I honestly debated taking off a star for one issue, but in the end I couldn't bring myself to do it…read morebecause everything else about this museum was so wonderful. First of all, it's free, which is incredible considering the quality of the collection. It's located in the middle of beautiful Forest Park, so even getting there is part of the experience. The museum sits on top of Art Hill, and the grounds are gorgeous with wide green spaces, walking paths, and beautiful views. It's the kind of place where you can easily spend an afternoon both inside and outside. The museum itself has an impressive collection spanning so many cultures and time periods. There are ancient artifacts, European paintings, sculptures, decorative arts... and yes, they even have Egyptian mummies. Seeing those in person was fascinating, although I'll admit it always makes me wonder about the provenance and how museum collections like that came to be. That's a much bigger conversation though. The staff were also fantastic. Everyone I spoke with was kind, approachable, and happy to share what they knew about the artwork and exhibits. You could tell they genuinely enjoyed being there. The only reason I almost docked a star was because I came across... well... a piece of poop on the gallery floor. It wasn't cleaned up immediately, and it seemed to sit there for a while before anyone noticed. It definitely caught me off guard. That said, I don't think it's really fair to blame the museum for another visitor's actions. Accidents happen, and while I wish it had been spotted sooner, it didn't take away from how much I enjoyed the museum overall. Beautiful setting, incredible collection, friendly staff, and one of the best free museums I've visited. Definitely worth a stop if you're in St. Louis.

First off, it's hard to beat the setting which is right in Forest Park and the building itself is…read morebeautiful and historic. Walking to it already feels like it's part of the experience. Inside, the collection is genuinely impressive. There's a huge range from ancient artifacts to modern and contemporary art so it never feels repetitive. You can go from Egyptian pieces to seeing European pieces from Monet and Picasso in the same visit. One of the best parts is that general admission is free which makes it super accessible and easy to spend as much (or as little) time as you want without feeling pressured. The layout is spacious and easy to explore, although some sections feel stronger than others depending on your taste. It's also the kind of place where you can wander and really take your time. Great for both a quick visit or a longer afternoon. It's one of the best attractions in St Louis with a surprisingly deep collection. Definitely worth visiting especially if you're already in Forest Park.

As I stroll up to the World's Fair Pavilion in ForestPark, just one of my routines before another…read morememorable show at TheMuny! There's just something about those luscious lavender blooms that keep me returning. I mean, who knew a Victorian-era bandstand would be my weekly hit of natural scent in the summer? This spot was built for the 1904 World's Fair and it's still as beautiful as ever! I recommend going prior to a Muny show or it's a nice digestive walk after eating at the Boathouse.

Ive been to many events at this large pavilion in Forest Park. Most recently, Veg Fest. Electricity…read morefor live music and/or speaker. Clean, maintained public restrooms. Plenty of spaces outside of pavilion for tents, vendors, etc. Parking throughout the park. Beautiful view over the park and fountain. Love this place!

I'm giving this a 5 star because it's a local corner bar, nicely kept and they support their…read morecommunity. While we were there, they were part of a bar crawl to support the storm victims.....which is an outstanding thing to do. Not everything was a positive though: -The draft beer was very cold and refreshing. - the homemade/breaded onion rings were not hand breaded, they look like a Sysco purchase. -the wife had the spicy shrimp taco and raved about it. -I had the beef taco that had more grease than it had meat. -We ordered 1 each and got 2 each. I'll continue to support this location but will go to the fish and chips next time.

We came here for lunch with kids. Kids got Mac and cheese and chips and enjoyed it a lot. Chips are…read morevery cool and big but no flavor except fat from the fryer. Husband got the fish and chips, fish was on a dry side and mostly batter. I got a burger, server asked me if I wanted cheese, but never mentioned that it was extra $, also I saw no mentioning of it in the menu. Our server was fine, most of our visit, except the end when she was way too busy to check on us and my husband had to go up to her to ask for the check. Kids also said that bathroom was not the cleanest. I think we won't be back.

Came here with The National Park Travelers Club...nice facility for a large group with a cash bar…read more Food provided by Favazzas down the street. Favazzas put out a delicious spread. I was surprised to have such yummy Italian food outside of NYC, but I learned that this area of St. Louis has a large Italian community.

If you read some of the earlier reviews, a couple people were not pleased with this venue. But…read morewhatever Rose of the Hill was doing wrong before, they must have fixed it all before we got to them because we were not only pleased with everything, we were BLOWN AWAY. And most importantly, so were our guests. We just had our wedding reception at Rose of the Hill on June 23, 2018, and could NOT be happier with our choice! First of all, Quentin Dunk is amazing to work with. He's extremely helpful throughout the entire planning process, but the best part is how great he is on the actually day of your wedding. Quentin checked in with my husband and I SO many times to make sure we were getting everything we needed, he took care of our family and friends incredibly, and if there was a job to be done, Quentin jumped right in there to do it. THE FOOD. Oh my goodness.... DE-LICIOUS. We decided to do a Family Style dinner and it was an absolute hit. Everyone commented on how quickly the food came out and how nice it was to be able to sit down while still getting to pick and choose what they wanted on their plate. And everyone said that the Penne with creamy tomato sausage and sage was their favorite =) We would have our reception there all over again. DEFINITELY recommend.

