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St. Louis has three major neighborhoods. The Hill is known for its good restaurants—mostly Italian—and simple old-world charm. The neighborhood is bounded by Hampton Avenue on the west and Kingshighway on the east, south of Interstate 44. You'll know when you've reached the Hill because the fireplugs are painted green, white, an
St. Louis has three major neighborhoods. The Hill is known for its good restaurants—mostly Italian—and simple old-world charm. The neighborhood is bounded by Hampton Avenue on the west and Kingshighway on the east, south of Interstate 44. You'll know when you've reached
St. Louis has three major neighborhoods. The Hill is known for its good restaurants—mostly Italian—and simple old-world
St. Louis has three major neighborhoods. The Hill is known for its good restaurants—mostly Italian—and simple old-world charm. The neighborhood is bounded by Hampton Avenue on the west and Kingshighway on the east, south of Interstate 44. You'll know when you've reached the Hill because the fireplugs are painted green, white, and red. Baseball legends Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola grew up playing stickball on these streets, but today you're more likely to see a game of boccie—Italian lawn bowling—played at local pubs.
Soulard is a French neighborhood, bounded by the Mississippi River to the east and Interstate 55 to the north and west. There are many reasons to come to Soulard, including the Bastille Day celebrations and Mardi Gras—but the main draw is Soulard Market, where St. Louisans have come since 1779 for the fresh produce, baked goods, and exotic spices, Wednesday through Saturday.
The Central West End, between Forest Park and Page Avenue, is a chic neighborhood filled with trendy boutiques, cozy sidewalk cafés, and galleries. Many of the early 20th-century homes are on display during the annual Greek Festival, held during Labor Day weekend. St. Louisans often stop here after work for a drink or dinner, but the Cathedral of Saint Louis and its collection of mosaic art are worth a visit as well.
Downtown sights can be explored on foot. To visit other parts of town, you'll need a car.
Attractions at this favorite of St. Louis children include a 160-acre petting zoo, education-based elephant and bird shows, an animal preserve, and train ride to visit the famous Anheuser-Busch Clydesdale horses and their breeding facility. A wide selection of outdoor summer-friendly food is available to enjoy in an outdoor dining area.
10501 Gravois Rd., St. Louis, Missouri, 63123, USA
But if it's Wednesday and you're in the mood for something different, head to St. Raymond's Hall, a church hall across the street from the Ralston Purina Headquarters in the La Salle Park neighborhood, a five-minute drive southwest of the Gateway Arch.St. Raymond's is an Eastern Rite Catholic Church founded in 1898. But for three hours on Wednesdays, from 11 until 2, it's also a favorite lunch spot for city aldermen, judges, lawyers, factory workers, housewives, and children.A large community of Lebanese families forms the base of the church membership. In the 1960s, an all-volunteer group of these church-members decided to raise funds for the upkeep of the church by serving cafeteria-style lunch once a week. And they've been doing it ever since. Parishioners prepare Lebanese specialties like meat-and-spinach pies, grape-leaf rolls, kibbi aras (a deep-fried mixture of ground beef, cracked wheat, onions, and spices), and pita bread. These are dished out along with American standards.The very reasonable prices the freshly prepared food, and the unique atmosphere draw a steady and diverse clientele. There is always a line, but don't worry. It moves quickly.
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