Guide to STL
Where to Eat
Crown Candy Kitchen
1401 St Louis Ave, St. Louis, MO 63106
A vintage St. Louis staple, great for lunch and if you love bacon you have to go here
Katie’s Pizza and Pasta
9568 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63119
Alexis’ favorite dinner spot
The Fountain on Locust
3037 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103
We actually went here the day we got engaged. Retro soda fountain with yummy food and ice cream cocktails.
Hello Juice and Smoothie
1000 S Newstead Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Perfect for a clean and delicious smoothie or acai bowl
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
389 N Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
The ice cream shop featured in our engagement photos!
What to Do
Budweiser Brewery
free and lots of free samples!
Gateway Arch
Ride to the top
St. Louis Botanical Garden
Take in the flowers
Union Station
Newly renovated to include an aquarium, Ferris wheel and other attractions
Forest Park
The park is very special to us and to the city. It was the site of the 1904 World’s Fair, many of our summer afternoons and our engagement. It is a beautiful place to hang out and filled with tons of gems, almost all of which are free!
- St. Louis Science Center - check the schedule on their website to catch a viewing in the planetarium (Alexis’ favorite)
- The St. Louis Zoo
- St. Louis Art Museum – home to an amazing collection of work!
- History Museum — history of St. Louis and cool exhibit about the 1904 World’s Fair
- Paddle boats for rent at the boat house
