Emma’s STL Guidebook

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Emma’s STL Guidebook

Eats

a few local suggestions on great places to grab food!
Great local coffee shop just down the street. They roast their own beans and they are one of our favs. During Covid-19, The Mud House is open everyday 7am - 2pm. Order inside, online, or over the phone for takeout orders and outside patio dining only. There is a great shady spot for a picnic right next door!
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The Mud House
2101 Cherokee St
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Great local coffee shop just down the street. They roast their own beans and they are one of our favs. During Covid-19, The Mud House is open everyday 7am - 2pm. Order inside, online, or over the phone for takeout orders and outside patio dining only. There is a great shady spot for a picnic right next door!
A great local bakery just down the block that focuses on using local ingredients. They offer a rotating menu with GF and vegan options. Try one of their artisan ice pops! During Covid-19, they are open Fridays and Saturdays from 9am - 5pm and Sundays from 9am - 3pm.
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Whisk: a Sustainable Bakeshop
2201 Cherokee St
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A great local bakery just down the block that focuses on using local ingredients. They offer a rotating menu with GF and vegan options. Try one of their artisan ice pops! During Covid-19, they are open Fridays and Saturdays from 9am - 5pm and Sundays from 9am - 3pm.
One of the best smash burgers we have ever had! They use local, pasture-raised meats and local produce. Try their rip fries (seasoned with Red Hot Riplets chips). During Covid-19, you can do their version of a 'drive-thru.' Pull your car up and get in line. One of their employees will stop by your car window and give you the low down on how to order takeout. Worth the wait! They are located inside Bluewood Brewing Company located at the corner of Cherokee and Lemp.
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Mac's Local Eats
5656 Oakland Avenue
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One of the best smash burgers we have ever had! They use local, pasture-raised meats and local produce. Try their rip fries (seasoned with Red Hot Riplets chips). During Covid-19, you can do their version of a 'drive-thru.' Pull your car up and get in line. One of their employees will stop by your car window and give you the low down on how to order takeout. Worth the wait! They are located inside Bluewood Brewing Company located at the corner of Cherokee and Lemp.
A great, family-friendly Mexican restaurant down Cherokee St. Portions are large and the top shelf margaritas are delicious! Walk up to their patio window to order to-go.
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Tower Taco
3147 Cherokee St
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A great, family-friendly Mexican restaurant down Cherokee St. Portions are large and the top shelf margaritas are delicious! Walk up to their patio window to order to-go.
A local favorite deli just across the park from us. The lines can be long, but are worth the wait. During Covid-19, they are open for carry-out only.
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Blues City Deli
2438 McNair Ave
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A local favorite deli just across the park from us. The lines can be long, but are worth the wait. During Covid-19, they are open for carry-out only.
A new restaurant that features vegetarian and vegan comfort food (they do have meat options). Just down the street from our AirBnB. They have a great outdoor patio landscaped with native plants and flowers. Open Thursday - Sunday for limited dine-in seating and carryout orders.
Utah Station
1956 Utah St
A new restaurant that features vegetarian and vegan comfort food (they do have meat options). Just down the street from our AirBnB. They have a great outdoor patio landscaped with native plants and flowers. Open Thursday - Sunday for limited dine-in seating and carryout orders.
a little pizzeria with a limited menu. Pizzas are made in a wood burning oven. So good! During Covid-19, call for curbside pick-up.
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Melo's Pizzeria
2438 McNair Ave
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a little pizzeria with a limited menu. Pizzas are made in a wood burning oven. So good! During Covid-19, call for curbside pick-up.
a nice restaurant to treat yourself! A bit on the pricer side. Just located across the park from us.
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Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge
1811 Pestalozzi Street
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a nice restaurant to treat yourself! A bit on the pricer side. Just located across the park from us.
an Asian-Fusion restaurant with great food and large portions. During Covid-19, call ahead for curbside pick-up.
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Lona's Lil Eats
2199 California Ave
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an Asian-Fusion restaurant with great food and large portions. During Covid-19, call ahead for curbside pick-up.
amazing Brazilian restaurant on the other side of the park from us. Order to-go or picnic outside in the grassy lot across the street. Sometimes they even have live music!
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Yemanja Brasil Restaurant
2900 Missouri Ave
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amazing Brazilian restaurant on the other side of the park from us. Order to-go or picnic outside in the grassy lot across the street. Sometimes they even have live music!
a neighborhood ice cream shop featuring rotating flavors, including dairy-free options. During Covid-19, open curbside or use the Grub Hub app for delivery.
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Cones + Cups
2800 McNair Ave
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a neighborhood ice cream shop featuring rotating flavors, including dairy-free options. During Covid-19, open curbside or use the Grub Hub app for delivery.