I stepped over a bunch of these before I noticed them and then had to back up and check them out…read more Yes, the original alignment of Route 66 was right here on Manchester Road through Maplewood between 1926 and 1933. Known around the world as a symbol of twentieth-century America, Route 66 was originally designed to connect rural and urban cities along its route. As the popularity of Route 66 grew, so did the demand for amenities such as lodging, dining, and fuel. Maplewood reaped significant benefits from this surge in travelers, evolving into a prominent retail hub. Stroll through the 7200 and 7300 blocks of Manchester Road today, you'll encounter sidewalk plaques recounting the histories of Maplewood's businesses that once thrived and those that continue to thrive along the original Route 66 alignment. I spotted the plaques for the Katz Drug Store, Sunnen Products Company, and Saratoga Lanes. There are more. When you're in Maplewood, look down and see some history. [Review 1273 of 2024 - 373 in Missouri - 22296 overall]

Update time and still a solid 5 Star experience. If you're into sports memorabilia, this is the…read morestore for you. I know it is, for me. I recently bought a new house and as I was packing up for the move, I found a couple of items that I bought at charity auctions. I had put them up on the top shelf in a closet. I am sure you know how that goes, out of sight, out of mind. I found; a hockey stick autographed by, Allan Macinnis and a baseball bat signed by the entire team of the 2004 National League Champions. Of course that was the, St. Louis Cardinals. In my old STL home, I displayed all my autographed and other sports memorabilia in my bedroom. In my new house in Illinois, I have a huge family room and plan on featuring my collection there. It's time to let everyone see it, not just those who visit the bedroom. DSC&F did a great job framing the stick. They put it on a royal blue background with a black frame. For the bat, they had a acrylic case that allowed me to display it horizontal or vertical. I choose, horizontal. They both look stunning in my new home and everyone is impressed my collection. Will I return? - Absolutely. I have some wall space to fill and I need a case for a football. When: September 30, 2020 Why: Special framing

I've stopped in to this location multiple times. The ownership is very friendly and knowledgeable…read more If you have questions over the value of your cards or collectibles, Clyde is great with letting you know which items are of value. He will let you know which cards should be sent in to be graded versus try and get them off you for bottom dollar. I trust the advice I am getting from the staff and they are always willing to work with you. I'd recommend anyone who has collectors items stop by and talk to Clyde.

While I don't have kids I was excited to walk through the park looking at the lights. I took a ton…read moreof pictures. I'll be honest... Christmas is not my favorite holiday but as usual, when it gets closer to the 25th I'm all about the decorations. Not at my house... we have a "glittering buck" with a missing ear and bent leg. But I digress. The lines were long if you wanted to go into the Penguin House or go along River's Edge so we didn't do that. We walked a lot...8,756 steps to be exact and saw a lot of lights...10,000,00... I'm kidding. I didn't count the lights. There were lots of special beverages and honestly the prices weren't terrible. All the s'more areas were being used by adorable families and it was great to hear all the laughter from the children. It was a magical time.

Enjoyed a pleasant and brilliant walk through the zoo on a evening visit. The lights and animation…read morewere beyond expectation. Really appreciate these special events offered by our phenomenal zoo.

The Friedrich Ludwig Jahn Monument is located in Forest Park on a trail that's tucked between Art…read moreHill and the World's Fair Pavilion. It's probably one of the least visited places in the park and really isn't worth trying to find unless you're just wandering around the park. I'd never heard of the guy, but I often ride my bike past this monument and had always wondered what it was for. Finally, I stopped one day and took some photos so I could research it later. So it turns out that Friedrich lived from 1778 to 1852. He was from Germany and was a gymnastics educator. Apparently, he is known as the "father of gymnastics", and created early versions of the balance beam, parallel bars and horizontal bars. It also sounds like this guy has some controversy over his political views. It said that in 1810, as a nationalist, he advocated Germany's maintaining of its own language and culture against foreign influence. About 100 years later in 1941, Peter Viereck wrote a book about the "Roots of the Nazi Mind" and called Friedrich "the spiritual founder of Nazism". However others point out that his calls for nationalism were during a different time when Germany was occupied by foreign armies under Napoleon. I can't find any connection between St. Louis and Friedrich Ludwig Jahn. It looks like the memorial was dedicated by the American Turners which is an organization that "encouraging people of all ages to be mentally and physically active". This group has German roots and was perhaps popular with St. Louis' large immigrant population. The monument was dedicated in 1913 and rededicated in 1972. Ok, so I've spent way too much time on this review! Whatever the history of this guy, I like the area around the monument and the way it's kind of hidden on the side of a hill overlooking the lazy river. It's a good area to relax, watch the paddle boats putter by, and perhaps take in a little bit of history.

Such a relaxing place. The fountain was clean and there were families strolling around and sitting…read moreon the benches.

Piazza Imo On the Hill 2109 Marconi Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110…read moreThere is a beautiful fountain that makes this place a peaceful spot to meditate, or reflect on your day a quiet place to release your frustration. It is in the heart of the hill. Benches surround the fountain honoring famous local celebrities. This location is near St. Ambrose Catholic Church, The new restaurant Marconi Mercado and Milo's tavern a local watering hole. I found a bench honoring the mailman of the Hill Roland DiGregario . My father (Gene) was a great friend of Mr. DiGregario and spoke highly of him. My father and brother both were mailman. My brother later had a route on the Hill. So this bench opened up a few pleasant childhood memories I relish. After leaving, there is a gelato shop around the block with a great looking patio to enjoy. Visit the Hill for a great meal, beer, or reflect over a gelato.