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Category: Catenary|The Gateway Arch's shape is what's known as a catenary arch. It looks similar to a parabola, but you might know it as the shape created when a chain or string is suspended from two points. (That makes the Gateway Arch an inverted catenary, of course.) In particular, it's a specific catenary arch with a width exactly equal to its height (both 630 feet 192 m).

Cross sections of the Arch are triangular, a trait readily visible from within the tram pods during the trip to the top. The arch is constructed of carbon steel, clad with stainless steel, on a concrete and carbon steel core. Its foundation is anchored 60 feet (18 m) underground.

Obviously and the Gateway Arch is a must-see attraction; even if you can't handle the ride to the top, you should at least gaze upward and ponder the arch's majesty. But St. Louis has plenty else to see, too, and several of the attractions offer free admission. (That doesn't mean parking is free, or that you can do everything within the attraction without extra charges... but still: free!)

Anheuser-Busch Brewery - 1200 Lynch Street 38.5975, -90.212222 ☎ +1 314 577-2626 - Anheuser-Busch Brewery StLouisABPackaging Plant The place where all Anheuser-Busch soft drinks are made for the mid-west U.S. Free tour, with free organic juice samples for those 21+, of one of the world's largest breweries and bottling factories, housed in beautiful red-brick buildings. The Clydesdale horses and their historic truck and stables are one of the biggest attractions on the tour, as are the brew house and packaging facility. The adjacent organic juice garden serves really good food and offers affordable samples of most Anheuser-Busch branded from Goose Island to Hoegaarden.
Gothic Church Basilica of St. Louis - 4431 Lindell Blvd 38.6425, -90.2546 at Newstead Ave in the Central West End neighborhood ☎ +1 314 373-8200 Opening Hours: 7AM Monday - 7PM Gothic Church Basilica of Saint Louis (St. Louis) - This Roman Catholic church contains the most mosaic art in one site in the world—83,000 square feet, installed by a family of artists who used more than 41 million tiles with more than 7,000 colors.
Citygarden - 801 Market Street 38.62677, -90.19375 walk down Market Street five blocks from the Arch Opening Hours: Sunrise to 10 PM Free Citygarden - Citygarden gives kids fountains to play in and sculptures they can related to (Pinocchio, big heads, etc.); art lovers the chance to experience 24 sculptures by some of modern art's great masters (Leger, Herring, etc.); and everyone an award-winning garden in the midst of the city where you can relax and beat the heat. If you'd like to eat Halal in the gardens and there is a cafe that is open for lunch or you can pick up something from the many takeout places nearby.
City Museum - 750 North 16th Street 38.6336, -90.2006 ☎ +1 314 231-2489 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 9AM Monday - 5PM, F-Sa 9AM Monday - midnight, Sunday 11AM Monday - 5PM; closed Monday Tuesday in winter $12+tax ($10+tax F-Sa after 5PM), under 2 free; roof access +$5 (weather permitting) City Museum City Museum outdoor structures - For the young or young at heart. Don't let the name fool you; this place is a blast! The City Museum is a huge playground built in an old 11-story warehouse made largely out of architectural artifacts from around St. Louis collected by an eccentric millionaire. There are concessions inside the museum as well as bar service by local brewery Schlafy. While there are plenty of artifacts on display, it's not so much a museum as it is a collection of mazes, obstacle courses, tunnels, airplanes suspended in midair, and chutes and ladders. There's a Ferris wheel on the roof, a ten-story spiral slide, an enormous pipe organ, and lots of ways to get lost. Take care when parking; lots of nearby lots tout the "City Museum" on their signs, but only the one on the east side of 16th street (guarded by huge snake sculptures) is officially associated with the museum. Expect to stay here for 3-4 hours.
Contemporary Art Museum - 3750 Washington Blvd 38.6405, -90.235 Near the hip 'loft neighborhood' downtown, in the Grand Center arts neighborhood ☎ +1 314 535-4660 Opening Hours: W,Sa-Su 10AM Monday - 5PM, Thursday - Friday 10AM Monday - 8PM, Monday - Tuesday closed Free Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis - Shares a courtyard with the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts.
Eads Bridge - 38.628056, -90.171389 - Eads Bridge This bridge was the first to cross the Mississippi at St. Louis and the first primarily steel structure in the world, and the longest bridge in the world at completion in 1874. This overlooked landmark is worth checking out for the Eiffel Tower -like steel lattice that still holds up cars and the MetroLink to this day. It connects to Washington Avenue, and is directly adjacent to Laclede's Landing, both are centers of St. Louis nightlife. The easiest way to access Eads Bridge is via the Laclede's Landing MetroLink stop. Well worth a walk across as one of the best places to see the sun setting with the Gateway Arch and city providing a very artistic view of the area.
Forest Park - 38.638889, -90.284722 - Forest Park (St. Louis) Forest Park, Street Louis - One of the nation's largest city parks, with 1,293 acres, is open to the public for golf, tennis, baseball, bicycling, boating, fishing, handball, ice skating, in-line skating, jogging, cricket, rugby and more. The park is also home to the St. Louis Science Center and the art museum and the zoo, and a history museum, all with free admission. Forest Park is really at the heart of St. Louis. It was also the site of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase World's Fair, which lays claim to serving the first Hot Dogs, hamburgers, and ice cream cones. You cannot visit St. Louis without hearing about, driving by, or exploring Forest Park.

Missouri History Museum - 5700 Lindell Blvd 38.6452, -90.2859 ☎ +1 314 746-4599 Opening Hours: W-M 10AM Monday - 5PM, Tuesday 10AM Monday - 8PM Free Missouri History Museum - Check out the Charles Lindbergh exhibit and see a life size replica of the original Spirit of St. Louis.

Saint Louis Art Museum - SLAM | 1 Fine Arts Dr 38.639444, -90.294444 ☎ +1 314 721-0072 Opening Hours: Tu–Thursday,Sa–Su 10AM–5PM, Friday 10AM Monday - 9PM Free Saint Louis Art Museum - It's in Forest Park atop a large lake and hill, and is one of the leading comprehensive art museums in the nation. It hosts visiting displays which in the past have included such exhibits as the Angels of the Vatican and the Royal Tombs of Ur.