Shop

a selection of independent and locally-owned businesses
2619 Cherokee St > a curated vintage and thrift store on Cherokee Street. Check-out their Instagram (@mesa_home) for a view of their collection.
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Mesa Home
2619 Cherokee St
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2619 Cherokee St > a curated vintage and thrift store on Cherokee Street. Check-out their Instagram (@mesa_home) for a view of their collection.
1912 Cherokee St > an independent record store offering new, used, and rare vinyl.
Dead Wax Records
2100 Cherokee St
1912 Cherokee St > an independent record store offering new, used, and rare vinyl.
3201 Cherokee St > a local floral and garden shop and greenhouse. They even grow some of their own botanicals on-site!
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Flowers & Weeds
3201 Cherokee St
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3201 Cherokee St > a local floral and garden shop and greenhouse. They even grow some of their own botanicals on-site!
2001 Cherokee St > a cute clothing boutique on focused on sustainability. 85% of their merchandise is made with a natural or recycled fiber.
Ardently
2001 Cherokee St
2001 Cherokee St > a cute clothing boutique on focused on sustainability. 85% of their merchandise is made with a natural or recycled fiber.
2003 Cherokee St > your local shop for rocks, crystals, and stone jewelry.
STL Rocks
2003 Cherokee St
2003 Cherokee St > your local shop for rocks, crystals, and stone jewelry.
2214 Cherokee St > a packed vintage store selling clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more!
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Retro 101/Cherry Bomb Vintage
2214 Cherokee St
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
2214 Cherokee St > a packed vintage store selling clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more!
3400 Cherokee St > a secondhand shop featuring art, antiques, and home goods.
The Bricoleur - Art, Antiques and Repurposed Goods plus Antique lamp repair
3400 Cherokee St
3400 Cherokee St > a secondhand shop featuring art, antiques, and home goods.

