We have been to The Midwestern three times in 2 visits to St Louis. We love the location. But…read morebetter than that, the service is friendly and prices are very reasonable. We came early for Sunday brunch and the manager offered to let us in to wait while they opened. Who does that?! We have the Southern style Benedict which is a fabulous biscuit topped with a fried chicken breast, scrambled eggs, and gravy. Delicious! (Which I countered with a side salad, just to be healthy...) They offer bottomless drinks for $20, too--worth it if you're loading up for the ballpark so you won't be paying their bloated prices. We will be back. Now a standard for us in St Louis.

Cool spot in downtown St Louis to have a company event which I attended while in town for business…read morerecently. Located not too far from Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village area. Long bar with plenty of seating with tables and spots to perch your drink around it, flat screens to watch a game, and even a small arcade area with games to play. From the signage I saw on tables they offer some nice drink specials. I was really impressed with their bourbon selection. Blanton's? Heck yeah!

Mccully Heritage Project is one of our family's favorite weekend getaways. We live in Quincy- about…read morean hour away from here. But when we venture out to camp with our 3 kids and 2 dogs we are pretty picky about where we stay. We want somewhere secluded and private- where our family can run and explore without worrying about other campers. The "Watkins Place Cabin" is perfect for us. This cabin sits at the end of a long private gravel driveway and is entirely surrounded by beautiful midwestern forest. There are 2 bedrooms (3 beds), a small livingroom with a TV and DVD player, a bathroom, and a kitchen. The cabin has running water and electricity. Outside there is a fire pit and an acre+ open grassy yard; perfect for relaxing and letting the kids and dogs play. There is a hiking trail that takes you up the hill and into the woods. I believe it actually takes you all the way to the marsh at McCully if you keep trekking. McCully also has one of the most beautiful, scenic ponds I've ever been to. Our family loves taking an evening to go and fish there. We are often the only people at the pond- or are only sharing it with 2 or 3 other respectful and quiet campers. I love that the grass around the pond is well-maintained so we can set down a picnic blanket and make ourselves easily comfortable within just a foot or two from the water. The tent sites are also very well-maintained and surrounded by beautiful serene scenery. There is a very nice playground within walking distance for the littles. The bathroom/ shower area is clean and conveniently located. The hosts are absolutely lovely people and are always willing to answer any questions. We love this little getaway specifically for Watkin's Cabin and the gorgeous fishing pond. But even if you're looking for a peaceful place to park your tent for a night, Mccully's will not disappoint.

From the owner: The McCully Heritage Project is a 940 acre natural area located one mile south of Kampsville,…read moreIllinois. The Project offers 15 miles of trails, open to hiking and horseback riding. Scenic overlooks are located along the trails. A restored wetland area includes a boardwalk and interpretive signs. The site also has two fishing ponds, a nineteenth-century log cabin, and a pavilion, with parking and restrooms. The Project is perfect for picnicking, bird watching, nature photography and turtle watching. Visitors can expect to see abundant wildflowers and wildlife Primitive camping sites are available. The pavilion and grounds are open for events such as family reunions or outdoor weddings. Groups larger than family size should call in advance. Hunting or removal of any plant or other material is prohibited without express permission. The McCully Heritage Project is a non-profit facility with no funding from state or federal sources. Donations are requested.