This is a hidden gem when it comes to historic houses. This house has been incredibly restored with…read morecare and attention to detail giving visitors a true step back in time to see what 19th-century Victorian life was like for a affluent family in St. Louis. The house itself is that last remaining piece of the original neighborhood which originally stood outside of city limits. The docent was knowledgeable, welcoming, and gave what felt like an insider's look into the Campbell family highlighting original family belongings. My favorite pieces include a gas lamp that illuminates beautifully (seriously stunning) and massive portait of James A. Campbell with his dogs. Oh -- and the ornate toilet. I recommend a visit at Christmas time. The house is beautifully decorated for the holidays and you might just get to see and HEAR a special Christmas tree stand/music box!

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

I was in town for work, and I found myself with some extra hours. I am a history nerd, so I was…read morereferred to Nathan from a friend! We did a walking tour of the Historic Soulard District. I was completely fascinated by the history of the area. Nathan has an extensive and impressive amount of local history knowledge, and I learned a ton about architecture from him as well. If you're a history nerd, or even if you just want a glimpse into St. Louis's past, I highly recommend booking a tour!

The tour of Lafayette square was interesting. Nathan shared tons of history about several homes in…read morethe area. It is really amazing how much he knows. He was able to answer a lot of questions that other tourist had.

I had heard about this place a few times and my husband and I finally got a chance to check it out…read more The space is divided into rooms of what the illusion is supposed to be. There are employees at certain stops to help with picture taking, which is great. We went in order, you can do it however you like. It makes you think and its fun! They run specials at certain times for admission and if youre a teacher and have an ID, you're free!

This is a smaller place than other museum but it is great for pictures. The kids had so much fun…read more The staff were so nice and helpful. We spent about 45 minutes here. The tunnel was cool, make me think I flipped all the way around.

I will come here again - come Hill or high Water Tower…read more I was hoping they'd cover the cost of this review, and luckily, they Compt me. This beautiful water tower dominates a gorgeous neighbourhood and makes me very happy in some ways. It's been here for a long time and is part of the charm and mystique of this popular and leafy neighbourhood of St Louis close to the centre. I'll always love it here and the way it looks and feels. I've been here so many times now and I think it's an excellent tower in a nice park - that could be kept a bit cleaner. It's a landmark for the whole neighbourhood and deserves the five stars I'm giving it, aesthetically and sentimentally It's in a beautiful park in the heart of German St Louis, and is a beautiful water tower that dominates the neighbourhood, and it's gorgeous. If they kept the park a little bit better and a little cleaner and safer at night, I would probably give it the extra star. But it is one of my preferred places to visit when I'm in St. Louis. And what's more, the tower can be seen from far around and I absolutely love it, and the feeling it gives this part of the STL.

Today was my first time at this park, and I liked it. It is spacious enough to walk your dog for…read moretheir potty break, and there is a playground, dog park, and tennis court. It is a well-maintained park, and I recommend it to those with pets!

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.

Beautiful and meticulous maintained oasis in the heart of the Hill area of St. Louis. Great photo…read moreop, no doubt many a wedding party goes there for pics.

The MOCRA is not big and the name definitely threw me off the first time I looked it up. You would…read morethink all the artworks have some sort of religious messages, but that's really not the case (or rather, what can be defined as "spiritual" to one person may not have a clear spiritual connotation or connection for another person). After a few visits over the years, this place has grown on me considerably as it exhibits some very interesting and diverse artists' works. Check out their website for current exhibits' information. You have to park at one of the meters outside of SLU campus and walk on campus. Look for MOCRA on the campus building legend at each of SLU's entrances. It will show you where to go. I have never gone to school at SLU but it was still pretty easy to find.

A gem hidden away on SLU's campus. If you are a student or ever on campus and religious art sounds…read morelike something you (or your mom) would like to see, show off your knowledge of Saint Louis by going here! Their exhibit rotates alongside a permanent collection of their own. As a very Catholic town, we should really get the word out on MOCRA. Especially when they get interesting exhibits to come to St. Louis!

