Places Every St. Louisan Should Take Out-of-Towners

By on Wed, Nov 23, 2022 at 10:12 am

So you have guests coming to stay, and they want to see St. Louis ... What do you do? Plenty, that's what.

Read on for our picks of things you must do with out-of-towners — from food to nightlife to kid-friendly destinations. In the process of showing off the city you live in, you just may find yourself falling in love with the Lou all over again, too.

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City Museum (750 N 16th Street, 314-231-2489) There's truly nothing like the City Museum. Yeah, it's the go-to spot for out-of-towners, but it earned that designation for a reason, so be a cool host and don't let your company miss out on the experience.
Sarah Lovett
City Museum
(750 N 16th Street, 314-231-2489)

There's truly nothing like the City Museum. Yeah, it's the go-to spot for out-of-towners, but it earned that designation for a reason, so be a cool host and don't let your company miss out on the experience.

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Broadway Oyster Bar (736 S Broadway, 314-621-8811) We asked where we should take out-of-towners in our subreddit and u/katieb102588 recommended Broadway Oyster Bar.
Lulu Nix

Broadway Oyster Bar
(736 S Broadway, 314-621-8811)

We asked where we should take out-of-towners in our subreddit and u/katieb102588 recommended Broadway Oyster Bar.
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Lafayette Square Be sure to show your guests all around Lafayette Square. It has a history of impressing out-of-towers — they can't get over our gorgeous architecture. Soulard has the same effect.
Photo credit: Flickr / Ian Freimuth.
Lafayette Square

Be sure to show your guests all around Lafayette Square. It has a history of impressing out-of-towers — they can't get over our gorgeous architecture. Soulard has the same effect.

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St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (718 N. Grand Boulevard, 314-534-1700) First off, Powell Hall is a true stunner — you can promise your guest plenty of Instagram-worthy photos. Second of all, the St. Louis Symphony is stellar, with Grammy Awards to boot. Plus, the symphony offers shows that appeal to all tastes, from Beethoven to Disney in Concert.
Photo credit: Flickr / geekoftheweek.
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
(718 N. Grand Boulevard, 314-534-1700)

First off, Powell Hall is a true stunner — you can promise your guest plenty of Instagram-worthy photos. Second of all, the St. Louis Symphony is stellar, with Grammy Awards to boot. Plus, the symphony offers shows that appeal to all tastes, from Beethoven to Disney in Concert.
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Ted Drewes Locations on Chippewa and South Grand Oh, your guests think they have the best frozen custard back home? Prove them wrong with a trip to Ted Drewes. It's only right.
Ian Froeb
Ted Drewes
Locations on Chippewa and South Grand

Oh, your guests think they have the best frozen custard back home? Prove them wrong with a trip to Ted Drewes. It's only right.

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The Magic House (516 S Kirkwood Road, 314-822-8900) And if your guests are a wee bit younger, take them to the Magic House. Then again, adults may get a kick out of it, too.
Photo credit: Flickr / Roy Niswanger.
The Magic House
(516 S Kirkwood Road, 314-822-8900)

And if your guests are a wee bit younger, take them to the Magic House. Then again, adults may get a kick out of it, too.

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Schlafly Bottleworks (Multiple locations including 7260 Southwest Avenue, 314-241-2337) Sure, there's the Anheuser Busch tour. But why not give your guest an experience truly unique to St. Louis with a trip to Schlafly? They'll experience good food, good drinks, live music and take home some cases they wouldn't normally get anywhere else.
Photo credit:RFT photo.
Schlafly Bottleworks
(Multiple locations including 7260 Southwest Avenue, 314-241-2337)

Sure, there's the Anheuser Busch tour. But why not give your guest an experience truly unique to St. Louis with a trip to Schlafly? They'll experience good food, good drinks, live music and take home some cases they wouldn't normally get anywhere else.

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Off Broadway (3509 Lemp Avenue) Nothing introduces you to a city quite like its music scene, and Off Broadway will be a great introduction for your out-of-town visitors.
Photo credit:RFT photo.
Off Broadway
(3509 Lemp Avenue)

Nothing introduces you to a city quite like its music scene, and Off Broadway will be a great introduction for your out-of-town visitors.

