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Favorite Spots when visiting St. Louis
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items These are our must-visit spots whenever we’re in St. Louis! I’ve included our favorite places to eat, where we stayed, and family-friendly stops like the zoo, Forest Park, and the Science Center. Whether it’s your first time visiting or you’re planni...
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Restaurants
Activities
Accommodations
Coffee!
Shopping
Restaurants
A few of our favorite spots to eat in St. Louis and some local gems and some big flavor must-tries we’d go back for.
We visited the Maggiano’s near Brentwood in St. Louis and tried their family-style dinner where you pay per person and get a little of everything. It was such a fun experience and honestly felt like a special occasion. The food was so good—way better...
Maggiano's Little Italy
This restaurant had authentic birria tacos and they were delicious. My son ordered a half order of nachos and that was huge but delicious. The only weird thing was that they brought ranch with the chips and salsa, but we just chalked it up to (possib...
Mezcaleria Las Chupacabres 25 The Blvd Richmond Heights, MO 63117
The popovers here stole my heart! These servings were generous and the next time we visit we will probably share a plate but everything was delicious. Also, the appetizer we son flavorful and fun!
Salt + Smoke
This was the sweetest ice cream shop with the most fun flavors. It feels vintage inside and there is not a lot of space to sit inside, but this is across the street from a beautiful park. You can get your ice cream and walk on the beautiful grounds. ...
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Activities
Kid-friendly and budget-friendly things to do in St. Louis! These were perfect for the whole family, with lots of free options too.
We are not Cardinals fans, but try to get a game in every time we visit. The ballpark is one of our favorites. They also have bbq nachos at one of the concession stands that are so delicious!
Official St. Louis Cardinals Website
Most museums are free of charge in St. Louis so you get a chance to explore the arts, history, and landscape of St. Louis.
City Museum | Weirdly Wonderful | St. Louis, MO
This is hands down one of the best free zoos in the country! The St. Louis Zoo is clean, well-organized, and packed with exhibits for all ages—from sea lions and penguins to big cats and elephants. There are splash zones for kids in the summer, great...
Saint Louis Zoo
Another amazing free attraction in St. Louis! The Science Center is super interactive, with hands-on exhibits for kids and adults. From space and dinosaurs to engineering challenges and virtual reality games, there’s something for every curiosity.
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Saint Louis Science Center – Connect with curiosity.
One of the best city parks in the U.S. and it’s free! Beautiful trails, paddle boats, and museums like the Zoo, Art Museum, and Science Center. Great for a full family day or a quick stroll between stops. Easy to park and explore.
Forest Park Forever
This AMC theatre is not one of the extremely large ones, but it must have been around for years. There is historical memorabilia on the walls from when it was a theater. The staff is friendly and the seats are comfy. It seems to be a busier AMC but w...
AMC Esquire 7 in Saint Louis, MO | Showtimes & Movie Tickets
Accommodations
Where we stayed during our visit—comfortable, convenient, and family-approved. And food included!!
Every time we visit Missouri, we stay at a Drury Inn—and it never disappoints. The breakfast is genuinely amazing (way better than your standard hotel spread), and the evening happy hour? It should basically be called dinner. It’s full of family-frie...
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Brentwood
I recommend SpringHill Suites St. Louis Brentwood for families traveling to the area. It’s close to Forest Park, the zoo, and great shopping, plus the suites have extra space, free Wi-Fi, and kitchenettes—perfect for spreading out. Free breakfast, a ...
Brentwood, MO, Hotels | SpringHill Suites St. Louis Brentwood
Coffee!
Great spots to grab a latte or quick breakfast. Cute, cozy, and worth the stop.
This coffee shop is a chain, but feels like a solo shop. The coffee option are delicious. The atmosphere is perfect for a visit or to work. The decor is coffee shop moody. They also sell dry roasted beans and other goodies specific to their brand.
Kaldi’s Coffee - Specialty Coffee Roaster, St. Louis, MO
Shopping
Fun places to shop while exploring the city.
One of the friendliest and clean Whole Foods we’ve been to. When traveling we love to get lunch at and stock up on snacks here. We get lunch because they have so many options and everyone will get something they like.
Galleria Store | Whole Foods Market
Best customer service we’ve experienced hands down! I bought two pairs of shoes here and the sales associate was attentive, gave us recommendations for restaurants, and made sure he was honest about the items.
New Balance St. Louis 63117
If you need to do some shopping, this mall is near every thing. You can get to restaurants or eat at the food court or Cheesecake Factory at the mall.
Saint Louis Galleria
Clean, well-stocked, and perfect for grabbing snacks, fresh deli items, or anything you forgot to pack. Great selection and friendly service—worth the stop if you’re in town. I should also mention that they have a Chinese takeout restaurant and a Sta...
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