St. Louis. Your Adventure in

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1 Your Adventure in St. Louis Once known as the Gateway to the West, this city is now the final stop for many savvy travelers. From baseball games and breweries to one of the most vibrant Italian enclaves in the country, we can think of plenty of reasons to say, Meet me in St. Louis. BY AMANDA GLEASON HEALTHY GLOW Downtown s Citygarden sports 24 sculptures, including this one by French artist Bernar Venet. PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEVE HALL Begin Your Adventure HERE Which accessory best suits your dream job? 78 SPIRIT JULY 2014 JULY 2014 SPIRIT 79

2 Adventure In St. Louis If the job you d rather be doing requires GETTING THERE Fly into Lambert St. Louis International Airport (STL). flystl.com PREGAME RITUAL Ballpark Village is a buzzing new gathering spot for gamegoers. GET INTO THE SWING OF THINGS WHEN YOU Then your most ideal hotel is Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark Get a souvenir baseball and two tickets to a Cardinals game when you book the Grand Slam package at this high-rise overlooking Busch Stadium. Moonrise Hotel Measuring 10 feet in diameter and weighing 3,000 pounds, the world s largest man-made moon spins above the rooftop bar at this hip hotel, whose retro lobby sports egg chairs. The Cheshire Reserve the mod-styled James Bond suite, then grab a martini at Fox & Hounds, the cozy onsite pub decorated to resemble the living room of an English country house. Want to find the superfans of St. Louis? Head to Ballpark Village, a new entertainment complex situated on the north side of Busch Stadium. Chock-full of restaurants and bars, including the colossal Budweiser Brew House (with 239 taps!), this $100 million venture opened in April, the same day as the Cardinals home opener. Fox Sports Midwest Live!, an indoor plaza with a retractable roof, features a 40-foot LED screen to ensure you won t miss a play, but the main attraction is Cardinals Nation. This four-story tribute to the team houses a restaurant and bar, a shop selling rare collectibles, a rooftop deck overlooking the field (tickets required), and the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum, where you can eye items like Stan Musial s Presidential Medal of Freedom. How s that for heavy hitting? stlballparkvillage.com Your adventure continues Which is involved in your ideal afternoon? PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ST. LOUIS BALLPARK VILLAGE Step Up to the Plate EVEN IF YOU VE BEEN HERE, YOU HAVEN T DONE THAT. There s more to experience in St. Louis than ever before. With the brand new Ballpark Village entertainment district, fresh restaurants and unique attractions like Citygarden, St. Louis is at the top of its game. We re back. You will be, too. Reintroduce yourself at explorestlouis.com 80 SPIRIT JULY 2014

3 Adventure In St. Louis If you d rather while away the day with Then pay a visit to Ted Drewes Fans have been flocking here for the frozen custard a creamy alternative to ice cream since Owner Ted Jr. vows the business will forever be family-owned. WHETHER YOU RE A KID OR A KID AT HEART Jump Right In In 1995, artist Bob Cassilly set out to create an all-ages fun house by showcasing quirky objects he found around the city. The result: the eclectic City Museum. You ll know it by the functioning Ferris wheel on the roof, a 1940 model found in a barn and restored to glory five years ago. A hodgepodge of oddball items that visitors are free to touch, the museum is constantly adding to its collection with new finds and donations from around the world. We accept things that make us happy, says director Rick Erwin. You ll be joyful too when you sail down the 10-story spiral slide and crawl through the industrial-size cooling coil once used to chill beer at AnheuserBusch. Until Cassilly s death two years ago, everything came from his head, says Erwin. Now we build in his spirit. citymuseum.org Your adventure continues Continued 82 SPIRIT JULY 2014 Saint Louis Zoo Watch Malayan sun bears, Andean bears, and African painted dogs strut around their new habitats, which were unveiled last month at this favorite family attraction. GETTING AROUND Most area attractions and neighborhoods are easily reached by taking the city s MetroLink light-rail and MetroBus. metrostlouis.org Which are you more likely to reach for? PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF SCOTT GRANNERMAN (BALL PIT) AND ROBIN WINKLEMAN/ST. LOUIS ZOO (BEAR) ROUND HERE The Baby Bob Ball Pit brims with inflatable rubber balls. celebrate with us! As Saint Louis celebrates 250 years, Anheuser-Busch invites you to join in the fun at any of our four area attractions. There s something for the whole family! Grant s farm brewery tours the biergarten brew house We invite you and your family to explore a unique setting of nature, animals and history in an up-close environment. It s unlike anything you have experienced before. Tour America s favorite brewer and see the brewing process, plus get a glimpse of the Budweiser Clydesdales. Experience this outdoor venue to drink, taste, and enjoy a wide selection of Anheuser-Busch beers and beer-inspired menu items. Visit St. Louis and enjoy this three-level, 26,000-squarefoot venue that offers an unparalleled beer and dining experience for all sports fans Gravois Rd Saint Louis, MO (314) grantsfarm.com 12th & Lynch Street Saint Louis, MO (314) budweisertours.com 12th & Lynch Street Saint Louis, MO (314) budweisertours.com 601 Clark Ave Saint Louis, MO (314) stlballparkvillage.com 2014 Anheuser-Busch, Budweiser Beer, St. Louis, MO

