Top 10 Iconic Places You Must Visit When In St. Louis (In an Irish Brogue)
St. Louis, Missouri’s largest city was ground zero from where Europeans ventured forth to conquer the Wild West, hence the city has been known as the “Gateway to the West ” ever since. Many years later, St. Louie is one of the most interesting and visit-worthy cities in the US.
The St. Louis’ scenery is diverse and gorgeous, and the city’s majesty enchants all who visit and reside. For those who move away, the city’s most famous characteristics will always bring a flood of nostalgia, as well as a pang o’ ‘homesickness. When visitors visit, they are likely to understand why St. Louis kicks serious ass on every level!
The St. Louis’ scenery is diverse and gorgeous, and the city’s majesty enchants all who visit and reside. For those who move away, the city’s most famous characteristics will always bring a flood of nostalgia, as well as a pang o’ ‘homesickness. When visitors visit, they are likely to understand why St. Louis kicks serious ass on every level!
Maggie O'Brien's:
Maggie O’Brien’s is the oldest Irish pub in downtown St. Louis (with a second location in Sunset Hills) and is run by a team of folks second to none. It’s also considered one of the best restaurants to work for in the area. The atmosphere is authentic, friendly, and fun (why don’t you take a personality test to check where yours fits?) …as is the food and beverage served.. As much as it is authentically Irish, it is authentically St. Louian!
Needless to say, this Irish bar is much more than just a place to get fluthered! All the Irish staples are available including a St. Louis original, toasted ravioli as an appetizer. St.Louis is also known for barbeque and Maggie’s has its classic ribs straight from “the pit”.
Famous For: The Irish specialties/sandos/and suds (beer), groovy music & being St. Louis’s top sports bar for hockey, soccer, and baseball fans!
Location : Downtown; Sunset Hills
Timings :
Sunday : 11 am-10 pm
Monday : Closed Except Special Events
Tuesday – Wednesday : 11 am-11 pm
Thursday- Saturday : 11 am-1 am
Phone :
Downtown : 314-421-1388
Sunset Hills : 314-842-7678
Needless to say, this Irish bar is much more than just a place to get fluthered! All the Irish staples are available including a St. Louis original, toasted ravioli as an appetizer. St.Louis is also known for barbeque and Maggie’s has its classic ribs straight from “the pit”.
Famous For: The Irish specialties/sandos/and suds (beer), groovy music & being St. Louis’s top sports bar for hockey, soccer, and baseball fans!
Location : Downtown; Sunset Hills
Timings :
Sunday : 11 am-10 pm
Monday : Closed Except Special Events
Tuesday – Wednesday : 11 am-11 pm
Thursday- Saturday : 11 am-1 am
Phone :
Downtown : 314-421-1388
Sunset Hills : 314-842-7678
The Gateway Arch
A symbol o’ de city “Gateway to the West,” it is located in the heart of Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park. This 625-foot-high stainless-steel parabolic arch was built to Eero Saarinen’s design from 1959 to 1965, based on when he didn’t have a baldy notion by Adalberto Libera for the entrance to the 1942 Esposizione Universale di Roma. It is the United States’ tallest monument!
The observation platform at the highest point of the arch is reached through eight elevators. The arch can also be seen from the water, on one of the many riverboat tours, or from the air, on a helicopter tour.
Location : Gateway Arch National Park, St. Louis, MO 63102, USA
Open :
May–September: daily from 8 am to 10 pm.
November–April: daily from 9 am to 6 pm
Phone : +1 877-982-1410
Location : Gateway Arch National Park, St. Louis, MO 63102, USA
Open :
May–September: daily from 8 am to 10 pm.
November–April: daily from 9 am to 6 pm
Phone : +1 877-982-1410
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
This magnificent monument is not one of St. Louis’s oldest structures, but it is unquestionably one of the finest things you’ll see! It was completed in 1914, although the mosaic was installed even earlier, in 1912. It took until 1988 for the 41.5 million-piece mosaic to be completed, covering a meager 83,000 square feet. No matter how many times you see it, the splendor of this edifice never ceases to captivate those that come across it.
Location : 4431 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108
Timings : 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Phone : (314) 373-8200
Location : 4431 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108
Timings : 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Phone : (314) 373-8200
The City Museum
The City Museum is a fantastically engaging facility that all the weans and adults will enjoy. It is housed in a former shoe factory. A large aquarium, architectural museum, art activities, participatory circus, and curiosities are just a few o’ de exhibits!
De museum’s main structures and installations were constructed using materials available in de St. Louis metropolitan area. The structure itself is a stunning work o’ architecture, and it was designed by sculptor and artist Bob Cassilly. And speaking of history, did you know the famous St. Patrick’s day has one too?
Location : 750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
Open:
Monday–Thursday : 9 am to 5 pm,
Friday–Saturday : 9 am to 12 am,
Sunday : 11 am to 5 pm
Phone : +1 314-231-2489
Location : 750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
Open:
Monday–Thursday : 9 am to 5 pm,
Friday–Saturday : 9 am to 12 am,
Sunday : 11 am to 5 pm
Phone : +1 314-231-2489
Missouri Botanical Garden
We ‘ave Henry Shaw to thank for some o’ de most awe-spiring natural spaces in STL, but nothing quite holds a candle to the immaculate grounds of the Missouri Botanical Garden. It was the second herbarium in the country, and its 6.6 million specimens are breathtaking. The gardens feature botanical wonders as well as man-made artwork, including incredible glass pieces by Dale Chihuly.
