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Sweetie Pie's is one of Local venues to visit.

1. Sweetie Pie's

4270 Manchester Ave, St Louis, MO
Southern Food Restaurant · Forest Park Southeast · 85 tips and reviews

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Don't miss "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's," 8 p.m. Saturdays starting Oct. 15, on OWN. Read more.

Saint Louis Science Center is one of Local venues to visit.

2. Saint Louis Science Center

8.7
5050 Oakland Ave (btwn Macklind Ave & Lawn Pl), St Louis, MO
Science Museum · 84 tips and reviews

NASANASA: Boeing Space Station gives visitors a glimpse into living and working in space. Check out the crew quarters to see how they eat, sleep, and dress then visit StarBridge for operational details. Read more.

3. Missouri Botanical Garden

9.5
4344 Shaw Blvd, St Louis, MO
Botanical Garden · 124 tips and reviews

Riverfront TimesRiverfront Times: 2010 RFT Best of St. Louis Winner - Best Place to Take Out-of-a-Town Guests

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis is one of Local venues to visit.

4. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis

9.3
4431 Lindell Blvd (at Newstead), St Louis, MO
Church · Central West End · 39 tips and reviews

Jeff G.Jeff Geerling: Absolutely stunning interior! You won't find a more interesting and majestic building interior in the United States.

Central West End is one of Local venues to visit.

5. Central West End

9.0
St Louis, MO
Neighborhood · 15 tips and reviews

Perry EllisPerry Ellis: The Central West End is an eclectic, cosmopolitan showcase of St. Louis. A fine selection of restaurants & sidewalk cafes nestled within art galleries, antique shops and much more!

The Muny is one of Local venues to visit.

6. The Muny

8.9
1 Theatre Dr, St Louis, MO
Theater · 63 tips and reviews

Shakespeare Festival St. LouisShakespeare Festival St. Louis: Musical theatre in the open air! Our neighboring theatre in Forest Park, the Muny's season starts just after Shakespeare Festival ends so be sure to come back to Forest Park for more theatre fun!

Forest Park is one of Local venues to visit.

7. Forest Park

9.5
btwn Lindell Blvd & Oakland Ave, St Louis, MO
Park · 104 tips and reviews

SND S.SND STL: Home of the 1904 World's Fair, huge park space, free zoo, art museum and more!

Saint Louis Zoo is one of Local venues to visit.

8. Saint Louis Zoo

9.4
1 Government Dr (at Washington Dr), St Louis, MO
Zoo · 240 tips and reviews

Chad D.Chad Dierkes: One of the finest Zoos in the country and it is FREE!!

Tower Grove Park is one of Local venues to visit.

9. Tower Grove Park

9.3
4256 Magnolia Ave (btwn Kingshighway Blvd & Grand Blvd), St Louis, MO
Park · 65 tips and reviews

Dave B.Dave B: Tower Grove Park Farmer's Market

World's Largest Amoco Sign is one of Local venues to visit.

10. World's Largest Amoco Sign

6.9
981 S Skinker Blvd (at Clayton Rd), St Louis, MO
Monument · 22 tips and reviews

Sarah E.Sarah Engelke: its real big. oh boy its...so...big

Blueberry Hill is one of Local venues to visit.

11. Blueberry Hill

8.6
6504 Delmar Blvd (btwn Melville Ave & Westgate Ave), St Louis, MO
American Restaurant · 146 tips and reviews

St. Louis C.St. Louis County: In the heart of the Loop's Walk of Fame. Great food, live music. Chuck Berry plays once a month to sold-out crowds. Get your tickets early and a picture with the Chuck Berry statue across the street

12. The Delmar Loop

8.3
(btw Big Bend & Hodiamont), St Louis, MO
Market · 33 tips and reviews

EttractionsEttractions: A century ago at this location, streetcars from downtown “looped around” to return to the city, which gave the area its name. Read more.

Schlafly Bottleworks is one of Local venues to visit.

