{"id":409349,"date":"2022-07-20T11:34:43","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T16:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=409349"},"modified":"2022-07-20T11:35:46","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T16:35:46","slug":"beer-baseball-and-barbecue-get-the-st-louis-vibe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/beer-baseball-and-barbecue-get-the-st-louis-vibe\/","title":{"rendered":"Beer, Baseball, and Barbecue \u2013 Get the St. Louis Vibe!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chill out in St. Louis<\/a>, the city of the iconic Gateway Arch. Come visit and you\u2019ll find all of this and more, plus lots of the cool things to do in St. Louis are free!<\/p>\n

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Photo by Mira Temkin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

St. Louis is a vibrant city with a small-town feel that\u2019s filled with trendy and hip venues. Like Soulard<\/a>, St. Louis\u2019 oldest neighborhood where you\u2019ll find red brick row houses, blues music clubs, and classic taverns. Check out the oldest farmers market in America here which runs Wednesday \u2013 Saturday, both indoors and out.<\/p>\n

Brew to You \u2013 The Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Stack ’em up at Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company. Photo by Mira Temkin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Raise a glass to Bud Light, Michelob, and Busch Beer, brewed by the Anheuser Busch Brewing Company<\/a>. Tour the impressive campus and learn about the quality brewing process from seed to sip. \u00a0Take your pick from the \u201cDay Fresh Tour,\u201d \u00a0\u201cBrewmaster Tour\u201d, or the \u201cClydesdales VIP Experience.\u201d On the \u201cWhere You Brew Tour,\u201d you can actually learn to brew beer.\u00a0 Throughout the tours, they hand out a few cool ones for you to sample. Afterward, check out their Biergarten. Reservations are highly recommended.<\/p>\n

Root for the Home Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Yep, I know the Cardinals are the \u201carch\u201d rivals of the Cubs, but St. Louis is a huge baseball town, cheering on their beloved Cardinals through 11 World Series Championships. Very impressive, second only to the NY Yankees. Busch Stadium<\/a> is smack-dab in the middle of the city, surrounded by Ballpark Village<\/a>. Check out the restaurants, bars, and clubs, whether there\u2019s a game going on or not. Favorites include Cardinal Nation, the Budweiser Brew House, and the retro-cool Shark Bar.<\/p>\n

Fire Up the Barbecue \u2013 St. Louis Style<\/strong><\/p>\n

Did you know that St. Louis is the largest consumer of BBQ sauce in the world? St. Louis style barbecue is distinctive, with a sweet and smoky flavor, sometimes with a little beer added in. Check out the mouth-watering barbecue at Salt + Smoke, Pappy\u2019s Smokehouse, and Smoking Barrels.<\/p>\n

Union Station \u2013 Where St. Louis Comes to Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once the largest and busiest railroad depot in the country, Union Station has turned into a mega-entertainment district with dining, attractions and a historic hotel. Have fun at the Mirror Maze, Ropes Course, Mini-Golf, Carousel and more. Soar to new heights on the St. Louis Wheel<\/a>, reaching 200 feet in the sky with 42 enclosed, air-conditioned cars. The views of the St. Louis skyline are stellar!<\/p>\n

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Eyes to the skies on the St. Louis Wheel. Photo by Mira Temkin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hungry? Head to the Train Shed for great appetizers, salads, main courses, and gooey butter cake, a St. Louis favorite. Plus, you\u2019ll have a ringside seat to the Fire & Light Show. Treat yourself to an impressive Birthday Cake Freak Shake at The Soda Fountain.<\/p>\n

Union Station Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lobby of the Union Station Hotel. Photo courtesy of Explore St. Louis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You\u2019ll know you\u2019ve arrived someplace authentic as soon as you enter. \u00a0With its massive lobby, arched ceiling, and original flooring, this classic 4-star St. Louis Union Station Hotel,<\/a> Curio Collection by Hilton offers a luxurious stay with more than 560 rooms. Stay fit in the 24-hour fitness center, and relax in the seasonal outdoor pool. Grabbing an early-morning Starbucks in the Grand Market. Hang out in the massive lobby bar serving awesome drinks. Don\u2019t miss the trip-the-light-fantastic light show set to music and projected on the ceiling. Explore the nooks and crannies of the hotel to get a real sense of the secrets it holds and the tales it could tell. Also fascinating is the \u201cWhispering Arch\u201d near the stairway to the lobby.<\/p>\n

The Gateway Arch \u2013 The Icon of St. Louis <\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Gateway Arch. Photo by Mira Temkin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You\u2019ve seen the pictures of the Gateway Arch<\/a>. Now, take a ride up to the top and see the views. Interestingly, both the width and height of the arch are the same, 630 feet. From the exquisite views to the Tram Ride to the top , you can easily spend a half day seeing everything. Afterward, hop on one of the Riverboat Cruises and sail up the mighty Mississippi River. You\u2019ll feel like Tom Sawyer as you cruise past the working barges along this busy freight way. Advance reservations for the Arch are highly recommended.<\/p>\n

Chow down at The City Foundry St. Louis<\/strong><\/p>\n

Foodies will celebrate the newest entry in the cuisine scene. The Foundry<\/a> is a conglomerate of individual food stands created by innovative chefs. Among the stands are 4 Hens Creole Kitchen, Hello Poke, Chicken Scratch and Patti\u2019s Cheesecakes. It\u2019s like a culinary trip around the world!<\/p>\n

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The Foundry. Photo courtesy of The Foundry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Best Tastes: Be sure to try Toasted Ravioli, Concrete Shakes, Square Pizza with Brick Cheese, and Gooey Butter Cake.<\/p>\n

Make St. Louis<\/a> your next gateway getaway!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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