Location : 4344 Shaw Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri
Timings :
Tuesdays–Sundays | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Last entry at 4:30 p.m.
Closed Mondays
Phone : (314) 577-5100
Location : 4344 Shaw Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri
Timings :
Tuesdays–Sundays | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Last entry at 4:30 p.m.
Closed Mondays
Phone : (314) 577-5100
Grant's Farm
Grant’s Farm has become a shelter for over 900 animals, both large and tiny, since it first opened to the public in 1954. Throughout the day, you can visit and engage with several of them, as well as communicate with de knowledgeable team o’ animal caretakers. From Ulysses S. Grant’s simple log home to the Busch family’s “Big House” to de typical German-style stables and Bauernhof, the historic structures are diverse. Every turn provides a photo opportunity. They provide a range o’ food and beverage options for you to enjoy while visiting Grant’s Farm, in keeping with de Busch family roots. Guests over the age o’ 21 are invited to partake in de yanks-standing custom of receiving a free beer sample, thanks to their prime sponsor, Anheuser-Busch.
Location : 10501 Gravois Rd. St. Louis, MO 63123
Timings : Hours of operation vary by season.
Phone : (314) 843-1700
Location : 10501 Gravois Rd. St. Louis, MO 63123
Timings : Hours of operation vary by season.
Phone : (314) 843-1700
The Old Courthouse
This courthouse had undergone considerable remodeling. The structure was decades old and in need o’ repair in 1851. The ancient dome was replaced with a new one that sparkled with wrought and cast iron and was adorned with magnificent murals. It was abandoned in 1930 but was soon turned into a national monument.
Location : 11 N. 4th Street, St. Louis, Missouri
Timings : Currently the Old Courthouse is closed to visitors.
Phone : 314 655-1600
Location : 11 N. 4th Street, St. Louis, Missouri
Timings : Currently the Old Courthouse is closed to visitors.
Phone : 314 655-1600
Forest Park
It was built on de site o’ de 1904 World’s Fair, and some o’ de buildings ‘ere are still from that era. The Missouri History Museum, which features historical displays about the state, St. Louis, and Charles Lindbergh, is housed in the Jefferson Memorial, which is located on de park’s north side. The City Art Museum, located in the park’s heart, houses collections o’ art ranging from prehistoric to contemporary works, and the Zoo is adjacent. The Jewel Box, located near the Highlands Golf and Tennis Center, is a conservatory with hundreds o’ flower kinds. Beyond that, de St. Louis Science Center, located on the park’s outskirts, offers a variety of attractions and activities, including a planetarium, an IMAX cinema, and interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages.
Location : 5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112, USA
Open : Daily from 6 am to 10 pm
Phone : +1 314-367-7275
Location : 5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112, USA
Open : Daily from 6 am to 10 pm
Phone : +1 314-367-7275
Stadiums
Fans of sports, rejoice! You may cheer on our 11-time World Champions, the St. Louis Cardinals, at Busch Stadium throughout the spring and summer seasons. Visit the Gateway Grizzlies at GCS Ballpark for a more intimate baseball experience and some o’ de most unique game-day snacks and activities available. Beginning in 2023, soccer fans will be able to follow all of the excitement surrounding St. Louis’ new Major League Soccer franchise, the St. Louis CITY SC. The St. Louis Blues will be heating up the ice at the Enterprise Center if you visit in the fall or winter.
Check out the St. Louis Surge, the GWBA’s two-time national champions, for some hoops action. Visitors to this genuine sports town can experience authentic team spirit at any time o’ year.
Busch Stadium Location – 700 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102, USA
Phone : +1 314-345-9600
GCS Ballpark Location – 2301 GRIZZLIE BEAR BLVD. SAUGET, IL 62206
Phone : (618) 337-3000
Enterprise Center Location – 1401 Clark Ave St Louis, Missouri 63103.
Phone : (314) 622-5400
Check out the St. Louis Surge, the GWBA’s two-time national champions, for some hoops action. Visitors to this genuine sports town can experience authentic team spirit at any time o’ year.
Busch Stadium Location – 700 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102, USA
Phone : +1 314-345-9600
GCS Ballpark Location – 2301 GRIZZLIE BEAR BLVD. SAUGET, IL 62206
Phone : (618) 337-3000
Enterprise Center Location – 1401 Clark Ave St Louis, Missouri 63103.
Phone : (314) 622-5400
The Magic House
In a large Victorian mansion in suburban St. Louis at The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, kids can participate in a variety of fun and educational activities, including sitting at de president’s desk in a replica of the Oval Office. Chislers can play grownup for a day by changing the tire on a wooden automobile, stocking shelves in a model grocery store, or serving pizza in a fake kitchen in a miniature town. Visitors can even scale a three-story beanstalk or spin a massive kaleidoscope! Special activities such as magical storytime, free family nights, and more are available.
It’ll be a savage day till the end!
Location : 516 South Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, Missouri
Timings :
School Year Hours Monday : Closed
Tuesday – Friday : 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Phone : 314-822-8900
And now a word from our sponsor: :
Join us at Maggie’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in downtown St. Louis, MO, where you can enjoy Irish fare and beer here, or Irish fare and beer there…in Sunset Hills!
It’ll be a savage day till the end!
Location : 516 South Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, Missouri
Timings :
School Year Hours Monday : Closed
Tuesday – Friday : 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Phone : 314-822-8900
And now a word from our sponsor: :
Join us at Maggie’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in downtown St. Louis, MO, where you can enjoy Irish fare and beer here, or Irish fare and beer there…in Sunset Hills!