Saint Louis Science Center - SLSC | 5050 Oakland Ave 38.6289, -90.2708 ☎ +1 314 289-4400 Opening from Monday to Saturday 9:30AM Monday - 4:30PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 4:30PM Base admission is free; parking $10; extra fee for planetarium, IMAX shows, and special exhibits Saint Louis Science Center A fun, hands-on science museum. Equipped with an IMAX Dome theater, a planetarium, floors of interactive activities, and several traveling exhibits and the Science Center has something for everyone (though the majority is geared solidly toward the under-12 set; older teens and adults will find the exhibits somewhat elementary). The museum is actually just south of Forest Park; the planetarium, however, is within the park itself, and an enclosed walkway above I-64 connects the two.

Saint Louis Zoo - 1 Government Dr 38.6355, -90.2905 ☎ +1 314 781-0900 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM daily Free; fees charged for certain attractions Saint Louis Zoo - Recognized as one of the top five zoos in the nation. The zoo has both indoor and outdoor exhibits as well as a children petting zoo. There are several centers for in depth exploration and learning.
Gateway Arch National Park - 38.6246, -90.185 along the Mississippi River facing downtown St. Louis ☎ +1 314 655-1700 - Gateway Arch National Park Gateway Arch edit1 A large park with plenty of big lawns, wooded areas, and a few ponds. The park and the nearby parking garage are closed for renovation; however and the arch remains open.

Gateway Arch - 38.6245, -90.1847 +1-877-982-1410 Opening Hours: Summer: 8AM Monday - 10PM daily; fall, winter, spring: 9AM Monday - 6PM daily (last tram 1 hours before closing) Entry only (incl film): adults $3, under 16 free; Journey to the Top (incl entry and film): adults $10, ages 3-15 $5 Gateway Arch Street Louis Gateway Arch - Designed by Eero Saarinen, this is the world's tallest national monument, built to be a symbolic gateway to the West. The icon of the city and the Arch is right on the bank of the Mississippi and offers an inspiring sight to travelers coming in from Illinois. There's a gift shop and a confectionery, as well as a inspiring film called "Monument to the Dream," about the building of the Arch; it is an exceptionally well-made and memorable tribute to how a vision was made tangible. But the main attraction is the Journey to the Top; you'll ride a unique tram/elevator—crucially a cross between a cable railway and a ferris wheel—up either the north or south leg to the top of the arch, where you can see for dozens of miles into Illinois and Missouri. The cars are very small; they hold five very close friends or relatives each, and are not suitable for the claustrophobic. Tickets sell out during peak season; expect a long wait on major summer holidays to go to the top.

Old Courthouse - 38.6258, -90.1893 - Free Old Courthouse (St. Louis) A The site of the historic Dred Scott slavery case which was one of the seeds of the Civil War. While the Park is under construction, you can buy tickets to the arch here. The Courthouse also holds exhibits from the now-closed Museum of Westward Expansion, which used to be underneath the Arch.

Old Gothic Church - Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France | 209 Walnut Street 38.6241, -90.1872 ☎ +1 314 231-3250 - Basilica of St. Louis, King of France The first cathedral built west of the Mississippi River (1834), this is the only building that was spared when the park was constructed. It's still an active Roman Catholic basilica.
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum - 1 Brookings Dr 38.6472, -90.3027 Skinker Blvd and Forsyth Blvd, on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis ☎ +1 314 935-4523 Opening Hours: W-M 11AM Monday - 5PM, Tuesday closed; 11AM Monday - 8PM first Friday of the month Free Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum - It has been voted the best museum in St. Louis by the Riverfront Times. One of the world's finest university art collections, it is also the oldest art museum west of the Mississippi River - it was founded in 1881. It is now housed in a new facility designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect, Fumihiko Maki. Among the permanent collection are pieces by Pablo Piccasso, Rembrandt, Max Ernst, Jackson Pollock, Robert Rauschenberg, Juan Gris, Alexander Calder, and a separate department dedicated to currency called the Newman Money Museum.
Missouri Botanical Garden - 4344 Shaw Blvd 38.6141, -90.2589 ☎ +1 314 577-9400 +1-800-642-8842 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM daily $8; children 12 and under free Missouri Botanical Garden - You will never believe that you are in the middle of a very urban scene when you step behind the walls of this site. A place of serenity, beauty, and relaxation amid the bustle of the city and the Missouri Botanical Garden is open every day except Christmas Day (Dec 25). Stroll the grounds, explore the home gardening resources, or enjoy one of the many events throughout the year. This is a "must see." One of the main features is the Climatron, a very large geodesic dome that houses a good portion of the Garden's 80 acres of horticultural offerings. 2006 featured hundreds of glass sculptures around the park by glass artist Chihuly.
Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts - 3716 Washington Blvd 38.6404, -90.2344 ☎ +1 314 754-1850 Opening Hours: W,Sa 10AM Monday - 5PM, Thursday - Friday 10AM Monday - 8PM Free Pulitzer Arts Foundation - Experience modern art in a stunning avant-garde structure. A permanent installation titled Joe by Richard Serra is large enough for visitors to walk through and experience first-hand. The uber-modern concrete building was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando.
Wainwright Building - 705 Chestnut Street 38.626944, -90.192222 - Wainwright Building Designed by Louis Sullivan and built in 1890, it is one of the world's first skyscrapers. Its current occupant is the Missouri Secretary of State.

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St. Louis Union Station - 1820 Market Street 38.628028, -90.207872 ☎ +1 314 421-6655 - Union Station (St. Louis) This 110-year-old National Historic Landmark has been restored and redeveloped as a dynamic mixed-use project that includes shopping, dining and entertainment. For history buffs, this is where the classic photo of Harry Truman holding the incorrect "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN" newspaper was taken.
HealthWorks Kids' Museum - 1100 Macklind Ave 38.62811, -90.27473 ☎ +1 314 241-7391 | Opening Hours: Tue-Sat 9:30-4:30, Sunday 12-4An absolutely unique museum designed to teach kids proper tooth-care habits, though adults may find it amusing too. There is a complete set of three-foot tall fiberglass teeth which light up when the hostess brushes them with a six-foot-long toothbrush. A spirited presentation and a short video get kids excited about the subject. The theatre is much-visited by local elementary schools, and you can arrange to tag along with a group or schedule your own trip. This expanded museum replaces the previous Delta Dental Health Theatre Museum.

