Things To Do In St. Louis! 

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis is the foremost institution for modern art exhibitions in an inventive environment, with community partnerships, education programs, and outreach. City Museum The City Museum is filled with original and interactive displays for children and adults alike. The exhibits were forged with recycled, reshaped, and recovered materials. Greater St. Louis Art Association This association is compiled of artist and art enthusiasts who promote all artistic media through festivals, meetings, newsletters, group exhibits, and an annual awarding of scholarships and grants. St. Louis Art Museum The St. Louis Art Museum is a cultural landmark offering viewing of various ancient and contemporary art mediums. The museum is not only a great place to view fine art, but they also offer classes for children, adults, and teacher training. The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts The Pulitzer Foundation is a premier museum for the contemplation and appreciation for architectural art. Sponsored events strive to inspire discussions involving art, architecture, design, and contemporary culture. Laumeier Sculpture Park Located in St. Louis, this open air museum expands the boundaries and confines of contemporary sculpture and places them in a magnificent park setting. Dance St. Louis For forty years this company's goal has been to provide the St. Louis region with the world's finest dance and to develop an admiration of dance as an art form. Dance St. Louis features include dance presentations, creations and education outreach. Grand Center Aptly dubbed "the cultural soul of the city," The Grand Center, located in Downtown St. Louis, is flourishing with the finest art, music, and theater. Opera Theatre of St. Louis Accompanied by members of the St. Louis orchestra, the Opera Theatre performs in a very innovative and American way. Housed in an intimate 987-seat theater, they carry out both familiar and unconventional performances. St. Louis Symphony Orchestra The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra found its permanent home at the 2,689 seat Powell Symphony Hall, one of the world's finest concert halls. They are also an important part of their community, sharing their music with tens of thousands of people in schools, churches, parks, community organizations and other venues throughout the county. Bob Kuban Bob Kuban "The Cheater" and his band are one of the leading musical entertainment groups in the St. Louis area. They perform at many events and can also be booked for a special engagement. Wildwood Dance & Arts The area's most modern and active dance production academy also offers karate and yoga classes. Part of their mission statement emphasizes an "effective foundation of self esteem, healthful movement, and dance technique."

SPORTS AND RECREATION St. Louis Cardinals Since 1892 the St. Louis Cardinals have been playing great baseball. They are currently on top of their division and call newly constructed Busch Stadium home. St. Louis Rams Playing at The Edward Jones Dome which opened November 12, 1995, the St. Louis Rams always deliver hard hitting football. The Dome itself is an integral part of the America's Center complex. St. Louis Sports Commission Since 1989, the St. Louis Sports Commission has achieved its mission to benefit St. Louis through sports by attracting the best to the region and contributing to the area's quality of life. Ballwin Golf Club The Ballwin Golf Club offers a dual tee marked course, accommodating those who wish to play either a nine-hole or eighteen-hole round. The Golf Club also has a banquet room available to rent which includes a full kitchen and a dance floor. The Missouri Bluffs Golf Club Largely considered one of the best championship golf courses in the state, this St. Charles golf club offers golfers the opportunity to truly enjoy nature and the game in a park-like setting. North Pointe Family Aquatic Center The North Point Family Aquatic Center has a ten-lane swimming pool with two diving boards and a tree swing along with two water slides and three other differently themed pools. They also offer classes on swimming and diving, as well as water aerobics. Ballwin Parks and Recreation The Parks and Recreation Department is in charge of events and facilities all over Ballwin including the Recreation Programs, the Ballwin Golf Course and Banquet Facility, Tennis Courts, The Pointe at Ballwin Commons Fitness Center and Indoor Pool, The North Pointe Family Aquatic Center, Recreation Facility Rentals, Park Maintenance, Street Trees, Brush and Christmas tree pickup, and Festival Coordination. The Pointe at Ballwin Commons The Pointe at Ballwin Commons is a state of the art recreation complex consisting of two full gymnasiums, full circuit weight system, an indoor track, cardiovascular equipment, free weight area, dance/aerobic studio, locker rooms, baby sitting room, concession area, game room, kids play area, and meeting rooms that hold up to 150 people. Route 66 State Park Nestled in St. Louis County, this beautiful park offers excellent opportunities to bike, walk, bird watch, and nature study. The park habitat is abundant with oak, hickory, river birch, cottonwood and pine trees, is home to a diverse set of plants, deer, wild turkeys; and more than 40 different bird types have been identified. St. Louis County Parks A comprehensive site with links to maps of parks trails, special events, concert schedules, athletic fields, and children's activities to name a few. Castlewood State Park The Meramec River gently flows through this wonderful park situated in Ballwin. Some amenities include fishing, boat launch, picnic areas, playgrounds, and trails. City of St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry 105 parks serve as an oasis for communities to enjoy the outdoors without traveling too far. The parks offer many opportunities for activities such as; playgrounds, summer concerts, picnics, ball games, tennis courts, and lakes.

