A Hidden Jewel in St. Louis - Don't Miss the Magic Chef Mansion!…read more What a historic gem! The Magic Chef Mansion is one of St. Louis' most stunning and best-kept secrets. If you haven't taken a tour, you are truly missing out. This architectural treasure offers a glimpse into another era--where craftsmanship, elegance, and timeless beauty meet. What makes it even more special is the incredible care and devotion of Shelly, the current owner and resident. It's amazing how she has lovingly restored the entire interior, tracking down original furniture, lighting fixtures, and period-appropriate details to bring this mansion back to its former glory. What an act of love--and one that every visitor can feel the moment they walk through the doors. Every room is a story, and the guided tour is filled with fascinating history, local lore, and exquisite details. Whether you're a St. Louis native or a visitor, this is an experience that belongs at the top of your list. The Magic Chef Mansion isn't just a tour--it's a living, breathing piece of art and history. Don't miss the chance to be a part of it.

This is a wonder!!!! Beautifully maintained and decorated mansion. Owner guided tour for our…read moregroup. Charge for tours but well worth seeing this amazing turn of the 20th century mansion.

Great little suburb just southeast of Clayton, which makes close to Galleria mall, highway 64/40 as…read morewell as 44 and within an ear shot of tons of amazing eateries such as Dewey's Pizza, Cyrano's, First Watch, Racanelli's and more. Other conveniences are the 24 hour animal hospital, various banking facilities, small cafe's, a Starbucks, police station/city hall, Webster University, farmers market a plethora of small businesses, parks, thrift stores and so on... Give it whirl, ~Christy

A lovely family neighborhood with two small but charming downtown areas full of great boutique…read moreshopping and restaurants. Lovely old homes, many turn of the century Victorians make this a great place to walk, enjoy and raise a family. Great schools and recreation centers.

Des Peres is a city in St. Louis County. Des Peres has a total area of 4.40 square miles…read more There are 8,373 residents in Des Peres according to the last Census (2010). Des Peres home ownership rate is 96.7%. Des Peres maintains six separate parks: Des Peres Park, Harwood Park, Pioneer Park, Sugar Creek Park, Phantom Forest, and Bittersweet Woods. The Lodge is Des Peres community center. The community center houses a fitness center, gym, indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities, and meeting rooms.

I'm keeping it short and sweet. Yes, I'm a fan! I frequent Des Peres quite often. The homes are…read moreabsolutely gorgeous, I love the various options provided for shopping and dining and the city house some of my favorite go-to spots:West County Mall, Schnucks, Aldi's, Sally's and more.

Piazza Imo On the Hill 2109 Marconi Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110…read moreThere is a beautiful fountain that makes this place a peaceful spot to meditate, or reflect on your day a quiet place to release your frustration. It is in the heart of the hill. Benches surround the fountain honoring famous local celebrities. This location is near St. Ambrose Catholic Church, The new restaurant Marconi Mercado and Milo's tavern a local watering hole. I found a bench honoring the mailman of the Hill Roland DiGregario . My father (Gene) was a great friend of Mr. DiGregario and spoke highly of him. My father and brother both were mailman. My brother later had a route on the Hill. So this bench opened up a few pleasant childhood memories I relish. After leaving, there is a gelato shop around the block with a great looking patio to enjoy. Visit the Hill for a great meal, beer, or reflect over a gelato.

Such a relaxing place. The fountain was clean and there were families strolling around and sitting…read moreon the benches.

No matter what you've heard, bc I KNOW majority of you have never visited on your own terms, East…read moreSt. Louis is a gem. Granted, there's parts of it that's a shell of itself, but what urban area isn't. My BF's family is from EStL and surrounding areas, so I visit frequently. Contrary to what people think, it's actually not much going on on that side. The South End, Alorton and Bond Ave. are relatively quiet. I've read articles and been apart of conversation about renovations and gentrification concerning the metro east. I really hope it happens, bc a lot of estl residents have to go 30 minutes out their way for quality produce and pharmacies. They deserve opportunity and convenience just like the citizens of the metropolitan area of stl. There's so much character across the bridge. Many historic buildings, mansions and homes just need some preservation and tlc. Downtown East St. Louis, especially, could once again be the prize of town. I just hope the lot of you, like I have, can block out the negativity and look beyond the perception.

My friend and I decided to be "adventurous" and drive to Illinois, which is merely over the…read moreMississippi. Sweet Jesus, what a GEM. I'm giving this place 4 stars because we earned street cred from the locals when we casually mentioned that we spent some time in ESTL. -1 star because I spent most of the time praying that the car wouldn't break down and we wouldn't get shot/raped/killed.

We had a great time here. My daughters and I played in this little corner with the different trees…read moreand plants and flowers in public are displays and things at this place at offer.

Ellisville is an amazing little extension of Chesterfield. It has so much to offer in its small…read moreradius. You'll find everything from farmer's markets, larger grocers, Golds Gym, Life Time Fitness (my sanctuary), Dewey's Pizza, Peak Nutrition, tons of retail stores, restaurants, bar/grills, fun activities, Mercy Hospital affiliates and amazing small business services for your every need.

Lovely library! The kids area is closed off which is great - you can worry less about needing to…read morekeep them quiet! Tons of books to choose from. They have a kitchen set and tons of play food, which always seems to be a big hit with the kids. They also have crayons and coloring sheets. There are lots of event flyers for adults and children here. Clean bathrooms and overall wonderful experience! We love coming here!

Absolute beautiful library. It looks to be new and updated. It's hidden behind the quick Trip so…read moreunless you are familiar with the area or search for libraries near by, you wouldn't even know this one existed. There is a large parking lot out front, and designated parking spots for curbside orders and book drops. Upon entering the inside I noticed how new, clean and organized this branch looked. They have a display stand with flyers of upcoming events and resources. They have plenty of seating, computers, and quiet areas you can utilize. The kids library is sectioned off in its own separate area of the library. The librarians were so kind and helpful. They got me together as i misplaced my library card! I will definitely be back to this location!