4 Adventure In St. Louis Continued If you re more likely to pick up a Drury Plaza Hotel at the Arch Historic renovation of the 1919 International Fur Exchange Building, the Thomas Jefferson Building and the American Zinc Building in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. Which tickles your taste buds? then quell your cravings at... GET IN TOUCH WITH THE CITY S CREATIVE SIDE AS YOU Appreciate Art In 1904, St. Louis played host to the World s Fair, so it s only fitting that the historic event s scenic setting, Forest Park, is now home to the city s most renowned cultural institutions. Strolling through the 1,300-acre expanse, you ll encounter the Saint Louis Art Museum, a Beaux Arts beauty that served as the Palace of Fine Arts during the big event. This grand structure still stirs up attention, thanks to the 2013 opening of the East Building. Featuring 21 new galleries, the addition houses an astounding collection of works by German painter and sculptor Max Beckmann. Across the park, The Muny the country s oldest outdoor theater comes alive this summer with performances of musicals like Grease and The Addams Family through August. Now that s what we call a season finale. forestparkforever.org Juniper Inside this new Southern-style eatery s brick walls, you ll discover the city s best fried chicken juicy and crisped to perfection but save room for the lemongingersnap ice cream. Anthonino s Taverna Passionate about pasta? Head to The Hill a neighborhood brimming with Italian eateries. At this one, dig into toasted ravioli, a St. Louis specialty. Blueberry Hill Choose from more than 80 beers, including local brews, at this iconic restaurant and music club that s been thrilling guests since Bonus: St. Louis native Chuck Berry performs here every month. LIGHT THE WAY The Saint Louis Art Museum houses more than 33,000 objects. Your adventure continues... GETTING OUT The St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase (July 13 17) is a celebration of local cinema. cinemastlouis.org PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF RANDY ALLEN/RSAPHOTO.COM Drury Hotels is proud to call St. Louis home. In all 130 of our hotels, including 21 in St. Louis, our guests enjoy award-winning friendly service and free amenities: Free Hot Breakfast Free Hot Food & Cold Beverages at the 5:30 Kickback Free Wireless Internet & Long Distance Calls Microwave & Refrigerator in Every Room 24-Hour Business & Fitness Centers Pools with Whirlpools 84 SPIRIT JULY 2014 DruryHotels.com DRURYINN THE EXTRAS AREN T EXTRA!

5 Adventure In St. Louis What s your idea of therapy? Then self-soothe at The Pageant Both local and national acts ranging from Lyle Lovett to Beck give St. Louisans good reason to rave about this live music venue. Kakao Chocolate Chocolatecoated almond bark, bacon brittle, and sea salt caramels are among the treats you ll find inside this sweet shop s two area locations. Missouri Botanical Garden Seeking more art? Check out the 25 natureinspired sculptures made from 300,000 Lego bricks, on display until September 7. Continued Continued Continued DIP DEEPER INTO THE CITY S BEER SCENE WHEN YOU Toast the Town This city s history has long been steeped in beer: Anheuser- Busch, one of the country s biggest brewing companies, began here in 1852, and its St. Louis facility one of 12 in the U.S. is its largest. During a tour, you ll sample beers in the historic brewhouse, visit the Budweiser Clydesdales, and peek at the bottling lines. But the maker of the King of Beers isn t the only game in town. Take Saint Louis Brewery, which makes some 70 varieties under the Schlafly brand. This homegrown company operates the Schlafly Tap Room and Schlafly Bottleworks, which offers free weekend tours. Urban Chestnut Brewing Co., another craft brewer, combines its two breweries with beer gardens. Settle in and sip the Schnickelfritz, a Bavarian-style wheat. Prost! budweisertours.com, schlafly.com, urbanchestnut.com ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN a St. Louis vacation package! GATEWAY ARCH BOLDUC HOUSE, NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK TO ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN, go to SPIRITMAG.COM and register by July 31, (ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON.) Two (2) roundtrip tickets on Southwest Airlines. Two (2) night stay compliments of Drury Hotels. An adventure in Historic Ste. Genevieve tour for two. Step back in time to discover one of Missouri s oldest towns and explore its French colonial past including the Bolduc House, National Historic Landmark. Anheuser-Busch Beermaster tour for two (2) and $100 gift card to The Biergarten. Four (4) passes to the Missouri Botanical Garden. Four (4) passes to the Gateway Arch compliments of the St. Louis CVC. NO PURCHASE OR OBLIGATION NECESSARY to enter or win this sweepstakes. Sweepstakes begins on July 1, 2014 and ends July 31, Must be legal U.S. resident and 21 years or older. Total approximate value $1,800. For Official Rules and to enter go to Exhibit Debut! FOLLOW US Follow Spirit editors on the road by connecting with us on HOP TO IT Anheuser- Busch tours end with a drink at The Biergarten. And when youˇre done PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ANHEUSER BUSCH Explore largerthan-life plants and animals made from LEGO bricks as they take up summer residence in our world-famous Climatron. New York City artist Sean Kenney building one of the installation pieces in his studio. This extraordinary exhibit inspired by nature is constructed with over 300,000 LEGO pieces Shaw Blvd. St. Louis, MO ( 314) The Power of Plants 86 SPIRIT JULY 2014