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]

Piece for piece. Pound for pound…read more SLAM is free, yet the quality and quantity of the art works were amazing. From Monet to Van Gogh to african pieces. There are plenty of eras at this museum. Honestly, there are a lot of great works. There are free parking spots nearby as well as a garage, but you need to pay for that. Overall, beautiful space inside and outside of museum.

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.

First experience at the Edison Theater for a Black Rep performance. Happily surprised at the size…read moreof this auditorium. Seating comfortable, semi-circle around the stage with center, right and left choices. Ticket price included free parking in the garage located about a block from theater entrance. Enjoyed a funny, well performed play. Small concession stand. Enjoyed the show and setting on campus.

The Edison Theatre is a small proscenium thrust theater at Washington University. I swear there is…read morenot a bad seat in this 656 seat theatre. Everyone of them seems to have a direct view of the stage. It is located on Forsyth Blvd and is an easy find on campus. ET is a busy little theatre. In addition to Washington University Performing Arts Department, which produces three mainstage Edison shows each year, it also serves as a performance venue for Washington University student organizations. It also serves the STL theatre community as a rental house. Local performing arts organizations such as The Black Rep and Missouri Ballet Theatre, have produced major shows here. I love the intimacy of this small theatre, it has a real New York feel to it. Would I return? - Dim the lights and raise the curtains, I'm ready for a show When: Numerous Why: Live Theatre

Came here for a thrift and vendor pop up event. There's lots of parking in the back I didn't know…read moreabout. It's a large venue with lots of space to spread out, including a top floor and basement we never went down to. We enjoyed sitting on the back patio. A stand out to me was the nice bathroom. Lots of stalls and well kept. I would love to come back here for more events.

If you love gin, this is heaven in a glass! The Gin Festival was an absolute blast -- great vibes,…read morefriendly crowd, and an impressive lineup of local and international distillers. Every booth had something unique to offer, from classic London drys to wild botanical blends I'd never even heard of. The bartenders were super knowledgeable and happy to chat about flavor notes and pairings. Plus, the live music and food trucks gave it the perfect laid-back festival feel. Highly recommend pacing yourself (and bringing a friend who loves gin as much as you do). I left with a few new favorites and a smile that didn't fade all day.

I recently received a couple tattoos from here and the lines are clean and they're healing really…read morewell. I made an appointment for a half sleeve as well. Everyone is super friendly and knowledgeable. Alan is the GOAT.

Will be going back to Austin. Excellent experience with super friendly staff. Couldn't have had a…read morebetter experience. No regerts

The coolest store, the staff greeted us immediately and there were so many cool items inside! It's…read moreall about fair trade and the items you find are so very unique and gift able. I just loved this place so much and would visit nearly every week.

Walked down from my parking spot on Manchester to see what was down this far and stopped in Zee Bee…read moreMarket Lots of color with all the fair trade items! Great T-shirts, pottery, jewelry, lots of things to look at in a bright airy space. Staff was super friendly, explaining different items and offering help. At purchase I was offered a sign up to their new rewards item and took advantage as I had my eye on a few things for gifts. Walked out with a great T-shirt and a small bag of coffee

I can't say enough positive things about Union Studio! Both the Tower Grove and Webster locations…read moreare spectacular shops. If you are looking for a business that features a wide variety of local St. Louis items, look no further! Katie, the gift services manager, was excellent at helping us pick out and arrange custom gifts to give to our family and wedding party. She was accommodating in tailoring items that each recipient would love. The customer service is fantastic, and she even helped take the gift sets to my vehicle!

I was really happy to wander in to Union Studio earlier this week when I was out shopping for a…read moreMother's Day gift. The space is really big and full of beautifully curated local products. They had lots of inspiration boxes to fit different personalities. I found one I really liked and they helped me put one together to fit my mom. I ended up getting a couple of pieces of handmade pottery, tea, caramels, and a tiny plant. They wrapped it up beautifully in a box and ribbon. I will definitely be coming back here for future gifting needs and it's great to be able to support many local companies in one place.

