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.

I'm not from the St Louis area but this is still my second visit to the St. Louis Art Museum. This…read moreis truly a premier art museum with a diverse variety of exhibits, including an outdoor sculpture gardens. It's located in beautiful Forest Park and the views of the park from the front entrance are great. The building itself is an architectural gem. We spent over 2 hours here and only scratched the surface.

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!

You literally cannot miss this Amoco sign, it's unbelievably huge! After passing many times I…read morefinally tried them out to top off my tank. The review is for fuel only as I never went inside. No issues processing my card and the pump worked flawlessly. Some minor debris in the area and a gentleman was sweeping it up. They offer washer and paper towels. A solid 4 star experience. This is listed as a landmark because this sign is freaking massive!!!

Owner refused to allow me to use the restroom when I asked where they went he said the employees…read morehad their own private restroom when I told him that wasn't right he said we are a small town we do what we want

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]

11/10 would recommend the art hill film festival series. we saw et and loved it. there is food…read moretrucks and live music before the movie. lots of people but still a great view of the screen; the audio was also still good. i would recommend getting there before it's dark so you don't have to walk far in the dark. we got there 1 hour early and still had to park .9 away

This place is great for picnic or just to walk around and take in nature. There tends to be quite a…read morefew people going here on weekends. However it is so big and space out therefore you hardly notice. Besides walking and picnic, there is also paddle boating. People also bike here. This place is overall a great relaxing way to enjoy nature. Plus the zoo is right around the corner.

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.

We took advantage of the free tours being offered at the Campbell house museum this weekend and it…read morewas a great time. The fact that so much of the original furniture, art, and accessories remain in top condition if wild after all these years. Our tour guide was fantastic and we really enjoyed ourselves. A must-do if you are at all interested in STL history

Went on the architectural tour with a fantastic docent. So much history and ways of exploring this…read moretreasure . Got sidetracked from original purpose for the tour by many people in the tour asking interesting questions. There are many tour themes offered.

Love the food & service here! Awesome place! Friendly staff. The fried chicken is so delicious!read more

I've driven by here so many times and I have been curious about what's inside. It's located…read moredirectly across from Turtle Park, opposite the Zoo. I finally stopped in. It's a pub, dive bar, and neighborhood hangout all in one. There is parallel parking all around. We visited on a night when the FIFA World Cup was happening. The service was average. I ordered a fish and chips, a soda and a side of green beans. The food came out fairly quickly and it was pretty average pub fare. It was a fun stop before seeing a show at The Muny. Forest Park is just across the highway.

I recently attended a friend wedding here. This was my first time being inside this place despite…read morewalking around forest park and this place so many times. This place was decorated very nice. The staff were nice. There was quite a few people that come here for the pictures of prom and so on during this time of the year.

I see why the jewel box is a premier wedding location. Although outside was dead due to winter,…read moreinside the greenhouse was still beautiful. The staff does such as wonderful job of maintaining the plants present. It is a great location for a free nature themed photo opp. It is free to enter before noon but otherwise you pay $1 to enter.

Great location to study and do some deep work. Would recommend if you need a quiet place to get…read moresome work done.

Trying to study at home but ended up rolling back into bed or playing computer games, I had to…read moreadmit that studying at home may not be a good idea for me. To increases chances of doing some work, I decided to get out of my pajamas and go to the library. I'm not alone. The place is full of students during exam seasons. Make sure to get there by 9 am to get a seat, and stay there to keep it. There is a Whispers Cafe selling coffee and bagels if you want to take a tea break. Food is banned inside the library, although it seems common to see people subtly reaching in bags, getting a small pack of biscuits or energy bars and silently eating them... To me it's not just a place of collections of books and documents, but a place to help me build better habits and overcome procrastination. You are much less likely to get distracted by the internet in the library and work more productively. Great study environment, free printing and scanning services and couches to take a nap in, all in all it's a great library.