You would think finding a decent ghost tour in STL with all its history would be easy...well, it's…read morenot. For a recent trip I settled on St. Louis Ghost (part of US Ghost Adventures). The website was easy to use and it was easy to fin da convenient time for our trip. The few reviews I was able to find seemed to be decent. I'm not a super experienced ghost tourer but we have been on others- a little spooky and eerie but very informative with great stories. I had hopes this would be similar...it wasn't. It was so terrible we left an hour into the tour which pains me because I even paid for the extended tour but we just couldn't take it anymore. We have literally never done this. We were bored, we were tired, and we both concluded that we weren't learning anything all that interesting to want to spend another hour with a guide that seemed to really not care and would keep complaining about the size of the group. First, the instructions for the meeting spot and how to spot the guide were terrible. We actually ran into others looking for the meeting spot and all managed to find it together. Frustrating start but not the end of the world. Second, the group was HUGE. Like, 30 people. The guide didn't use a mic or any way to amplify his voice but kept commenting how huge the group was like it was a surprise. Which is mind boggling to me because you sign up online so theoretically the size of the group is known. It was way too big. Check in was agonizingly long as well. I was really looking forward to hearing about the cool history and kept my expectations low on the scares. I don't spook easily but I was looking for something my hubby could enjoy as well. I was also trying to keep the cheesy factor to a minimum. The bottom line: the group was too big, the stories were boring and barely stories. There was no interesting build up. Several times the guide said, "Oh, I tried to see if there were any ghost stories on this building but couldn't find any" as we walked by. Like, really? At one point he yelled at a car or some passersby to look up US Ghost Adventures. I was also disappointed that the ending spot of the tour was way far from the starting point- not cool when parking is atrocious. It's not the safest area so I wasn't super keen on having to walk extremely out of our way. I can't recommend this company. Go grab dinner and/or some drinks somewhere fun for the cost of the tickets and I promise you'll enjoy it a lot more. I was so bummed because this was supposed to be a fun surprise activity but it turned out to be one of the biggest disappointments of the trip. Do not recommend at all.

Lori was our tour guide and she provided a great tour of The Hill. She was very knowledgeable…read moreabout the history and provided fun facts as well. The restaurant choices were great. You won't leave hungry!

This tour is a 5/5 for sure! My husband and I try to do a food tour every time we visit a new city…read more We've done more than a few, and the St. Louis tour in The Hill has been our favorite so far! We learned so much about the food, culture, and history of St. Louis and had a great time meeting new people and enjoying delicious bites along the way! You should absolutely take this tour while in STL!

The SLU Museum of Art is divided into three levels. On the ground floor is the changing, temporary…read moreexhibits. On the second floor is the contemporary art, and on the third floor, the level I spend the most time on, is the traditional and religious art, as well as the Jesuit historical artifacts and sets. When I say sets, I mean that they have "classrooms," "bedrooms," etc. indicating what the life of a Jesuit seminarian might have been like, up to and including some Latin lessons on a prop blackboard. Free admission and open 11-4 Wed-Sunday.

Beautiful exhibition and a wonderful space. Never knew about it till today. We had a wonderful time!read more

I thought I had written a review of this a couple years ago but maybe I didn't…read more I think of this place almost EVERY DAY. Definitely whenever someone mentions St Louis or anything that I associate with St Louis. It's my favorite place in the world. I think another reviewer recommended wearing closed toe-shoes, comfortable clothing that you can move in - preferably long pants - as long as they have good pockets, because you don't want to be carrying a purse or bag. This is important. If you have a fear of heights - the City Museum might make you forget that you have a fear of heights. Because it made me forget that I do. I was climbing everywhere. It's amazing. I know how to weld, and all the welds look great and are finished smoothly so you don't get scratched or snagged. Impressive! We went there once when our daughter was 6, and again when she was 21, and I can definitely say that I had a better time when she was older (even though, obviously, I was significantly older as well). Because it does seem a little not-safe if you have a little kid with you. But even then I had absolutely loved it. I live 8 hours away but would literally clear my schedule for the next couple days, anytime, if someone wanted me to go there with them. Just let me grab my sneakers and joggers and I'm ready!

The City Museum is a core memory from my childhood and a special place every kid deserves to…read moreexperience! Every square inch of this massive building (inside and out) is a playground for kids to explore, crawl, run, slide, jump, climb, you name it. I grew up coming here, and trips to the city museum stand out as some of my most fun days as a kid. I remember crawling through what seemed like miles of tunnels and having the time of my life. I can't wait to come back as an adult when my toddler is a little bit older. I'm not sure I'll fit in the tunnels anymore, but I'm certain if there is one place that is guaranteed to bring out the kid in you again, it's the city museum.