Guidebook for University City
Food Scene
This is within walking distance and is one of the best restaurants in STL. You've never had better pasta than what they serve here!
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Pastaria
7734 Forsyth BlvdThis is within walking distance and is one of the best restaurants in STL. You've never had better pasta than what they serve here!
If you're looking for a local lunch spot, look no further. Fozzie's is a tiny joint with amazing sandwich options.
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Fozzie's Sandwich Emporium
1170 S Big Bend BlvdIf you're looking for a local lunch spot, look no further. Fozzie's is a tiny joint with amazing sandwich options.
Cali-mex tacos and burritos ordered ala carte. If you go here, you'll want to order the chips and salsa ($3), because they're always fresh but not complimentary. This is one of our favorite casual dinner spots in the city.
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Mission Taco Joint - Delmar Loop
6235 Delmar BlvdCali-mex tacos and burritos ordered ala carte. If you go here, you'll want to order the chips and salsa ($3), because they're always fresh but not complimentary. This is one of our favorite casual dinner spots in the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good food, games, and music! If you're a Chuck Berry fan, this is a must-visit.
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Blueberry Hill
6504 Delmar BlvdGood food, games, and music! If you're a Chuck Berry fan, this is a must-visit.
Entertainment & Activities
Yes, the STL zoo is free admission and one of the best in the world. Great fun for kids and adults alike!
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Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government DrYes, the STL zoo is free admission and one of the best in the world. Great fun for kids and adults alike!
This place is hard to describe, but imagine a playground the size of a building. A must-visit if you have kids with you.
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City Museum
750 N 16th StThis place is hard to describe, but imagine a playground the size of a building. A must-visit if you have kids with you.
Parks & Nature
A very large and diverse botanical garden; one of the best in the country. This is one of our most highly recommended stops in the city.
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Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw BlvdA very large and diverse botanical garden; one of the best in the country. This is one of our most highly recommended stops in the city.
Arts & Culture
The art museum is nearby, completely free, and has a pretty solid collection.
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Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts DrThe art museum is nearby, completely free, and has a pretty solid collection.
This is an old mansion that will transport you back to STL in the 19th century. It's near the City Museum, and the tour is fascinating and inexpensive.
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Campbell House Museum
1508 Locust StThis is an old mansion that will transport you back to STL in the 19th century. It's near the City Museum, and the tour is fascinating and inexpensive.
Sightseeing
Do you have to ask?
Pro tip: If you want to ride to the top, it's best to reserve tickets online in advance.
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The Gateway Arch
Do you have to ask?
Pro tip: If you want to ride to the top, it's best to reserve tickets online in advance.
If you like little shops, lots of people, good food, or trolleys, the Loop (i.e., Delmar) is a famous street in STL and only about a mile from our house.
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Delmar Loop
If you like little shops, lots of people, good food, or trolleys, the Loop (i.e., Delmar) is a famous street in STL and only about a mile from our house.
Essentials
Schnucks Richmond Ctr.
6600 Clayton RdThis is the nearest grocery store.