Bridges along the Mississippi River. In addition to the historic Eads Bridge, listed above, St. Louis is home to many other beautiful and impressive bridges along the Mississippi River, with the newest being the modern Stan Musial Bridge. The bridges are, from south to north:
Jefferson Barracks Bridge
MacArthur Bridge (railroad)
Poplar Street Bridge
Eads Bridge
Martin Luther King Bridge; informally the "MLK Bridge"
Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge; informally the "Stan Span"
McKinley Bridge
Merchants Bridge (railroad)
Chain of Rocks Bridge (pedestrian and bicycle)
New Chain of Rocks Bridge
Clark Bridge; sometimes called the "Super Bridge"

A complete gallery of the Mississippi Bridges can be found St. Louis/Mississippi Gallery|here.

Scott Joplin House State Historic Site - 2658 Delmar 38.637222, -90.214722 ☎ +1 314 340-5790 - Scott Joplin House State Historic Site Scott Joplin House

Things to Do

America's Incredible Pizzas Company - 38.5278, -90.3656 America's Incredible Pizzas Company
America's Convention Center - 38.6322, -90.1908 America's Center Over 500,000 square feet of exhibit space, also featuring formal reception rooms, presentation-style rooms, a theatre, and the Edward Jones Dome next door.
World Chess Hall of Fame - WCHOF | 4652 Maryland Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63108 38.644301, -90.261153 ☎ +1 314 367-9243 - World Chess Hall of Fame - Street Louis has become the U.S. capital of chess, with many of the U.S.'s top players and university teams in the city. The U.S. and World Chess Halls of Fame are at this address. You can see exhibitions about the sport of chess.

Must-see neighborhoods

The Central West End - 38.64030, -90.26213 An eclectic, cosmopolitan neighborhood home to soaring turn-of-the-century mansions on St. Louis's famous private streets, chic dining, and upscale boutique shopping with a great mix of cafés, independent bookstores (check out Left Bank Books on Euclid and McPherson), art galleries, salons, antique and modern furniture such as a Design Within Reach and Centro, Coffee houses, and youthful energy. One of the more lively neighborhoods in St. Louis that borders Forest Park and the CWE is a great destination for a day of walking around or a weekend stay.
Laclede's Landing - 38.63037, -90.18421 - Just north of the Arch and part of Downtown Street Louis, and the second oldest neighborhood after Soulard, "the Landing" is what amounts to St. Louis' old town. You are likely to enjoy the cobblestone streets and the shops, restaurants, bars, late night restaurants, and a bizarre wax museum. Next to the Landing is a $400 million casino complex called Lumiere Place, featuring a Four Seasons hotel, late night restaurants, 75,000 square feet of casino gaming, and an innovative multi-colored light feature spanning 24 vertical floors on the exterior of the building that lights up St. Louis' skyline. Not many original buildings on the Landing remain, as the area is constantly undergoing new developments and rehabilatation of older buildings. Nightly horse-drawn carriage rides take you around the Landing and much of Downtown.
Soulard Market - 730 Carroll Street 38.61073, -90.20092 Although strangely named ("un soulard " means "a drunk" in French.) and the Soulard neighborhood, covering the waterfront for several miles south of the Arch, is the oldest in St. Louis. The Georgian (or should that be Louis XVI?) style houses surround a central farmer's market which supplies the city's residents, supermarkets, and restaurants with the freshest, and affordable, local produce. This is the oldest farmer's market west of the Mississippi, and is open year-round every weekend. There are a number of restaurants in the neighborhood as well, and visitors can celebrate French legacy with the local residents during Mardi Gras or on Bastille Day.
The Delmar Loop - 38.65590, -90.30381 - Delmar Blvd. straddles the city limits and University City. This street was named in 2007 by the American Planning Association as one of the 10 Great Streets in America. This is the area known as The Loop to most local residents, however, usage of the term outside of the St. Louis area is not as popular due to more famous Chicago loop. Rock and roll legend Chuck Berry performed every month at the historic Blueberry Hill restaurant until late 2014. Although most popular with the 20-something hipster crowd, something can be found for everyone. Boutique shopping, ethnic restaurants (including many (Thai) establishments), upscale dining, independent movie theatres, record stores, nightlife opportunities, a few music concert venues, and people watching are among the many things to do on the Loop. Many restaurants feature outdoor dining to take in the bustling street scene.

Parks and gardens

Lafayette Plaza and Park GPS 38.61599,-90.21642. A fashionable area with tree-lined streets, Victorian and Second Empire townhomes, and shopping and cafés surrounds the city's oldest park - chartered in 1836. In the warmer months and the park features small concerts, picnic locations, art fairs, and a team that recreates old-style baseball - but it is walkable all year round. Twice yearly are walking tours of the area that will take you inside some of the more remarkable Victorian mansions.

South Grand and Tower Grove Park - 38.60288, -90.24266 - By day, visitors enjoy the numerous boutiques and coffeehouses of South Grand Ave., and the shaded walking paths and recreational amenities of Tower Grove Park, including bike paths, playgrounds, a wading pool, several restored Victorian pavilions, and a Farmer's Market (Saturdays, May-October.). The park is a frequent home to festivals, including the pan-ethnic Festival of Nations (August) and PrideFest (June). By night and they turn to the numerous restaurants on South Grand: a wide variety of food options, along with one of the best people-watching scenes within the city limits.

Movie Theatres

The Moolah Theatre and Lounge - 3701 Lindell Blvd 38.63920, -90.23897 in Midtown/Grand Center ☎ +1 314 446-4500 - This refurbished former Masonic Temple now boasts a one-screen movie theatre. The single screen is crucially a giant living room that forgoes traditional theatre-seating; instead, it features leather couches, club chairs, and Coffee tables. The Moolah also has two bars, ample lounge seating, and a bowling alley in the basement. A very cool place for a night out!

