July 26, 2006
5 Reasons to Go to St. Louis, MO
1. City Museum- 701 North 15th Street – (314) 231-CITY This over-the-top kids’ museum is cool, artsy and a great addition to a revitalized downtown. Located in a former International Shoe Company, the museum was built from a hodgepodge of materials salvaged from around the city for a magical, mosaical effect that’s a visual treat for adults, too. Visit their website for a peek at my new favorite place in the whole city.
2. Ted Drewes – 6726 Chippewa
This iconic Rt. 66 stand has been serving frozen custard since the 1940s, so it’s no surprise that it’s nothing short of a hallowed summer tradition. And how is frozen custard different from ice cream or fro-yo? The recipe adds eggs to cream and sugar for a texture that’s smoother than ice cream and richer than yogurt. Don’t let the lines scare you; that’s just part of the deal.
3. The Hill
This neighborhood is predominantly Italian-American, and you know what that means: tons of great Italian food. Toasted ravioli was invented there (toasted = fried) and even though you can get it at the Olive Garden now — well, I’m assuming you don’t need me to tell you why this would be better.
4. Free Stuff!
There’s plenty of fun to be had for the income-impaired, as many of St. Louis’ cultural offerings can be had for the low, low price of free. Enjoy not paying admission at the St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Science Center and the MUNY, an outdoor musical theater in Forest Park where 1,500 of the 9,000 outdoor seats are free. For a complete list of free things, click here.
5. The New Busch Stadium
Whether or not you’re a fan of baseball, going to the right ballpark can help you understand what all the fuss is about. Shiny and new, but designed in the style of old-timey ballparks, the new Busch Stadium saw its inaugural game on April 10, 2006, and has been winning over fans ever since. (I can almost smell the roasting peanuts as I write).
What’s your favorite thing to do in St. Louis? Add your tip in the comments section!
Kay and Pete Bauer said,
August 9, 2006 at 5:00 pm
Great sites – you should come here more often
Summertime there are lots and lots of free concerts in the various parks in the area.
Chris said,
August 10, 2006 at 6:31 pm
Great site! Your writing is wonderful and your tips are helpful.
I came across your site looking for info on St. Louis. Your tip on Ted Drewes was right on! Awesome!
There are also good restaurants in the University City area.
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