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.

I have to say, my expectations on these things is never high coming from a town where everyone…read moreseems to do them. But I was pleasantly surprised with this one. I had booked a 1:30 cruise after a 10:30 Arch tram to make sure we could eat in between and that was way too much time. We were lucky enough to get on the noon cruise with an easy exchange at the ticket booth here and that was fantastic! The cruise guide is not corny at all and gives a good balance between history and current event information on the ride. There isn't a whole lot to actually see and this is a straight river, so you just go down and back, but the hour is just enough time and the weather was lovely. They also let you bring anything you bought to eat or drink at their stand onboard and you can get drinks and snacks on the second level as well. My tweens liked it - and loved the popcorn, so it was a win-win! And they also do the obligatory souvenir photos - $35 for a bunch and a digital link too isn't bad.

Went after seeing the Arch earlier that day It was a little…read morehot that day, but it was cool to see the Arch from the boat with a view of the Mississipi River as well(Mighty Mississipi) It takes an hour, but the Tom Sawyer Riverboat holds a lot of people on the three levels (Upper and lower decks) Park Ranger and Captain of the boat was very knowledgable Definitely worth the visit to one of the Riverboats if you are a St. Louis local or visitor

Closed. Poor directions…read more Poor signage. Poor customer service. Poor location. Waste of time.

Kayaking was interesting. An hour should be the max but this is a 2 hour kayak underground caves…read more The caves are beautiful. This is an old sandstone mine. Cash only and 10% for active military. No place to go potty besides at a portapotty. Make sure to bring snacks in case get hungry. The tour guide is a lit up tour guide as the guide has lights on his kayak. If you like underground adventures or water activites this is for you!

Great history, beautiful buildings and knowledgeable guide…read more The tastings are great and the clydesdales are beautiful. The facility is very well maintained.

The tour guide and the handler were very informed, pleasant, considerate, and friendly. This is a…read morereally fun tour! The sizes are kept small so that everyone can hear and enjoy the experience fully. Every question was answered! The pace was comfortable for all ages. I do the other tour next time as well. Worth the cost and the time.

Great start to our weekend in Ste. Gen! We opted to do the ghost tour/pub crawl the Friday (only on…read more4th Fridays) we got into town. Brian the tour guide was such a wealth of historical knowledge of the town. Listening to his stories as we strolled through the streets was incredibly interesting, we came away from the tour having more things we wanted to discover than we had time for. Even if ghosts aren't your thing I would suggest the tour for the information!

We've been on quite a few ghost tours, and this one was really good! Our guide, Tom, was friendly…read moreand knowledgeable about the town. It was a nicely paced walking tour (we weren't running from place to place) and included a lot interesting stops. Tom had a lot of great stories and suggestions about places to go. We ended up going to a bar mentioned on the tour afterwards and a restaurant the next after hearing his stories (no ghosts spotted, but both places were fun, lol). Fun way to see Ste. Gen and learn a little local history.

Great tour to take to learn about St Louis sites quickly I…read morerecently took the St. Louis Trolley Tour, and I highly recommend it. We parked across the street from the Four Seasons Hotel and the bus picked us up right in their covered driveway. The trolley itself is fantastic. It has the charming, classic look of an old-fashioned trolley but with modern upgrades that make a big difference. It had excellent air conditioning and a high-quality sound system so you could hear the driver. The ride was smooth and comfortable, even on some of the older city streets. Our driver was outstanding. He handled the tour beautifully, especially considering the fact that I am fairly certain that we had to take a completely different route because a sinkhole had opened up downtown that day. Despite the detour, he never missed a beat. His narration was engaging, informative, and full of details about the city's history and landmarks as we passed them by. He made the whole experience fun and enjoyable. The route took us through Forest Park, one of the highlights of the tour. We passed by the St. Louis Zoo and several other beautiful areas within the park. Our driver even stopped for about five minutes in front of the museum, where we were able to enjoy the excellent views across the park. It was a perfect little break in the tour. After leaving Forest Park, we wound our way back through the city, traveling through Midtown and seeing many of St. Louis's other notable sights to include a beautiful church. Overall, it was a very well-run, informative, and enjoyable tour. The combination of the comfortable trolley, excellent driver, and beautiful route made it one of the best city tours we've taken. I would definitely do it again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting St. Louis.

This was an easy way to see the entire city and learn a little history. I was the youngest person…read moreon the tour (not to my surprise) and it was packed. Windows opened which was a plus!