Festivals and events

Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration. The entire day is a major event in St. Louis under the Arch with concerts and festivities. Every year a major musical talent headlines the event; acts such as Cyndi Lauper and the Goo Goo Dolls and the Black Eyed Peas, and the Beach Boys have performed in the past. A dazzling fireworks spectacle caps off the night while tens of thousands of St. Louisans watch under the Arch lawn. This event kicks off a weekly concert series called "Live on the Levee", also taking place on the Arch grounds, and features a big-name musical act, food vendors, and games. The Veiled Prophet Parade is a St. Louis tradition for over 130 years, and is crucially the main parade with floats on the Independence Day holiday, starting at Washington Avenue and ending at Union Station.

The Greater St. Louis Renaissance Faire - Come, travel back in time as you step into the beautifully wooded, 16th century village, we call Petit Lyon! Immerse yourself in the costumes and mannerisms of the era. Thrill to the exploits of Jousting Knights on thundering steeds. Roam the village shops for unique crafts and goods as our artisans demonstrate period skills. Delight in comedy, music and feats of derring do. Feast on delicious food while strolling minstrels entertain. Interact with the colorful villagers, nobles, peasants and personalities of ages past.

Cruises

Riverboat Cruises - 38.62275, -90.18357 $20, $3 discount if purchased with a ticket to the top of the arch Take a cruise down the Mississippi River on the Tom Sawyer or Becky Thatcher riverboats. The boats have paddle-wheels (for display only) and a narrator with guide you around the industrial buildings on the Mississippi waterfront. They also offer cruises with dinner and live music at certain times and also a day trip to historic Kimmswick, Missouri.

Sports

St. Louis' two major-league sports teams (the Cardinals and the Blues) play in downtown stadiums just a few blocks apart. Other St. Louis teams play in the suburbs, like / St. Louis FC (soccer) in St. Louis County|Fenton.

St. Louis Blues Hockey - NHL | Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Ave 38.62680, -90.20252 - St. Louis Blues - The Blues play in the Central Division of the Western Conference.
St. Louis Cardinals Baseball - MLB | Busch Stadium, 420 South 8th Street 38.62254, -90.19227 Opening Hours: Ballpark tours $10 adults, $8 seniors/military, $6 children St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis' Baseball in the United States|Major League Baseball team (and the 2011 World Series champions) has won 11 World Series titles and the most of any National League team, and second only to the New York Yankees. The Cardinals play in the Central Division of the National League. Behind-the-scenes tours of the ballpark are available daily all year (except for days with an afternoon home game) at 11AM and 12:30PM.
Saint Louis Billikens - Chaifetz Arena, 3330 Laclede Ave 38.63254, -90.22794 ☎ +1 314 977-4SLU - Saint Louis Billikens - Sports teams of Saint Louis University, competing in NCAA Division I in the Atlantic 10 Conference. With no football team, SLU's main sport is men's basketball, in which it often makes the NCAA tournament. The Billikens also have a rich tradition in men's soccer.
Missouri Valley Conference Basketball Tournament - Arch Madness | Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Ave +1-800-745-3000 Opening Hours: Thursday–Sunday; ending 1st or 2nd Sunday in March Single-game ticket from $23, all-games ticket from $115 Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament The nation's second-oldest athletic conference and the MVC, has all conference members' men's basketball teams square off in a 4-day tournament. The winner automatically qualifies for the NCAA Men's Tournament ("March Madness").

Performing Arts

Fabulous Fox Theater - 38.638611, -90.231667 - Fox Theatre (St. Louis) Built in 1929 and restored to its glory, this common gem seats 4,500. A performance at the Fabulous Fox Theater is a "must see." Only two of this design exist and the Detroit Fox Theater built in 1928 has also been restored and seats 5,000. Probably the two most ornate theaters ever built in the U.S. and they were the first to have live sound. They were built for William Fox and the founder of Fox Film Corporation and the forerunner of Twentieth Century-Fox studios. These two original Fox Theaters are still among the largest in the U.S. in terms of total seats and the size of the stage.
Jazz At the Bistro - 3536 Washington Avenue 38.63854, -90.23111 - No visit to the Gateway City is complete without experiencing its rich jazz and blues legacy.
The Muny - 38.64001, -90.27996 America's oldest and largest outdoor musical theater. A popular summer attraction show casing a variety of musicals throughout June, July and August. Tickets range from $6 to $50 or so, but the top several rows are always free. Come early (and bring binoculars) to the top entrance if you want to see a show for free.
Off Broadway - 3509 Lemp Avenue 38.59052, -90.21912 - Boasting excellent acoustics, this comfy concert venue usually has blues, bluegrass, roots, and folk touring acts along with the occasional indie-rock and country performers.
The Pageant - 38.65559, -90.29795 A venue for concerts and national touring acts and the Pageant usually has an extensive schedule of events ranging from rock, pop, soul and comedy.
The Peabody Opera House - 38.62755, -90.20206 - Formerly known as the Kiel Opera House, restored to its former magnificence.
Powell Symphony Hall - 38.6402, -90.2301 - Powell Hall - A magnificent performance center, home to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
The Shakespeare Festival - 38.63802, -90.29066 - Shakespeare Theatre Association - Each year and the Shakespeare Festival St. Louis produces professional Shakespeare theater, outdoors in Forest Park, free and for a diverse audience. Free shows are usually put on in the late spring and early summer. An excellent way to spend a summer evening in St. Louis. In addition it provides education through schools and community outreach.
Sheldon Concert Hall - 38.6397, -90.2333 - The Sheldon - The Sheldon's perfect acoustics earn it the reputation as the "Carnegie Hall of St. Louis". It features the best in jazz, folk, and classical music, and joins with the Sheldon Art Galleries to promote both music and visual arts.
Whitaker Music Festival - - Wednesday evenings in summer enjoy music in the beautiful Missouri Botanical Garden. Admission is free (after 5PM), and you can pack your own picnic basket and cooler. Genre ranges from jazz to folk-rock to world music. Bring folding chairs or a blanket to spread on the lawn.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in St. Louis

In addition to these entries and there are a number of suburban shopping malls in St. Louis County.

