My brother & SIL live in the Central West End, my brother is in a wheelchair so it's good for them…read moreto be able to walk & wheel around to businesses & restaurants. The only negative tho is they've told me when it snows the sidewalks become inaccessible because no one plows or shovels. There is a ton of businesses & the restaurants were mostly all busy on the Saturday night we were there. The lighting is so pretty & all the buildings are super old so the whole feel is very quaint. I would definitely live here if I was looking for a place in St Louis

My heart is BROKEN. I've been gone 20 years. I just moved back to StL. The charming personality of…read morethe CWE I grew up with is GONE! The neighborhood was salvaged (in the 60s and 70s) by the LGBT community (30 + years ago) and made it a very desirable place to live and hang out. It's ALL gone! It's now over priced with straight Yuppie and now 'gentrified'. It breaks my heart. But most investors know after the gay community fixes up a suffering neighborhood, it's prime for a takeover. That means the original grand buildings will be torn down or 'fixed' to where the old neighborhood vibe is totally GONE. My heart is broken.

While I don't have kids I was excited to walk through the park looking at the lights. I took a ton…read moreof pictures. I'll be honest... Christmas is not my favorite holiday but as usual, when it gets closer to the 25th I'm all about the decorations. Not at my house... we have a "glittering buck" with a missing ear and bent leg. But I digress. The lines were long if you wanted to go into the Penguin House or go along River's Edge so we didn't do that. We walked a lot...8,756 steps to be exact and saw a lot of lights...10,000,00... I'm kidding. I didn't count the lights. There were lots of special beverages and honestly the prices weren't terrible. All the s'more areas were being used by adorable families and it was great to hear all the laughter from the children. It was a magical time.

Enjoyed a pleasant and brilliant walk through the zoo on a evening visit. The lights and animation…read morewere beyond expectation. Really appreciate these special events offered by our phenomenal zoo.

11/10 would recommend the art hill film festival series. we saw et and loved it. there is food…read moretrucks and live music before the movie. lots of people but still a great view of the screen; the audio was also still good. i would recommend getting there before it's dark so you don't have to walk far in the dark. we got there 1 hour early and still had to park .9 away

This place is great for picnic or just to walk around and take in nature. There tends to be quite a…read morefew people going here on weekends. However it is so big and space out therefore you hardly notice. Besides walking and picnic, there is also paddle boating. People also bike here. This place is overall a great relaxing way to enjoy nature. Plus the zoo is right around the corner.

Such a fun neighbor especially during Mardi Gras! Lots of bars and restaurants. Fantastic…read moreexperience!

-- The Lovably Wild Aunt of St. Louis…read more If Soulard were a member of your family, she'd be that crazy aunt you can't help but adore -- the one who shows up already tipsy, tells stories that make your parents cringe, and might just leave with something from your mother's jewelry box. But here's the thing: you'd always ask if she's coming, because she's the life of the party. This neighborhood is pure character -- historic brick buildings, streets meant for wandering, and an endless lineup of bars, restaurants, and live music joints that feel like they've been here forever. Stroll the streets with a drink in hand, pop into a corner pub for some blues, or time your visit for one of the many events that take over the area. From Mardi Gras to market days, Soulard never fails to please the senses... even if it occasionally offends your nose. Honestly, Soulard should lean into its reputation even more -- imagine a Crazy Aunt Run in the spirit of the Mrs. Roper Romp or the Red Dress Run. The crowds are already here, so why not throw in a few more wild, themed events to keep the energy rolling year-round? It's gritty, it's charming, it's unpredictable -- and that's exactly why you'll want to keep coming back.