Great adventure!…read more Floating the Missouri River, from Blanchette Park, which is almost a baseball throw from the I-370 / Discovery Bridge... to... Sioux Passage Park in North County, right where the Missouri hits what looks like the apex of the curve, almost Arch-like in shape... this journey is mostly north... and when the river starts to flow back south, you take out at Sioux Passage Park (the Native Americans / indigenous people would save 20+ miles paddling by carrying canoes and items from the Mississippi to the Missouri and back). The canoes are about 20 feet long; single seats fore and aft for Big Muddy leaders; 4-5 dual seats in between... so you'll paddle one side at at time. Super steady. The river... so calm so quiet. A few weeks earlier, our daughter and I went fly fishing in Wyoming... small town; quiet... and still we'd hear a periodic pickup truck off in the distance. This Big Muddy journey... the Missouri River... the longest river in North America... once we passed Lambert's flight path, we hear no vehicles... zero... zip... zilch... none... not a single vehicle... so peaceful. This journey includes three stages... 1) Blanchette to the first stop where we all got out and stretched and floated in an eddy (backward current) - calm and smooth and save. 2) that island to the next for lunch 3) that island to Sioux Passage Park about one hour rowing in between... time depends on your canoe's paddlers... some are stronger than others... Enjoy the float... enjoy it wondrously. Big Mddy provides dry bags... they can readily hold a backpack and plenty of smaller items... the top rolls over and clicks close, nice and tight and dry. Clothes... you'll get sweaty... your feel will likely get sandy+dirty / dirty+sandy... that's part of the run of the trip. bring a charger for your phone... enjoy the float enjoy the nature enjoy your fellow canoeists enjoy the Big Muddy leaders THANK YOU, BIG MUDDY ADVENTURES, FOR ALL YOU DO FOR US AND ST. LOUIS AND MISSOURI AND OUR RIVERS!!!

What an incredible experience! Matt Fox is an exceptional guide and educator, and this kayak…read morewildlife tour was so much more than I expected. He has a genuine passion for nature, wildlife, conservation, and teaching, and that passion made the entire experience engaging and memorable. Exploring Post-Dispatch Lake by kayak gave me a completely different perspective of Forest Park. Matt helped us notice and understand the wildlife around us--from birds and aquatic life to the fascinating connections between an urban environment and the natural world. I especially loved learning how conservation efforts can make a difference in creating healthy habitats right in the middle of a city. What makes Matt stand out is the way he combines science, education, adventure, and genuine curiosity. He doesn't simply tell you what you're seeing--he helps you understand why it matters. I left the tour looking at the natural world around me differently and thinking about what I can do in my own yard to encourage wildlife and biodiversity. If you love kayaking, wildlife, learning, or simply being outside, I highly recommend taking a tour with Matt. It was educational, fun, peaceful, and truly one-of-a-kind. I would absolutely do it again!

I ordered the Frenched rack of elk for Christmas dinner. Customer service was great and the rack…read morecame out beautifully. So delicious! I will absolutely order again.

I'm on my second order and everything went perfect. I have no complaints at all. The elk and bison…read morewas fresh and tasty. The whole family loved the meats we purchased.

You guys. If you love beautiful days at wineries and chatting with the nicest people, please visit…read moreEdg Clif. A friend and I had the most delightful time. The scenery is lovely. Arthur was the live music for the day and he played a great variety of songs (acoustic guitar). The wine is fantastic. I do not know a lot about wine, but I do know that each one we tasted (6) was very easy to drink. We shared a bottle there and I brought 2 home. Bonus: you can bring your own snacks (no beverages). I love this. I enjoy planning my own winery snacks. I was bummed when many wineries quit allowing food because they opened kitchens. So if I have to pay $30+ for food. I'm buying less wine. Anywaaaay, make a little weekend out of visiting this area and have a lovely time at Edg Clif. (Photos do not do it justice)

I can't begin to explain what a great spot this is!…read more It is dog friendly, it is wide open and beautiful, it has lots of live music, it is run by a family that is so very nice, and it is super affordable and tastes great! You can get a flight of wines for $5 or a glass of wine or a pint of beer for $5 each. You can even do a tour and tasting for $10. Plus, all the bottles are pretty much under $25. And they have quite a large variety of whites, reds, and roses too. Cindy, one of the owners, is so very friendly and helpful. She will go through an entire tasting with you with the highest level of patience, allowing you to taste and try anything you'd like to. Her brother-in-law also Is a gem, he himself Popsicles to all of the kids running around and let them ride on the tractor or explore into the garden. Would highly recommend if you are in the area!