Crown Candy Kitchen

I spend Saturday mornings at Soulard Farmers Market picking up produce, spices, and mini donuts.

Soulard Farmers Market

I go to Bogart's for the apricot-glazed ribs and the fire-kissed pastrami, then walk it off around Soulard.

Bogart's Smokehouse

I take the brewery tour at Anheuser-Busch to see the Clydesdales stable and the historic brewhouse, with a fresh beer at the end.

Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery

I stop at Gus' Pretzels for a warm stick pretzel twisted by hand, a south city tradition near the brewery.

Gus' Pretzel Shop

I end every St. Louis trip with a concrete at Ted Drewes on old Route 66, so thick they hand it to you upside down.

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

I order the hot salami sandwich at Gioia's Deli, a James Beard-honored spot on The Hill since 1918.

Gioia's Deli on The Hill since 1918

I line up at Adriana's for a big Italian sandwich at lunch, family-run and always buzzing.

Adriana's On the Hill

I go to Charlie Gitto's on The Hill for toasted ravioli at the restaurant that claims to have invented it.

Charlie Gitto's On the Hill

I walk through the Climatron dome and the Japanese Garden at the Missouri Botanical Garden, one of the oldest in the country.

Missouri Botanical Garden

I stroll Tower Grove Park to see the Victorian pavilions and ruins, and I hit the farmers market there in season.

Tower Grove Park

I go to Union Loafers for a sandwich on their naturally leavened bread at lunch or a naturally leavened pizza at dinner.

Union Loafers Café and Bread Bakery

Forest Park is bigger than Central Park, and I love renting a paddleboat at the Boathouse after a morning at the museums.

Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor & Education Center

The Saint Louis Art Museum is free every day, and I always end on Art Hill looking down at the Grand Basin.

Saint Louis Art Museum

The Saint Louis Zoo is one of the best in the country and it's free, so I pop in to see the penguins and the big cats.

Saint Louis Zoo

I spend an hour at the free Missouri History Museum learning about the 1904 World's Fair that happened right in Forest Park.

Missouri History Museum

I bring friends to the Saint Louis Science Center for the free hands-on exhibits and a show in the upgraded McDonnell Planetarium.

Saint Louis Science Center

I duck into the Jewel Box, a 1936 Art Deco greenhouse in Forest Park, for the flower displays under all that glass.

Jewel Box

The mosaics inside the Cathedral Basilica take my breath away every time, covering nearly every inch of the ceiling.

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

I stop into the free World Chess Hall of Fame and take a photo with the giant chess piece out front.

World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries

I see a touring Broadway show at the Fabulous Fox just to sit inside its jaw-dropping 1929 movie palace.

The Fabulous Fox

I grab a burger at Blueberry Hill surrounded by pop culture memorabilia, then catch a show in the Duck Room where Chuck Berry played for years.

Blueberry Hill

I catch a concert at The Pageant, my favorite mid-size venue in St. Louis with a great view from every spot.

The Pageant

I order a root beer float at Fitz's and watch the vintage bottling line run right behind the glass.

Fitz's Delmar

I get burnt ends and the white cheddar cracker mac and cheese at the original Salt + Smoke on the Delmar Loop.

Salt + Smoke

I grab a smash burger and a shake at Hi-Pointe Drive-In, served out of stacked shipping containers.

Hi-Pointe Drive-In

I go to Pastaria in Clayton for fresh pasta and wood-fired pizza, and I save room for the soft-serve.

Pastaria