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Gioia’s Deli (1934 Macklind Avenue, 314-776-9410) r/StLouis Reddit user HD61480 recommended Gioia's for "a hot salami and roast beef sandwich on garlic cheese bread."
Rosalind Early

Gioia’s Deli
(1934 Macklind Avenue, 314-776-9410)

r/StLouis Reddit user HD61480 recommended Gioia's for "a hot salami and roast beef sandwich on garlic cheese bread."
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City Foundry STL (3730 Foundry Way) Reddit user u/BernieSandorClegainz (great username) recs the City Foundry.
Mabel Suen

City Foundry STL
(3730 Foundry Way)

Reddit user u/BernieSandorClegainz (great username) recs the City Foundry.
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Great River Road (Grafton, Illinois) Another user on our subreddit (u/stlkatherine) recommended taking your guests on a drive through the Great River Road.
Flickr / @senzenina

Great River Road
(Grafton, Illinois)

Another user on our subreddit (u/stlkatherine) recommended taking your guests on a drive through the Great River Road.
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The Delmar Loop Not via the trolley, though. Just walk around the Loop and take it all in.
DANNY WICENTOWSKI

The Delmar Loop
Not via the trolley, though. Just walk around the Loop and take it all in.
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Tower Grove Park (4257 Northeast Drive) Another stunning example of St. Louis' great parks, Tower Grove Park is one to show off.
@stephen_bolen / Flickr

Tower Grove Park
(4257 Northeast Drive)

Another stunning example of St. Louis' great parks, Tower Grove Park is one to show off.
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Take them to Imo's. Say what you will about Imo's pizza, but the fact is, it's uniquely St. Louis. Let your guests make their own verdict about this Provel-topped, thin-crust wonder and experience the pie as it should be — fresh and piping hot.
Photo credit: Flickr / Liza Lagman Sperl.
Take them to Imo's.

Say what you will about Imo's pizza, but the fact is, it's uniquely St. Louis. Let your guests make their own verdict about this Provel-topped, thin-crust wonder and experience the pie as it should be — fresh and piping hot.

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Citygarden (801 Market Street) Take in the sights downtown with a stop at Citygarden. It's smartly designed, it's great for people-watching, and there's a picturesque view of the Arch — they'll definitely want to snag a photo or two.
Photo courtesy of Flickr / Dave Clark.
Citygarden
(801 Market Street)

Take in the sights downtown with a stop at Citygarden. It's smartly designed, it's great for people-watching, and there's a picturesque view of the Arch — they'll definitely want to snag a photo or two.
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St. Louis Wheel (201 S 18th Street, 314-923-3960) The St. Louis Wheel is another addition to the city that your visitors would love to see if they haven't been here since COVID-19 took over. At 200 feet tall, you can see the whole city at the top and point to all your favorite spots.
Photo credit: Jaime Lees
St. Louis Wheel
(201 S 18th Street, 314-923-3960)

The St. Louis Wheel is another addition to the city that your visitors would love to see if they haven't been here since COVID-19 took over. At 200 feet tall, you can see the whole city at the top and point to all your favorite spots.

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Soulard Farmer's Market (730 Carroll Street, 314-622-4180) Speaking of Soulard, don't forget to take your friends to Soulard Market. You can grab some red beans and rice from Norton's Cajun Corner and wander along the aisles listening vendors hawk everything from giant squash to live turkeys.
Photo credit: Flickr / Missouri Division of Tourism.
Soulard Farmer's Market
(730 Carroll Street, 314-622-4180)

Speaking of Soulard, don't forget to take your friends to Soulard Market. You can grab some red beans and rice from Norton's Cajun Corner and wander along the aisles listening vendors hawk everything from giant squash to live turkeys.

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Forest Park (5595 Grand Drive) Everywhere has parks, but Forest Park is particularly awesome, with options for varying tastes. Hit the Muny, slide over to the zoo or just grab a couple of sides from the grocery store and eat on the hillside below the St. Louis Art Museum.
Photo credit: Flickr / Missouri Division of Tourism.
Forest Park
(5595 Grand Drive)

Everywhere has parks, but Forest Park is particularly awesome, with options for varying tastes. Hit the Muny, slide over to the zoo or just grab a couple of sides from the grocery store and eat on the hillside below the St. Louis Art Museum.

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Cheer the Blues on
Jaime Lees

Cheer the Blues on
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Or the Cardinals
Reuben Hemmer

Or the Cardinals
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