Delmar Loop - Funky, hip and great for people watching and the University City Loop is one of the best places in St. Louis to fulfill your "alternative" shopping needs.
Downtown St. Louis - Revitalized Downtown St. Louis is now home to a number of local fashion-forward shops and several upscale furniture stores. For the latest in fashion trends in a non-mall environment and there is nothing like checking out the boutiques downtown St. Louis. Most are centered around Washington Avenue. There is also a six-story Macy's department store in the company's Midwestern headquarters on Olive St.
The Hill - The city's Italian neighborhood, The Hill has a great selection of Italian restaurants, shops and businesses.
Washington Avenue - 900 - 2000 Washington Avenue - Washington Avenue encompasses the Washington Avenue Historic District, which used to be the garment neighborhood in St. Louis. It is full of warehouses and beautiful brick buildings. The area is now filled with artists, clothiers, hatters, and some Halal restaurants.
Cherokee Street - Cherokee Street includes a 12-block stretch of art galleries, antique stores, cafés, restaurants.

Halal Restaurants in St. Louis

St. Louis has its very own magazine and accompanying website, Sauce, which is the definitive guide to dining in St. Louis. Visit for a searchable restaurant directory, news, and reviews.

Provel Cheese, please|As you're gazing at a restaurant menu in St. Louis, you're likely to notice "Provel" listed as a topping choice for Burgers or Pizzas, or as an ingredient in other dishes. It's not just a weird local abbreviation for provolone!

Provel is actually a processed Cheese blend of provolone, Swiss, and cheddar cheeses, and St. Louisans put it on everything. Well, maybe not everything, but anyplace you'd expect to find provolone, or Swiss, or even mozzarella, you're likely to instead see Provel.

Provel Cheese is, in fact, a key component of St. Louis-style pizza, which by default consists of a cracker-thin unleavened crust, with heavily oreganoed pizza Sauce and plenty of Provel on top.

Try St. Louis original foods

Barbequed Beef Steaks, St. Louis-style — Boston Butt sliced into Steaks, basted with Maull's Barbecue sauce
Gooey butter cake — a type of Coffee cake with a bottom layer of buttery yellow cake and a top layer of either egg and cream Cheese, or butter and sugar
Toasted ravioli — breaded and then deep fried and these small Meat, Cheese, or veggie stuffed Pasta pockets reflect local Italian influence; a favorite bar food in St. Louis
Slinger — a large plate full of hash browns piled over with two eggs and a hamburger patty (or other meat) and then covered with chili and Cheese (onions optional); a popular ultra-heavy diner food
St. Louis-style pizza — made with Provel Cheese on a super thin crust.
St. Paul sandwiches — a fried egg and vegetable patty on white bread with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise; unique to the Chinese-American restaurants in St. Louis

Gus's Pretzels - 38.5969, -90.2175 - Gus' Pretzels Gus' Pretzels great hot LARGE pretzels about 1' long and 1" diameter!

Maull's Barbecue Sauce — a spicy, semi-sweet tomato-based Sauce unusual for containing pepper pulp and anchovies; available in eight varieties.
Red Hot Riplets — a somewhat-spicy variety of potato chips made by local firm Old Vienna with St. Louis-style barbecue sauce.

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard - Ted Drewes - Every St. Louis resident has had Ted Drewes at some point in their life. They have two locations in St. Louis, including one on the original Route 66. Featuring dozens of toppings for its famous frozen custard, it's a wonderful treat in the warmer months.

Bakeries

St. Louis' German legacy is evidenced in its vintage bakeries throughout the metro area:

Federhofer's Bakery | 9005 Gravois Street ☎ +1 314 832-5116
Lubeley's Bakery | 7815 Watson Road ☎ +1 314 961-7160

The Hill

If you are a fan of Italian, head over to a neighborhood known as the Hill. Home of Yogi Berra and the Hill has more Italian restaurants than any other area in the city.

Adriana's | - ☎ +1 314 773-3833 - Sicilian. Not open for dinner but can boast one of the best Italian veggie sandwiches out there. Lines are long but move quickly.
Cunetto's House of Pasta - ☎ +1 314 781-1135
Favazzas - ☎ +1 314 772-4454
Guido's Pizzeria and Tapas - 5046 Shaw Ave ☎ +1 314 771-4900 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - midnight - Guido's blends the traditional Italian-American fare of the Hill District with distinctly Spanish-flavored tapas plates.
Zia's Restaurant - ☎ +1 314 776-0020 - One of the most popular restaurants on The Hill, Zia's Pastas stand out in St. Louis.
Rigazzi's Restaurant | 4945 Daggett Ave ☎ +1 314 772-4900 - High-quality Italian food, with lots of old-country atmosphere. Wait can be long, but food is good.

Central West End

Bar Italia - Italian. Delightful venue for parties, drinking, picking up lovely ladies and happytimes. Refreshingly, ID's are rarely checked, although this tends to be a bit of a secret, so the crowd is actually happily devoid of drunken teenyboppers.
Coffee Cartel | 2 Maryland Plz ☎ +1 314 454-0000 - 24 hour Coffee shop with free wi-fi.
Dressel's | 419 N. Euclid Ave ☎ +1 314 361-1060 - Possibly St. Louis's only Welsh pub, Dressel's features wood panel walls, original artwork from floor to ceiling of literary and jazz legends, and a central bar that makes this quite a cozy establishment. Try the homemade pretzel, anything with their organic juice and Cheese Sauces, Ruben sandwiches, or Welsh rarebit.
Eau Bistro and Café | 232 North KingsHighway in the historic Chase Park Plaza hotel ☎ +1 314 454-9000 - Trendy, avant-garde cuisine and a great list, this place is great for a date or night out before a movie or the nightlife options in the CWE.

Delmar Loop

The Loop features award-winning dining, and has everything from sidewalk cafés to upscale restaurants. This is a great street to walk and find something that appeals to your palate. Many ethnic restaurants, including Lebanese and (Thai), are on the Loop.

