We joined a group of people to do a group tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright house in Kirkwood, MO. It…read moreis well worth the $20 tour fee. Anne was our docent. She was very knowledgeable about Wright and Russell and Ruth Kraus who the house was built for and the only residents. The Kraus house is one of the very few Wright houses that have not been remodeled and contains the original furniture designed by Wright. It has a cozy feel from the time you walk inside. I was intrigued by the esthetic design throughout the home.

I've been to about 150 Frank Lloyd Wright homes and have been lucky enough to have been inside…read morearound 30. We didn't know if we could get on the tour that day so we first stopped by to see it and take some pictures. We met an intern and found out that we could get in on a tour about 2 hours later. So we paid our fee and went to see Frank Lloyd Wright's mentor, Louis Sullivan's Wainwright Building in downtown St. Louis. I believe this is one of Sullivan's best work still standing. When we returned for the tour I was stunned. This is a great, late house by Wright that has many magical and playful elements to it. It's has most of the original furnishings and something totaling unexpected in a Usonian house--art glass windows. The tour guide was new and did an excellent. Everyone involved in this project should be very proud of the work they've done, and continue to do.

Laumeier is a beautiful neighborhood park featuring a wide variety of art installations which are…read moresure to amaze and entertain, some great shaded walking paths with play area for the children. The park also hosts the annual art fair and other pop up events. My favorite thing about this park is that it is not super crowded. While the weekends might boost the number of visitors, the park is usually still fairly peaceful. We've met photographers here before as the sculptures and sceneries do introduce lovely backgrounds for photoshoots. We've also just spent some time strolling with our pup on beautiful days. There is an education center to learn about the park. Aside from beautiful nature scenes and flowers, there is a large eyeball which is quite an entertaining conversational piece, a very tall human piece, a leafy looking piece made of wood, a large moose (I think?) and so much more! If you haven't made the trip, take some time to check this place out on a morning or an afternoon stroll and check out some outdoor arts!

One of our favorite parks in St. Louis county! It's a perfect spot for a quick looped walk mixing…read moreart and nature. There's a woodsy trail that winds along the park with sculptures mixed in. There's also a long cement path that crawls all around the open grassy sculpture park part. It's a dog friendly park which is great because our dogs LOVE this park. It's even better because in the warmer months they offer a lot of weekend events like art fairs or food truck gatherings with live music. Awesome spot One of our favorite parks in St. Louis county! It's a perfect spot for a quick looped walk mixing art and nature. There's a woodsy trail that winds along the park with sculptures mixed in. There's also a long cement path that crawls all around the open grassy sculpture park part. It's a dog friendly park which is great because our dogs LOVE this park. It's even better because in the warmer months they offer a lot of weekend events like art fairs or food truck gatherings with live music. Awesome spot

Great library. Smaller size, close to our neighborhood. Tastefully modernized and great selection…read moreof every type of book you can think of. Free computers and printers as well. Tucked away from Big Bend, off of Meramec Station Road.

Love this library! It has everything you need and more. I need a new printer so I come here often…read moreto print. Their printer, fax and copy machine are very user friendly. Plenty of computers to use and lots of books available for adults and kids. I bring the kids here often to read books and participate in activities they have. Staff is always helpful and friendly. Very clean spaces and I enjoy renting books online and picking up at this location when ready.

Do not come on weekends or during spring break. It's extremely overcrowded, and there are no limits…read moreon how many people are allowed in. So much to see and my child loved it. But she's only two, and with older kids running around, she kept getting pushed. It made it stressful and put me in full mama bear mode. But if it isn't crowded, come and enjoy the museum.

The Magic House in St. Louis is an absolute must-visit for families. Kids of all ages will find…read moreendless opportunities to explore, play, and learn. Even on rainy or cold days, the museum offers a wide variety of indoor spaces where children can roam freely, engage with hands-on exhibits, and let their imaginations soar. Visitors can enjoy hundreds of interactive exhibits that spark curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills. From the water play area to the mini grocery store, every corner offers a new adventure. Special programs, workshops, and seasonal events keep every visit fresh and exciting. MADE by Magic House is another location that should not be missed. This innovative space focuses on creativity, building, and making things with your hands, offering even more interactive fun for kids and adults alike. The Magic House is sure to provide an unforgettable experience full of learning and laughter.