1) White sangria 10/10 - Perfectly refreshing Toasted…read moreravioli 10/10 - Left wanting more after we finished the 10 PCs we had 2) Manicotti 10/10 3) Lobster Ravioli 9/10 - Perfection except there was a tad too much sauce that I couldn't really see what I was eating or when my filling fell out and was hiding in the sauce 4) Risotto Frutti Di Mare 10/10 - They even brought an extra small dish for the shells! How thoughtful! Can't wait to get this again. 5) Spumoni 8/10 - Tasted great, just served in such a small dish, it made it difficult to eat at first and was melting over the sides of the bowl right at the start. Couldn't dig the spoon in easily for fear of it pushing right out of the bowl. 6) Lemoncello Cake - Perfect for someone like me who loves lemon cake. Not overly sweet - just right. Serving size was perfect for an individual. 7) Chocolate Cake - Perfect serving size for one, my friend had this, so I'll definitely try it next time. This was our first visit. We have now downloaded the restaurant's mobile app and plan on placing future takeout and delivery orders as well.

We wanted to try a new place other than our regular. We are glad we did. Service was great. Very…read moreattentive. Did not have to wait for long at all. Food was Fresh, Tasty. Offered refills without having to ask. All around experience was great. Food 9.6 , Service 10/10, Ambiance 8/10 Neg- kinda noisy, too much red sauce in con broccoli, front step steep. Pos- Service on point. POTATOES were AMAZING! Food cooked fresh and Hot.

I was at Tower Groves Park for the Chuseok Korean Harvest Festival. It was a nice event. There was…read morelive entertainment. They had plenty of vendors. They had a variety of food trucks to choose from. I had Korean Fried Chicken and yakisoba . The chicken was good. The noodles were good. I enjoyed everything. It was a hot day.

Tower Grove Park is a very special place in St. Louis with many amenities. First of all, there are…read morelots of sidewalks that allow you to walk all around the part. Parking is free along the streets, as marked. There are pavillions that can be rented. There is a regular Farmer's Market, as well as fairs/festivals that take place here throughout the year. There is a fountain where lots of people take photos and a glass enclosed building that is popular for wedding receptions. You will find kickball/softball fields, a playground, and much more. I do recommend you cross streets with caution (don't be staring at your phone!). People often drive fast through the park and you could get hit by a car if you aren't paying attention. Also, keep your dogs leashed.

The food was fabulous and the servings were huge! . For an appetizer we had fried calamari with…read morezucchini. We were so surprised to find it on a bed of spinach that was perfectly cooked. It was a delicious combination. However, the bruschetta appetizer was the best we ever had. My husband wanted Angel hair pasta in a mozzarella sauce with shrimp. He asked them if they could make that and they said.," of course!". He also had tortellini and mussels. The muscles was beautifully presented and contained more muscles than one could possibly eat. They were delicious. If you feel like having Italian, try Lorenzo's Trattoria. You won't be disappointed.

A staple on the hill. I have been here many times and i definitely have some favorites!…read more The salmon with the tortellini - definitely one of my favorites. The house salad with the pistachios - yum. The restaurant is decorated simply, yet elegant The wait staff is always top notch.

I got the Italian Poor Boy this time. I really enjoyed it. Their sandwiches are always huge and…read morehave a lot of meat. The Italian Poor Boy was really nice. Their bread has a great texture and the peppers added a nice kick too. This will be on my rotation for future visits. The staff are always friendly and helpful, and the restaurant is clean and welcoming. We love this place!

We stopped for lunch at tthis wonderful corner deli today on The Hill. The staff are super…read morefriendly, kind, and quick to help you with your food order. We both got sandwiches which were really fresh, well seasoned and on really fresh bakery bread. They had nice music playing and the space had indoor and outdoor seating available. We always love visiting The Hill neighborhood!

This is another wonderful Mural here in St. Louis. It's the arch Miral, and it was fun for our…read morefamily to find and see.

Are you shaw you want to hear about this neighbourhood?…read more OK then here goes. This is a really lovely neighbourhood in St Louis which has been seeing something of an urban resurgence and Renaissance around here, but it is still possibly the highest crime city in America and one of the highest crime cities in the world by many yardsticks, whatever a yardstick is. So this neighbourhood isn't safe by the standards of other cities, but it's not too bad by St Louis standards. And it's lovely, and I hang out here whenever I'm in town. We like the ice cream here, there's a Ted Drewe's not too far away too.