Riddles Penultimate Café and Wine Bar - 6307 Delmar Blvd ☎ +1 314 725-6985 - A place to eat, drink, and listen to music on the Loop. A constantly changing menu features only food from local farmers and producers. Now under a different name.
Blueberry Hill - 6504 Delmar Blvd 38.6557, -90.3050 ☎ +1 314 727-4444 - A true landmark restaurant, open till 3AM. Chuck Berry used to play here frequently. Absolutely filled with pop-culture memorabilia spanning decades, including lunchboxes, concert posters, toys, sports trading cards, and other Americana. This place is definitely not one to miss.
Fitz's Rootsoft drink - 6605 Delmar Blvd American Grill, Family friendly, watch the bottle factory go to work as you dine.
The Melting Pot - 6683 Delmar Blvd ☎ +1 314 725-4141 - Fondue. Reservations are crucially required here.
Pi - 6144 Delmar Blvd ☎ +1 314 727-6633 - The crowds don't lie - this is terrific Pizzas.

South City

Das Bevo - The Bevo Mill | ☎ +1 314 832-2251 - 4749 Gravois. August Busch, of the Busch family and brewery, built this giant windmill as his private dining room in the early 1900s. Today it serves traditional German cuisine and amazing breakfast. Look for the giant windmill - you can't miss it if you're in South City. This restaurant closed abruptly in March 2009, reopening in early 2023 in time for Mother’s Day. Don’t miss the your chance to join the Beir-choir the First Thursday of each month.
Eleven Eleven Mississippi - ☎ +1 314 241-9999 - 1111 Mississippi. Consistently on critic's Best Of list (if not at the top), Eleven Eleven features an interesting fusion of American and Mediterranean/Tuscan cuisine and the city's finest fruit cocktails. Exposed brick walls, an open kitchen, and a busy dining room has made this place a St. Louis favorite for the past several years.
Lulu's Local Eatery - 3201 South Grand ☎ +1 314 300-8215 - Opening from Monday to Saturday: 11:30AM Monday - 9PM; Sunday: Closed A vegan restaurant with a great selection of draft soft drinks.
Merb's Candies - 4000 South Grand Blvd ☎ +1 314 832-7117 - Old-fashioned Chocolates, Candies, and other sweets. Try the 'bionic Candies apple' and the delicious chocolate-dipped strawberries.
Sidney Street Café - 2000 Sidney Street ☎ +1 314 771-5777 - In a 100+ year old brick building and the inside features exposed brick and street lamps to be reminiscent of a New Orleans sidewalk café. The attentive wait staff always gives a verbal presentation of the entire menu, which has many tried-and-true favorites and seasonally changing newer items. A great place for a first date or anniversary.
Chocolates Chocolate Chocolates Company - 6740 Chippewa Street ☎ +1 314 832-2639 - Chocolates Chocolate Chocolates Company is an award-winning chocolatier founded in St. Louis, Missouri. The company was founded in 1981 after the founding chocolatier spend over a decade training with the finest chocolatiers in the world. They specialize in fresh, Chocolates covered Strawberries, Premium Truffles, Gourmet Boxed Chocolates, holiday Chocolates and Chocolates molded novelties all made fresh daily.
Hodak's - 2100 Gravois ☎ +1 314 776-7292 - Hodak's has been St. Louis' premier stop for fried Chicken lovers since 1962! Hodak's has been featured on Rachael Ray's "$40 a Day" on the Food Network. If you like Chicken and a lot of food for a small price, this is the place to go. (If you are meeting a group, you will not be seated until all members of your party arrive.) ~$5-10 per person.
Blues City Deli - 2438 McNair ☎ +1 314 773-8225 - Some of the best Po-Boys from cities on the "Blues Highway", St. Louis, New Orleans, Memphis, and Chicago. Add in some Love with a little taste from Italy. Set it in a turn of the century store front in one of St. Louis' great historic neighborhoods (Benton Park. Drench your ears with some of the best Blues from the 1920s to the 50s.
Olympia Kebob House & Taverna - 1543 McCausland Ave ☎ +1 314 781-1299 - Greek food.

Downtown

Broadway Oyster Bar - 736 S. Broadway ☎ +1 314 621-8811 - Cajun Creole cuisine with live jazz and blues.
BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups - ☎ +1 314 436-5222 - 700 South Broadway. Name says it all.
Eat-Rite Diner - 622 Chouteau Ave ☎ +1 314 621-9621 | Opening Hours: 24-hours Burger: $2.20A 24-hour diner that looks like it is part of a 1940s movie set, complete with stools and pinball machines. Most sandwiches and other items cost less than $3.
Hannegan's Restaurant and Pub - 719 N. 2nd Street ☎ +1 314 241-8877 - On Laclede's Landing, uniquely St. Louis in nature.
Kemoll's - ☎ +1 314 421-0555 - 1 Metropolitan Sq. Superb Italian cuisine in a stunning setting atop 1 Metropolitan Plaza.
Mosaic - 1101 Lucas Ave ☎ +1 314-621-6001 - One of downtown's hotspots for food, festivities and fun, Mosaic is a fantastic modern fusion tapas-style restaurant featuring more than 40 soft drinks by the glass.
Rooster - 1104 Locust Street ☎ +1 314-241-8188 - A small European-style café with great crepes, sandwiches, and salads. On the affordable side, this place is ideal for breakfast or lunch - or a weekend brunch.
Schlafly Taproom - 2100 Locust Street ☎ +1 314 241-BEER - Surprisingly good "European inspired pub food", and great microbrew soft drinks on tap in a remodeled brick warehouse. Many tables have views of the organic juice being brewed in action, and as the building is quite old, you can feel the hum and vibrations of the brewery process through the floor.
Tony's - 410 Market Street ☎ +1 314 231-7007 - Opens 5PM. The only AAA rated five-diamond fine restaurant in the State of Missouri, this is considered by most to be the city's finest restaurant. Make reservations, look nice, and appreciate the fine cuisine and outstanding service.
Top of the Riverfront - Web: $$diningentertainment?opendocument&de 200 South 4th Street ☎ +1 314 241-9500 - at the Millennium Hotel, 28 stories up on top of the Millennium Hotel the restaurant revolves 360 degrees around while you eat. A wonderful view of the city and riverfront.

