Things to do in the Lou
Eat & Drink
lunch
Quick lunch with homemade breads and one of Hadley’s all-time favorite spots growing up. Park, eat, and shop around a little!
A must: the Women’s Exchange Salad. This is Hadley & Ben’s first stop whenever they’re in STL! Grab it to-go and don’t leave without a mint brownie.
Sportsman’s Park (dinner or lunch!)
Hadley & Ben’s favorite sports bar.
Hadley’s order: chicken strips with buffalo on the side and potato skins.
Ben’s order: Buffalo Chicken Wrap with curly fries
Breakfast & Coffee
City Coffee & Creperie
The most amazing crepes and breakfast!
Perfect for coffee and a quick breakfast.
dinner & drinks
Elevated Italian with a fun atmosphere.
Amazing food and a great place to grab a seat at the bar.
Dinner, cocktails, and dessert. Make a reservation ahead of time!
Explore
One of the largest urban parks in the country, Forest Park opened in 1876 and hosted the 1904 World's Fair and Summer Olympics. Among other attractions contained within are our favorites, the St. Louis Art Museum and St. Louis Zoo – both free to visitors!
Anheuser-Busch opened their first brewery in the 1850’s right here in St. Louis. The tour allows you to explore the brewery, meet the Clydesdales, and taste beer straight from the finishing cellars.
Explore
Being the smallest national park hardly makes the Arch lesser. The Arch opened in 1966 as the "Gateway to the West" and provides magnificent vistas from its apex.
