20 Things to Do in St. Louis Right Now

By on Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 2:53 am

You might think that St. Louis is full of fun during the summer and that in the winter it’s best to just stay home and hide out under blankets. But some of the best summer activities are actually even better during the coldest months. From classic St. Louis landmarks to little-known spots you have to check out, you should keep these places on your list all year round.

You might think that St. Louis is full of fun during the summer and that in the winter it’s best to just stay home and hide out under blankets. But some of the best summer activities are actually even better during the coldest months. From classic St. Louis landmarks to little-known spots you have to check out, you should keep these places on your list all year round.

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360 1 S. Broadway, 314-241-8439 Rooftop bars are a big thing in the summer, especially ones that overlook Busch Stadium. Bars with these kind of primo views can be difficult to get into during baseball season, but are easily accessed in the winter. Live large. Photo by Sara Bannoura

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1 S. Broadway, 314-241-8439
Rooftop bars are a big thing in the summer, especially ones that overlook Busch Stadium. Bars with these kind of primo views can be difficult to get into during baseball season, but are easily accessed in the winter. Live large.

Photo by Sara Bannoura
Fast Eddie’s Bon Air 1530 E. 4th St., 618-462-5532 This place is packed from the spring through the fall every year, but it’s fairly easy to navigate in the winter. In the colder months you can get all of that Hot Chick On-A Stick action without having to deal with all of the crowds. Put this affordable classic at the top of your to-do list. Photo courtesy of Deborah Hyland/Riverfront Times

Fast Eddie’s Bon Air

1530 E. 4th St., 618-462-5532
This place is packed from the spring through the fall every year, but it’s fairly easy to navigate in the winter. In the colder months you can get all of that Hot Chick On-A Stick action without having to deal with all of the crowds. Put this affordable classic at the top of your to-do list.

Photo courtesy of Deborah Hyland/Riverfront Times
Confluence Point State Park 1000 Riverlands Way, 636-899-1135 It’s easy to feel awed by the mighty confluence. This natural beauty sees a lot of suitors when it’s hot outside, but it’s a special treat to visit her when it’s cold and you can be by yourselves. Give her a visit and stand at the spot where two robust rivers meet. Photo courtesy of Google Maps

Confluence Point State Park

1000 Riverlands Way, 636-899-1135
It’s easy to feel awed by the mighty confluence. This natural beauty sees a lot of suitors when it’s hot outside, but it’s a special treat to visit her when it’s cold and you can be by yourselves. Give her a visit and stand at the spot where two robust rivers meet.

Photo courtesy of Google Maps
Cafe Madeleine 183 S. Orange Ave., 407-985-5272 It’s known for its luxurious outdoor seating area, but the cafe inside the Piper Palm House will give you a top-tier brunch year-round. And best of all, during the colder months the cafe is less crowded, meaning you’ll have first pick at the delicious buffet. Photo courtesy of Google Maps

Cafe Madeleine

183 S. Orange Ave., 407-985-5272
It’s known for its luxurious outdoor seating area, but the cafe inside the Piper Palm House will give you a top-tier brunch year-round. And best of all, during the colder months the cafe is less crowded, meaning you’ll have first pick at the delicious buffet.

Photo courtesy of Google Maps
St. Louis Zoo Government Dr., 314-781-0900 Not only is the Zoo free, this family fun zone isn’t nearly as populated when it’s cold outside. If you put on your mittens and get there early enough in the day, you can practically have the place to yourself. Don't forget to say hi to the penguins. Photo courtesy of Micah Usher/Riverfront Times

St. Louis Zoo

Government Dr., 314-781-0900
Not only is the Zoo free, this family fun zone isn’t nearly as populated when it’s cold outside. If you put on your mittens and get there early enough in the day, you can practically have the place to yourself. Don't forget to say hi to the penguins.

Photo courtesy of Micah Usher/Riverfront Times
The City Cages 900 S. Boyle Ave., 314-531-7964 Baseball is usually owned by summer, but not at the City Cages. Inside these batting cages it doesn’t even matter that it’s hockey season, you’ll be hitting virtual home runs and planning to be a St. Louis Cardinal one day. Places like this are the best during the off-season. Batter up. Photo courtesy of Google Maps

The City Cages

900 S. Boyle Ave., 314-531-7964
Baseball is usually owned by summer, but not at the City Cages. Inside these batting cages it doesn’t even matter that it’s hockey season, you’ll be hitting virtual home runs and planning to be a St. Louis Cardinal one day. Places like this are the best during the off-season. Batter up.

Photo courtesy of Google Maps
Lafayette Park 2023 Lafayette Ave., 314-772-5724 Lafayette Park is easily the most beautiful small park in the city. Its footbridges, sculpted gardens and foliage are impressive in the summer, but take on a aura of otherworldly beauty in the winter when they intermingle with snow. Photo courtesy of Dave Thompson/Flickr

Lafayette Park

2023 Lafayette Ave., 314-772-5724
Lafayette Park is easily the most beautiful small park in the city. Its footbridges, sculpted gardens and foliage are impressive in the summer, but take on a aura of otherworldly beauty in the winter when they intermingle with snow.

Photo courtesy of Dave Thompson/Flickr
The Griot Museum of Black History 2505 St. Louis Ave., 314-241-7057 Parents usually take their children to museums over the summer as a way to keep them entertained, but kids are often calmer and in the winter when they're not so overstimulated. Smaller museums like the Griot provide not just entertainment and education, but a cozy refuge from the nasty weather. Photo courtesy of Google Maps

The Griot Museum of Black History

2505 St. Louis Ave., 314-241-7057
Parents usually take their children to museums over the summer as a way to keep them entertained, but kids are often calmer and in the winter when they're not so overstimulated. Smaller museums like the Griot provide not just entertainment and education, but a cozy refuge from the nasty weather.

Photo courtesy of Google Maps
Laclede’s Landing 710 N 2nd St., 314-241-5876 During the summer months this area presents as a party zone, all neon lights and stumbling bachelorettes. But during the winter is the best time to visit because all of that distraction is muted and you can appreciate the history, the cobblestones and the quiet power of the Mississippi. Photo courtesy of Brock Roseberry/Flickr

Laclede’s Landing

710 N 2nd St., 314-241-5876
During the summer months this area presents as a party zone, all neon lights and stumbling bachelorettes. But during the winter is the best time to visit because all of that distraction is muted and you can appreciate the history, the cobblestones and the quiet power of the Mississippi.

Photo courtesy of Brock Roseberry/Flickr
Missouri Botanical Garden 4344 Shaw Blvd., 314-557-5100 Tourists always plan to visit the Missouri Botanical Garden in the spring when they’re desperate for some time outdoors, but locals know that the sweet spot is after the Garden Glow and before the flowers are in full bloom. And if you get too cold, the Climatron is there as your own personal warming center. Photo courtesy of Melissa/Flickr

Missouri Botanical Garden

4344 Shaw Blvd., 314-557-5100
Tourists always plan to visit the Missouri Botanical Garden in the spring when they’re desperate for some time outdoors, but locals know that the sweet spot is after the Garden Glow and before the flowers are in full bloom. And if you get too cold, the Climatron is there as your own personal warming center.

Photo courtesy of Melissa/Flickr

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