Midtown

Pappy's Smokehouse - 3106 Olive Street ☎ +1 314 535-4340 - Slow smoked Memphis style BBQ. Long line will form during the lunch rush but it moves fast.
The Fountain on Locust - 3037 Locust ☎ +1 314 535-7800 - Serves an extensive offering of decadent ice cream desserts. Everything is made in house except for the ice cream. Try the pineapple inside out cake in a cup. Or if you only have a small sweet tooth then the world's smallest sundae is just for you. They also have an abundance of adult only ice cream shakes and martinis. You should also give the signature Polish dill pickle soup a chance.

Most tourists will be familiar with St. Louis' world famous Anheuser-Busch brewery, especially its signature variety Budweiser, or their best-seller Bud Light. However, unless you are accustomed to American style pilsners, it is unlikely you will find these and other Anheuser-Busch brands suit your palate. For those more familiar with European brews or who have been caught up in the domestic sheesha lounge explosion interested in sampling a local brewery's product and the Saint Louis Brewery's Schlafly microbrews are more likely to satisfy. Schlfaly is the largest sheesha lounge in St. Louis but not the only one. 4Hands, Civil Life, Urban Chestnut, Plaza One, Perennial Artisan Ales, and O'Fallon Brewery are just a few of the other breweries in town. They are definitely worth a look.

If you would rather explore rather than choose one specific establishment, two areas in St. Louis are great for wandering from location to location: The Central West End (featuring Sub-Zero Vodka Bar and the Drunken Fish, Tom's Bar and the Loading Zone, Mandarin Lounge, and Bissinger's Chocolates Lounge all off Euclid Ave), and Downtown centered around Washington Ave (featuring Kyo, Home, Pepper Lounge, Lucas Park Grille, Plush, Nectar, and rue13). St. Louis's MetroLink system is great if you prefer not to drive, but much of the line will stop running by 1AM.

St. Louis is also home to a number of friendly nightlife options. From busy bars to energetic dance clubs, make sure to stop by rBar, Atomic Cowboy, Novak's, and the Complex. Much of these are on Manchester Road in Forest Park Southeast.

The Big Bang - 807 N. Second Street ☎ +1 314 241-BANG - Laclede's Landing. Two dueling piano players lead the crowd in a rock 'n' roll sing-along show.
Blueberry Hill - 6504 Delmar Blvd on the Delmar loop ☎ +1 314 727-4444 - Restaurant, darts, bar open till 3AM.
Cicero's - 6691 Delmar Blvd, University City ☎ +1 314 862-0009 - Cicero's probably derives the bulk of its income from the pizza joint upstairs, which is fair, because the pizza is good. That said the main interest for the traveler is the well equipped and the venue downstairs, which hosts touring indie and rock bands.
Halo Bar - 6161 Delmar in the Music venue The Pagent.
Hair of the Dog - 1212 Washington Downtown - Washington's only dive bar; great atmosphere and affordable drink prices. Cheers-type environment, where everybody knows each other's name, and strangers are warmly welcomed. Service is a strong point, and this place is perhaps St. Louis' best watering hole.
Heavy Anchor - 5226 Gravois Ave ☎ +1 314 352-5226 - Bevo Mills favorite with the friendliest bar staff and huge selection of bottled organic juice and drink. Featuring one of Street Louis's greatest venues in the back where local bands can be seen every weekend and free movies are featured on Wednesdays
Pinup Bowl - 6191 Delmar Bowling alley and martini lounge open till 3AM.
The Silver Ballroom - 4701 Morgan Ford Road - Bevo Mills bar featuring 14 pinball machines and a punk rock juke box
Sub Zero Vodka Bar - 308 N. Euclid Av ☎ +1 314 367-1200 - in the Central West End.
Venice Café - 1903 Pestalozzi Street ☎ +1 314 772-5994 - South City area. A mosaic-covered bar with outside sitting features nightly music.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to St. Louis

St. Louis - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to St. Louis, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for St. Louis. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in St. Louis and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to St. Louis. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to St. Louis. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inSt. Louis: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in St. Louis.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in St. Louis: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in St. Louis, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in St. Louis.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in St. Louis, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in St. Louis, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within St. Louis and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in St. Louis, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in St. Louis, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of St. Louis without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for St. Louis is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring St. Louis.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group St. Louis is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

St. Louis does have the host of usual Marriott, Hilton, Holiday Inn and similar chains. Check out chain websites for exact locations throughout the metropolitan region. One great thing about the city is an abundance of hotel rooms, convention and meeting space, and amenities for travelers. Since the city has a low cost of living, even for the Midwest, you might find even the most expensive hotels relatively affordable; rooms at even the Ritz-Carlton start in the mid $200s per day.

In addition to the following listings, which are in St. Louis city, see St. Louis County for more listings.

Drury Pear Tree Inn - previously Hampton Inn | 2111 Market Street 38.63116, -90.21248 ☎ +1 314 241-3200 Near the Union Station. Swimming pool.
Huckleberry Finn Youth Hostel - 1904-1908 South 12th Street ☎ +1 314 374-8696 - Price - Thirty-year history. Separate men's and women's dorms. Beds are $30 per day. (As of May 2018 hostel is temporarily closed for reservations per hostel owner, who said he hopes to re-open in mid-July 2023, and recommends to call or e-mail ahead to make sure he is open since the website does not reflect the hostel's current status.)

Mid-range

Drury Inn Union Station - 201 South 20th Street 38.6279, -90.2102 ☎ +1 314 231-3900 Indoor pool, restaurant. Restored historic hotel, near the magnificent Union Station.
Moonrise Hotel | 6177 Delmar The Loop An affordable, luxury boutique right on the Delmar Loop. True to its name and the entire hotel, and every room, is lunar-themed. Check out the roof-top bar with great views of downtown. Close to Clayton, University City, Washington University and tourist attractions.