St. Louis County libraries strike it out of the ballpark again!…read moreThis location is completely accessible to all with the librarians ready to help with any query you might have. The selection of books, magazines, movies, puzzles, and other items is top-tier. The kids section was immaculate and one of the largest I have seen at any county library location. Our little especially loved the play house within the House section.

Love the Meramec Branch of the SLCL. Always have good variety and great events! We go here all the…read moretime.

Wonderful spot especially for the kiddos on a hot muggy day. There are several computers available…read more And a large selection of children's books that are located downstairs in a separate area of the library. This allows the kids to do their thing without disturbing oldies.

What a homey place. I've been touring around libraries, and I can confidently say I really enjoyed…read morethis one. It's a treasure to me, filling with lots of gold n jewels....except its books and movies and things along those lines. I've never been to a library with a gift shop! Or a library that lets you check out cds! Or a library with three stories if you include the downstairs. Now imagine that all into three, how amazing. I'd also like to compliment the infastructure inside and outside. Decor is so cozy and amazing, and the outside is furnished with plants, trees...anything you could think of! How fun. The place was very organized as well! Very impressive I dare say. Everything seems perfect. So why am I giving this place a four stars? Service was a little rocky in my opinion, because the librarian checking us out and "helping us" was slacking very much. There was no whimsy, no joy, no shine or polish, nothing. This is why three out of five of the CDS I checked out were still locked, very unprofessional. This library is awesome though! Of course, as they say, a few bad apples don't ruin the whole batch so I want to overall give kudos to this library! I enjoyed my visit, thank you for making my stay feel awesome Kirkwood Public Library!

This is the fanciest library I've ever been to! It almost feels like a building on a college…read morecampus! It's huge and beautiful. The kids area is closed off so you don't have to worry about keeping the kids super quiet. There are big play buildings, play food, fire truck, etc. they can play with. There's even a slide! There's so much to do in the kids area. They all just love it! The selection of board books feels smaller vs other SLCL libraries I've been to, but overall still great. Tons to do. They also just opened up a Goshen coffee cart, but not sure where exactly that is yet!

An avid reader since an early age. The libraries have so many resources to choose from including…read morefree of charge courses, classes and equipment. Libby and hoopla keep me in the know when away from STL. Both audio and e-books are my favorite resources to utilize free of charge. My Toughest Reading Challenge: In 2021, I read 300 graduate level books (hardback, paperback, audio, e-books) within a year's timespan.

Great beers and a friendly vibe, we stopped in for some after work wind-down and stayed until the…read moreplace closed for the night. Lots of great conversation with the friendly owner while the four TVs up on the wall were tuned in to golf and baseball and basketball. Great beers, tilted towards heavier styles. I'm more of a pilsner drinker but settled for the Cream Ale and the Irish Red this evening. Both were excellent. Mackenzie doesn't have food other than some pretzels to purchase. But you can sure walk down the strip mall and get some Sugarfire BBQ to go with your beverage! Fun place, cool feel to it and delicious frosty brews that are made on site. What's not to love?

Food We went next…read moredoor to Sugarfire! Pizza was offered earlier but we missed the opportunity! You can BYOF. Ambiance Not a lot of seating. Local bar feel. Drinks Try the Trippel (9.9%) and the Scotty Doesn't know (5.5%).

Cute little brewery with limited bar seating. Attached to Boardwalk Pizza which was closed that day…read moreand unfortunate as we had planned on getting a pizza. Bartender let us taste several to figure out what we wanted. Good beers in a very small brewery.

We went there hoping to have a pint and a pizza from the joint next door. Unfortunately it was…read moreclosed. The beer was good and the service friendly. I would try them again.