Experiences

a list of places to explore, tour, and sightsee
During Covid-19, brewery tours have been cancelled.
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Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery
1200 Lynch St
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During Covid-19, brewery tours have been cancelled.
A beautiful spot to walk around! Encompasses 79-acres of flora and fauna from all around the world. During Covid-19, advance tickets are encouraged. Purchase through their website.
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Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd
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A beautiful spot to walk around! Encompasses 79-acres of flora and fauna from all around the world. During Covid-19, advance tickets are encouraged. Purchase through their website.
An urban sculpture park downtown featuring interactive art, fountains, and gardens. Free and open daily.
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Parque de Esculturas Citygarden
801 Market St
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An urban sculpture park downtown featuring interactive art, fountains, and gardens. Free and open daily.
Enjoy the newly renovated arch grounds (now a national park) and take a tram ride to the top of the arch for views of the entire city.
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El Arco de la Puerta de Entrada
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Enjoy the newly renovated arch grounds (now a national park) and take a tram ride to the top of the arch for views of the entire city.
A 105-acre outdoor sculpture park with walking trails. Free and open daily from 8:00am - 30 minutes past sunset. During Covid-19, the water fountains have been turned off so be sure to bring a water bottle!
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Parque de Esculturas Laumeier
12580 Rott Rd
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A 105-acre outdoor sculpture park with walking trails. Free and open daily from 8:00am - 30 minutes past sunset. During Covid-19, the water fountains have been turned off so be sure to bring a water bottle!
A local non-profit that offers creative DIY classes and a great place to shop for second hand treasures for your next diy project at home! Open Thursdays and Fridays 11am - 5pm.
Perennial
3762 S Broadway
A local non-profit that offers creative DIY classes and a great place to shop for second hand treasures for your next diy project at home! Open Thursdays and Fridays 11am - 5pm.
A giant indoor/outdoor playground created from salvaged materials by the late artist Bob Cassilly. Great for kids and adults. A must-see! During Covid-19, purchase your tickets online in advance through their website.
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Museo de la Ciudad
750 N 16th St
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A giant indoor/outdoor playground created from salvaged materials by the late artist Bob Cassilly. Great for kids and adults. A must-see! During Covid-19, purchase your tickets online in advance through their website.
A beautiful park with lots of walking and biking trails. Home to the Tower Grove Farmers' Market every Saturday morning from 8:00am - 12:30pm (located in the large round-a-bout in the center of the park).
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Tower Grove Park
4257 Northeast Drive
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A beautiful park with lots of walking and biking trails. Home to the Tower Grove Farmers' Market every Saturday morning from 8:00am - 12:30pm (located in the large round-a-bout in the center of the park).
A very large park home to The Muny, The Zoo, The History Museum, The St. Louis Art Museum, The Jewel Box, and more! It's even larger than Central Park in NYC! Lots of walking and biking trails.
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Forest Park
5595 Grand Dr
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A very large park home to The Muny, The Zoo, The History Museum, The St. Louis Art Museum, The Jewel Box, and more! It's even larger than Central Park in NYC! Lots of walking and biking trails.
An IL state historic site located just over the river about 30 minutes from us. Be sure to stop by the visitor's center before exploring the site for a little history lesson.
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Sitio Histórico Estatal Cahokia Mounds
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An IL state historic site located just over the river about 30 minutes from us. Be sure to stop by the visitor's center before exploring the site for a little history lesson.
An art museum located in Grand Center. Reopens to the public August 13. Book your visit online.
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Pulitzer Arts Foundation
3716 Washington Blvd
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An art museum located in Grand Center. Reopens to the public August 13. Book your visit online.
An art museum located in Grand Center. Reserve your free, timed tickets on their website. Visitors (age 9+) must wear a mask.
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Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
3750 Washington Blvd
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An art museum located in Grand Center. Reserve your free, timed tickets on their website. Visitors (age 9+) must wear a mask.
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area is managed to create a mosaic of bottomland habitats that includes shallow wetlands, bottomland hardwoods, prairie, and cropland. There are 14 fields of sunflowers planted. An amazing site!It is located at 801 Strodtman Road. The area can be reached by taking the Riverview Drive Exit from I-270 and traveling north approximately three miles. The area is open every day from a half hour before sunrise until a half hour past sunset.
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
801 Strodtman Rd
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area is managed to create a mosaic of bottomland habitats that includes shallow wetlands, bottomland hardwoods, prairie, and cropland. There are 14 fields of sunflowers planted. An amazing site!It is located at 801 Strodtman Road. The area can be reached by taking the Riverview Drive Exit from I-270 and traveling north approximately three miles. The area is open every day from a half hour before sunrise until a half hour past sunset.
The Saint Louis Art Museum is located in Forest Park. The museum is free except for special exhibitions and is open Tuesday - Sunday. During covid-19, masks are required.
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Museo de Arte de Saint Louis
1 Fine Arts Dr
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The Saint Louis Art Museum is located in Forest Park. The museum is free except for special exhibitions and is open Tuesday - Sunday. During covid-19, masks are required.
The Missouri History Museum is located in Forest Park. Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm. The museum is free, but advanced reservations are required - reserve your free tickets online.
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Museo de Historia de Missouri
5700 Lindell Blvd
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The Missouri History Museum is located in Forest Park. Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm. The museum is free, but advanced reservations are required - reserve your free tickets online.
The zoo is located in Forest Park. Admission is free, but advanced tickets are required to enter. Reserve your free tickets online.
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Zoológico de San Luis
1 Government Dr
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The zoo is located in Forest Park. Admission is free, but advanced tickets are required to enter. Reserve your free tickets online.