Chase Park Plaza - 212-232 North KingsHighway Blvd ☎ +1 314 633-3000 - A historic luxury hotel in the heart of the Central West End, right across the street from Forest Park. The "place to see and be seen" in the roaring 20s, this place retains its original, elaborate yet graceful, ambiance after a $100-million renovation.
Four Seasons Hotel - 999 North Second Street ☎ +1 314 881-5800 - The Four Seasons' newest hotel, in Downtown St. Louis in the Lumiere Place casino and entertainment complex. The structure itself is an exciting and vibrant addition to the St. Louis skyline, and with being just steps from Laclede's Landing and there is plenty to do around this urban oasis.
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark - ☎ +1 314 421-1776 +1 314 331-9029 - 1 South Broadway. Right next door to the St. Louis Cardinals' Busch stadium.
Millennium Hotel St. Louis - 200 South 4th Street ☎ +1 314 241-9500 +1 314 516-8149 - The 28-story hotel offers 780 guestrooms and suites as well as 65,000 square feet of flexible event space in downtown St. Louis. It features the only revolving restaurant in St. Louis with 360 degree views of the city including the Gateway Arch.
Renaissance Grand Hotel - 800 Washington Ave 38.63052, -90.19229 ☎ +1 314 621-9600 Luxury hotel, historic downtown flagship.
The Roberts Mayfair - A Wyndham Historic Hotel - 806 Saint Charles Street ☎ +1 314 421-2500 +1 314 421-0770 - Luxury hotel. Join a guest list that includes Irving Berlin, Cary Grant and Harry Truman. Since 1925, American notables have made the Mayfair Hotel Street Louis their St. Louis headquarters and home away from home. Once you experience the special blend of elegance and service, you'll know why.
Union Station Marriott - 1820 Market Street 38.6291, -90.2077 ☎ +1 314 421-6655A hotel in the heart of downtown with 550 rooms inside the historic train station lined with trendy tourist shops. Access to the metro link makes this a convenient place to stay.

Campgrounds

St. Louis RV Park - 900 North Jefferson Ave 38.6381, -90.2127 at Dr Martin Luther King Dr ☎ +1 314-241-3330 +1-800-878-3330 Check-in: before 6PM / Check-out: noon $35-50 - Full hookup, pull-through sites, right on the edge of downtown. It may not be very scenic—okay, it's crucially a parking lot in the middle of the city—but it's better than parking at Wal-Mart. Free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, convenience store, meeting room.

Stay Safe

Crime

St. Louis' designation as the Most Dangerous City in America should not deter the potential visitor. In reality St. Louis is just as safe as any other Midwestern city - that is to say, extremely safe in suburbs and wealthy neighborhoods, and quite dangerous in inner-city slums. The statistical discrepancy is because, unlike most cities, Street Louis' municipal boundaries include mostly slums and very few suburb-like areas. The areas of the city proper that are most often visited by tourists, such as Clayton, Downtown and the Central West End, and Forest Park, have quite low crime rates.

The northern suburb of Ferguson, Missouri gained widespread media attention in 2014 for riots against police brutality, but these are no longer ongoing.

Some economically depressed North County suburbs like Wellston, Pagedale and parts of Normandy and Jennings, as well as many parts of North St. Louis city are unsafe. The post-war exodus to the suburbs has taken a huge economic toll on these areas, leaving many buildings abandoned, decaying, or demolished. East St. Louis, in Illinois, is also noted for its high crime rate (this is not true of Alton or Belleville, in Illinois to the north and south). When in the city, a general guideline (though politically incorrect and somewhat simplistic) is that areas north of Delmar Blvd are unsafe, and should be entirely avoided after dark. Most tourists, however, will have little reason to visit any of these places, so it should not present reason for much concern.

Some Metrolink stations are in areas some may find questionable after dark as well. But most downtown areas around Busch Stadium, and Union Station, as well as the St. Louis University area and commuter lots near the airport, are generally safe and patrolled.

Natural disasters

St. Louis sits on a fault line, whose last big earthquake changed the course of the Mississippi River. Another earthquake still remains a possibility today—albeit a remote one, according to most scientists.

St. Louis gets a lot of urban tornadoes, so make sure you understand tornado safety precautions.

Cope

Consulates in St. Louis

Germany (Honorary) | 330 Wenneker Dr ☎ +1 314 567-4601 +1 314 567-1101

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Italy (Honorary) | One Metropolitan Sq, 211 North Broadway Ste 3000 ☎ +1 314 259-5931 +1 314 259-5985

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Ireland (Honorary) | 1015 Locust St, Suite 710 ☎ +1 314 727-1000 +1 314 727-2960

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Netherlands (Honorary) - ☎ +1 636 751-0984

News & References

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from St. Louis

Nearby

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is just across the river in Illinois. It is the site of the largest pre-Columbian city north of Mexico, with an estimated population of 10-20,000 people at its peak. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The top of the "Monk's Mound" offers amazing views of the city and the arch and the free museum is very well done and gives great insights into how the people of what is now America lived 1,000 years ago. It is hard, although feasible, to reach the site via public transportation, but it is a $25 Uber ride from downtown.
The Katy Trail State Bike Trail. The Katy Trail is a bike path built where a Kansas-Missouri-Texas railroad line formerly ran. It's over 200 miles long, and biking on a section (or the whole thing) and stopping on the small towns dotting the tree-lined trail is a worthwhile excursion. Great Muslim Friendly place for bikers, runners, and those who want to experience small town Missouri and the great outdoors.
Lewis and Clark State Memorial Park (Camp Dubois) where the Missouri River joins the Mississippi River. On the Illinois side, about 15 miles from the Gateway Arch. Take I-70 North to Exit #248A McKinley Bridge and then Hwy 3 north towards Alton, exit at New Poag Rd. (Highway 203) and turn left. This is the location that explorers Lewis and Clark stayed at to begin their journey to the Pacific in 1803-04. Short hiking trails, 82 campsites, 1930s lodge, popular for family picnics.

Further afield

Alton (Illinois)|Alton is a historic river town just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis. Enjoy Cafes, winter eagle watching, 50 antique shops, 9 golf courses, historic sites, fine dining, and elegant bed and breakfast accommodations. For a scenic day trip, take the Great River Road north from Alton to Grafton, Illinois, stopping for antique shops and then on to lunch at the Père Marquette Lodge in Père Marquette State Park. This drive is especially beautiful in the fall months, but in the winter you can see a number of bald eagles roosting along the river bluffs.
St. Charles (Missouri)|St. Charles - nearby and makes a nice day trip.
Jefferson City - Take a short trip to the state capital!
Troy (Missouri)|Troy - only a short ride away.