I needed some photographic images framed and had just recently moved from Chicago so was not sure…read morewhere to get this project done. Through a search online, we found Norton's Fine Art and Framing. I'm very happy with the customer service, level of professionalism, creativity and skill of the people at Norton's. Owner Mary Norton shepherded my project and was a pleasure to work with. The project was creating a shadow box using 3 photographic images. The backstory... I'm a former photojournalist and pretty particular about how my work looks. In the 80's I created hand-made Christmas cards by printing 4x6 images of my work, then mounted the prints to 4x6 black mat board, making them a similar size to postcards and mailing them out. My mother-in-law saved all the cards sent her and gave them to my youngest daughter recently. My daughter spoke of her plans to have a shadow box made with her 3 favorites. I decided as a Christmas gift, I would surprise her by framing them. Mary is personable and her knowledge of framing options is extensive. Our discussion included type and depth of the frame, order of the images and type and color of matte board. A deep frame black frame was chosen for the piece. Since it was a deep frame, she suggested having each image at a different depth from the back of the piece, giving the artwork additional visual interest. After working through several iterations of various blacks and grays, I landed on two mats, both the same black with a grain. She suggested the grained mat board be cut in in one direction for the first mat and in opposite direction on the second mat. Since the grain reflected light in different way, the mat boards looked slightly different, but yet are the same mat. The side of the postcard with the postmarked stamp, the address and the Christmas greeting was not able to be seen, but Mary photocopied them at the original size and mounted them on the back of the shadow box. So it showed the uniqueness of the original work. It was a stunning presentation. When my daughter received the gift, she said it was the best Christmas gift she's received. Norton's Fine Art and Framing will be involved with all my framing going forward. I would put their work on par with any art I had framed when I living in Chicago.

They do such an amazing job. So detail oriented and above and beyond with their aim to please. The…read moreNorton family is so great and relatable. Such a pleasure to work with. It's also so nice to support a small, local family business. I can't think of a single reason to go anywhere else!

I spent 3 summers working here as a college student, and just got back from volunteering for a 5…read moreday session with 7 & 8 year old kids. This camp offers kids from any income level the opportunity to go away to camp. They can learn to swim, climb a tower, perfect their artistic talents and so much more. The leadership program includes wilderness adventures of hiking and canoeing, takes them on college visits, lets them experience how volunteer service feels and gives them to skills to get to a job at the end of the 4 year program. While the kids think they are just having fun, the real goal is to give them the skills and desire to further their education...college or vocational...and break the cycle of poverty. It also is a wonderful work experience for young adults. Teaching them responsibility, exposing them to diversity and hopefully influencing their attitudes about the potential of all children if they are just given the opportunities and skills needed to succeed. If you are thinking of sending your kids to camp, SFC is a nurturing environment that will challenge them. They'll walk through the woods and sing songs around campfires. They'll make friends and learn the value of teamwork. They'll spend hours in the library and try new foods. They'll grow up with camp their second home. Start them young and keep sending them back.

All of my kids have been going through their program. Two of them have completed their program and…read moreare moving on to counselors in training. Not sure where they would be without the experience and leadership training that they received!

The playground it self is amazing... that would receive 5 stars. I travel a ton in the US- I have…read morekids ages 6 to 25, so I have been to a lot of parks and this has to rank on the top!!!! But- parking... Brentwood Parks And Recreation needs to align with the city to help with signage for parking. The lot is not large enough (maybe 60 spaces not positive) to have two directions. Even with it being clear to many that the natural flow was counterclockwise, a few felt the need to go against the natural flow. Then the streets around the park were full causing the streets capable of only allowing for a single lane of traffic. Even with a clear flow and literally no room for cars traveling in opposite directions... some attempted to push in, causing longer stand stills. It's like trying to go to the zoo/forest park on the weekends. But the park itself is fun!!! I do wish there was more shaded areas within the park itself. Parking needs to be fixed... there is no way an emergency vehicle could have gotten in to help if help was needed. That is a big concern.

This playground is an awesome kid hangout. My kids love this place and can play here all day. This…read moreplayground just opened last weekend and we went here this past Sunday. It was busy and parking was tight. There are so much things for kids to do here. Rock climbing, swings, Little zip line, splash pad etc. I can tell my kids and Chloe would love to go here a lot in the near future.