13. Schlafly Bottleworks

8.6
7260 Southwest Ave (at Manchester), St Louis, MO
Brewery · 203 tips and reviews

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Quite possibly the best black-bean burger in town. Wash it down with a Pale Ale, Hefeweizen, Oatmeal Stout, Pilsner or one of various seasonal selections. (Evan S. Benn)

Enterprise Center is one of Local venues to visit.

14. Enterprise Center

8.9
1401 Clark Ave (at S 14th St), St Louis, MO
Hockey Stadium · Downtown West · 132 tips and reviews

NHLNHL: Check out the statues of Blues' legends Bernie Federko, Al MacInnis and Brett Hull outside Scottrade Center. Read more.

Anheuser-Busch Brewery Experiences is one of Local venues to visit.

15. Anheuser-Busch Brewery Experiences

8.8
1127 Pestalozzi St (at Lynch St), St Louis, MO
Brewery · Soulard · 173 tips and reviews

Nan P.Nan Palmero: Be sure to at least take the complimentary tour, it's worth the time you spend. The guides are knowledgeable. Also, they will do half pours of the beers at the end, so try four instead of two.

City Museum is one of Local venues to visit.

16. City Museum

9.0
701 N 15th St (btwn Delmar Blvd & Lucas Ave), St Louis, MO
Museum · Downtown West · 279 tips and reviews

Jason W.Jason Wagner: Go down the big slide at City Museum Read more.

Soldiers' Memorial Military Museum is one of Local venues to visit.

17. Soldiers' Memorial Military Museum

1315 Chestnut St, St Louis, MO
Museum · Downtown West · 2 tips and reviews
The Lemp Mansion is one of Local venues to visit.

18. The Lemp Mansion

9.0
3322 Demenil Pl, St Louis, MO
Bed and Breakfast · Benton Park · 31 tips and reviews

Carole W.Carole Walker: Check out the book "Lemp The Haunting History." Gives a chilling history of the Lemp family and their untimely deaths.

Soulard Farmers Market is one of Local venues to visit.

19. Soulard Farmers Market

9.0
730 Carroll St (at 7th Blvd & Lafayette Ave), St Louis, MO
Farmers Market · Soulard · 82 tips and reviews

CarlCarl: One of the best farmers markets I've been to! I live in Chicago now but I go every time I'm in STL!

20. Flamingo Bowl

7.8
1117 Washington Ave (at 11th), St Louis, MO
Bowling Alley · Downtown East · 33 tips and reviews

Riverfront TimesRiverfront Times: 2011 RFT Best of St. Louis Reader's Pick Winner - Best Happy Hour.

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard is one of Local venues to visit.

21. Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

9.3
6726 Chippewa St (at Prather Ave), St Louis, MO
Ice Cream Parlor · St. Louis Hills · 255 tips and reviews

Matthew H.Matthew Hurst: Go to Ted Drews and get a concrete. Ask them to flip the cup upside-down before serving it.

Citygarden is one of Local venues to visit.

22. Citygarden

9.2
801 Market St (btwn 8th & 10th), St Louis, MO
Park · Downtown East · 61 tips and reviews

allison b.allison babka: This is one of the best things St. Louis has done in my nearly 10 years of living here. Splash in the fountains, sit on giant bunnies and traipse over waterfalls while admiring art. Our "Central Park" Read more.

Crown Candy Kitchen is one of Local venues to visit.

23. Crown Candy Kitchen

9.3
1401 Saint Louis Ave, St Louis, MO
Ice Cream Parlor · Old North St. Louis · 130 tips and reviews

Meg M.Meg Mertz: They have THE best chocolate banana malt ever! Also, i happen to love their BLT's.. MASSIVE!

Gateway Arch is one of Local venues to visit.

24. Gateway Arch

8.8
Gateway Arch National Park, St Louis, MO
Monument · Downtown East · 277 tips and reviews

AndreaAndrea: Take a ride to the top

Jilly's Cupcake Bar & Cafe is one of Local venues to visit.