Music

one of our favorite venues to see live music. During Covid-19, shows have been cancelled or postponed. Please refer to their website for the most up-to-date info.
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Off Broadway
3509 Lemp Ave
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one of our favorite venues to see live music. During Covid-19, shows have been cancelled or postponed. Please refer to their website for the most up-to-date info.

Local Craft Breweries

During Covid-19, please refer to each breweries website for the most updated info.
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4 Hands Brewery
1220 S 8th St
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Earthbound Brewing
2724 Cherokee St
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Civil Life Brewing Co.
3714 Holt Ave
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2nd Shift Brewing
1601 Sublette Ave
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Modern Brewery
5200 Manchester Ave
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Perennial Artisan Ales
8125 Michigan Ave
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Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall
4465 Manchester Ave
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Coffee

a selection of independent coffee shops that roast their own beans!
2101 Cherokee St > a favorite cafe of ours. Gets very busy on the weekends. During Covid-19, they are open everyday from 7am - 2pm for outside dining or to-go orders.
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The Mud House
2101 Cherokee St
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2101 Cherokee St > a favorite cafe of ours. Gets very busy on the weekends. During Covid-19, they are open everyday from 7am - 2pm for outside dining or to-go orders.
3700 S Jefferson > high quality coffee. Very hip and modern vibe. A must if you are a serious coffee drinker. During Covid-19, order online for curbside pick-up Wed - Sun from 10:00am - 2:00pm.
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Sump Coffee
3700 S Jefferson Ave
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3700 S Jefferson > high quality coffee. Very hip and modern vibe. A must if you are a serious coffee drinker. During Covid-19, order online for curbside pick-up Wed - Sun from 10:00am - 2:00pm.
3149 Shenandoah Ave > a fun and family-friendly neighborhood coffee shop. They have chickens on-site and use eggs and produce from their urban farm. During Covid-19, you can order online and then pick-up for carryout or enjoy their patio. No inside seating available at the moment.
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Kitchen House Coffee
3149 Shenandoah Ave
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3149 Shenandoah Ave > a fun and family-friendly neighborhood coffee shop. They have chickens on-site and use eggs and produce from their urban farm. During Covid-19, you can order online and then pick-up for carryout or enjoy their patio. No inside seating available at the moment.
2511 S Jefferson > our newest coffee shop. Owned by brothers Patrick and Spencer.
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Coffeestamp
2511 South Jefferson Avenue
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2511 S Jefferson > our newest coffee shop. Owned by brothers Patrick and Spencer.

Provisions

A local beer & spirits store owned by two brothers. Great place to grab a few local craft beers, wine, or spirits to-go. They even have non-alcoholic drinks like CBD infused sparkling waters!
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Saint Louis Hop Shop
2600 Cherokee St
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A local beer & spirits store owned by two brothers. Great place to grab a few local craft beers, wine, or spirits to-go. They even have non-alcoholic drinks like CBD infused sparkling waters!
A locally owned grocery store that offers local produce, meats, dairy, alcohol, coffee, etc. Order online or at their curbside window for pick-up! Great spot to grab some things to make a meal at the b&b.
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Local Harvest Grocery
3108 Morgan Ford Rd
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A locally owned grocery store that offers local produce, meats, dairy, alcohol, coffee, etc. Order online or at their curbside window for pick-up! Great spot to grab some things to make a meal at the b&b.
The major grocery store chain in STL. Great for grabbing groceries if you plan to cook your meals at the b&b. This location has staffers dedicated to sanitizing all carts and checkout lines were reconfigured to provide room for social distancing.
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Schnucks Arsenal
5055 Arsenal St
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The major grocery store chain in STL. Great for grabbing groceries if you plan to cook your meals at the b&b. This location has staffers dedicated to sanitizing all carts and checkout lines were reconfigured to provide room for social distancing.
If you need to fill up your gas tank, we recommend the BP gas station located just off Highway 55 at the intersection of Arsenal and Lemp.
BP
1187 S Kingshighway Blvd
If you need to fill up your gas tank, we recommend the BP gas station located just off Highway 55 at the intersection of Arsenal and Lemp.