DINING Panera Bread Bakery and Cafe Located throughout the state including the communities of Wildwood and St. Charles, these unique bakeries and cafés offer fresh food and great drinks. They also provide patrons with free high speed Internet access offering a relaxing environment to work away from work. Harry's West Restaurant and Bar Located in Ballwin, this Restaurant offers live music, private rooms for special occasions, and fine dining from tradition American favorites to French classics to Italian delicacies. Zhivago's Russian Restaurant This elegant and authentic restaurant located in Ballwin serves traditional Russian fare with Mediterranean and far-east influences, along with some American choices. Madison's Café Located in Manchester just outside of Ballwin, this restaurant offers banquet and catering facilities as well as a large, diverse menu with an Italian flare for both lunch and dinner. Tucker's Place With three locations in the St. Louis area, one of them in Ballwin, this award-winning steak house is a best pick for American cuisine. Monarch Featuring International cuisine, Maplewood's Monarch restaurant is a fusion of food, wine, and art. They feature a lunch bistro menu and a fine dining dinner menu. Blue Water Grill Attire is casual to dressy at this West County seafood restaurant in Kirkwood. Patrons can find fresh oysters, sushi rolls, delicate fish, and fine wine, serving both lunch and dinner. Lewis and Clark's Situated in the historic section of St. Charles, this restaurant and public house is great for families, offering a warm, traditional atmosphere with an exceptional American style menu that caters to all tastes.

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS St. Louis County Fair & Air Show This fun-filled air show festival is held at Spirit of St. Louis Airport and features as much stuff to do on the ground as is happening in the sky. St. Louis Zoo Rated by the Zagat survey as the number one zoo/animal park in the country, the St. Louis Zoo is always improving its already impressive habitats, gardens, and animal assemblage. Ballwin Days An annual festival held in Vlasis Park, bringing the community together with rides, concerts, games, food, arts and crafts, and a parade. Greater St. Louis Art Association Art Festivals For over twenty-five years these art festivals have taken place in the St. Louis area, and currently in Ballwin. The fall and spring shows offer a unique opportunity for both the artist and art lover, while admission proceeds benefit scholarships and grants for young artists. Butterfly House Located in Chesterfield, the Butterfly House (a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden) offers visitors an exclusive opportunity to observe butterflies from around the world in renditions of their natural habitats. Missouri Botanical Garden The Missouri Botanical Garden, the nation's oldest botanic park, is a leader in horticultural displays and research and education. They feature flower shows, live music, education, and fitness activities throughout the year. There is an Orchid Show in February, Whitaker Music Festival all summer long, a Japanese Festival, and a sentimental favorite, the Gardenland Express holiday flower and train show. Shaw Nature Reserve Shaw Nature Reserve, an addition of the Missouri Botanical Garden, includes 2,500 acres of natural Ozark scenery and managed plant collections. Located 35 miles southwest of St. Louis in Gray Summit, Missouri, it provides environmental teaching, biological research and community enjoyment of the natural world. St. Louis Science Center This area attraction is filled with informative and interactive displays. Activities include Omnimax Theatre, Special Exhibition, Planetarium, Discovery Room for kids, and many other galleries. Six Flags St. Louis Thirty five rides and a water park are housed at this major area attraction, offering a day of fun for the entire family. The park is located in Eureka in the far west side of St. Louis County. The Gateway Arch A major attraction is Gateway Arch official named the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial (erected in 1965), a stainless steel arch standing 630 ft high. Standing on the banks of the Mississippi, it symbolizes St. Louis as the gateway to the West.

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