25. Jilly's Cupcake Bar & Cafe

8.6
8509 Delmar Blvd (btwn N McKnight Rd. & Berick Dr.), St Louis, MO
Cupcake Shop · 86 tips and reviews

Joe P.Joe Payawal: Food Network's Cupcake Wars winner!

Grant's Farm is one of Local venues to visit.

26. Grant's Farm

8.5
10501 Gravois Rd (at Grant Rd), St Louis, MO
Farm · 64 tips and reviews

Phil P.Phil Palacios: Those of you 21 and over get 2 free samples of Anheuser-Busch products!

Laumeier Sculpture Park is one of Local venues to visit.

27. Laumeier Sculpture Park

9.4
12580 Rott Rd, St Louis, MO
Sculpture Garden · 23 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael Daehn: Take a walk down a back trail, see the giant sculptures on the lawn or sneak into the main gallery at the coolest art park in the world Read more.

Faust County Park is one of Local venues to visit.

28. Faust County Park

9.0
15185 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO
Park · 17 tips and reviews

St. Louis C.St. Louis County: Home to attractions like the Butterfly House, the St. Louis Carousel, built in the 1920s with more than 60 hand carved horses and deer, Thornhill Historic Site, and playgrounds.

Six Flags St Louis is one of Local venues to visit.

29. Six Flags St Louis

8.3
4900 6 Flags Rd (at 5th St), Eureka, MO
Amusement Park · 113 tips and reviews

Six FlagsSix Flags: Try riding Evel Knievel at night, it actually goes faster than during the day!

30. Left Bank Books

8.9
399 N Euclid Ave (at McPherson Ave), St Louis, MO
Bookstore · Central West End · 27 tips and reviews

Riverfront TimesRiverfront Times: 2011 RFT Best of St. Louis Winner - Best Book Store.A store committed to helping others- a customer loyalty program/fundraiser!

Chaifetz Arena is one of Local venues to visit.

31. Chaifetz Arena

8.5
1 S Compton Ave (btwn Laclede & Forest Park), St Louis, MO
College Basketball Court · Midtown · 31 tips and reviews
Whole Foods Market is one of Local venues to visit.

32. Whole Foods Market

8.2
1601 S Brentwood Blvd, St Louis, MO
Grocery Store · 79 tips and reviews
Fountain on Locust is one of Local venues to visit.

33. Fountain on Locust

8.9
3037 Locust St, St Louis, MO
Ice Cream Parlor · Midtown · 105 tips and reviews

Karen>ArchCityHomesKaren>ArchCityHomes: Save room for dessert! The ice cream is wonderful. Yes, they have fancy concoctions, but don't pass up a simple scoop of ice cream. I love the Zanzibar Chocolate with banana slices on top.

Nordstrom is one of Local venues to visit.

34. Nordstrom

7.7
1453 Saint Louis Galleria, St Louis, MO
Department Store · 71 tips and reviews
Sanctuaria is one of Local venues to visit.

35. Sanctuaria

8.4
4198 Manchester Ave, St Louis, MO
New American Restaurant · Forest Park Southeast · 68 tips and reviews

36. Llywelyn's Pub

4747 McPherson Ave (at Euclid Ave), St Louis, MO
Pub · Central West End · 30 tips and reviews

Mike N.Mike Nelson: Get some drinks in

Moonrise Hotel is one of Local venues to visit.

37. Moonrise Hotel

9.0
6177 Delmar Blvd (btwn Skinker Blvd & Rosedale Ave), St Louis, MO
Hotel · 48 tips and reviews
The Hive is one of Local venues to visit.

38. The Hive

7.2
609 N New Ballas Rd (at Old Ballas Rd), St Louis, MO
Dive Bar · 8 tips and reviews

39. The Piano Bar

777 Casino Center Dr (@Harrah's St. Louis), Maryland Heights, MO
Piano Bar · 3 tips and reviews

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: If you order a martini, insist that it be properly served in a martini glass. Ours were all served in plastic cups or rocks glasses; not cool. (Gabe Hartwig)