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A Taste of History
National Blues Museum
Opened in April 2016, the National
Blues Museum focuses on the history
of blues music across the nation. Exhibits include St. Louis blues artists,
female blues musicians, costumes, instruments and songbooks.
Address: 615 Washington Ave.
St Louis, MO 63101
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5
p.m., Sunday and Monday 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Website: www.nationalbluesmuseum.
org
Admission: Adults $15; over 65 $12;
children ages 5-17 $10; children under
5 are free
Missouri History Museum
Founded in 1866, the Missouri History Museum was created to preserve the
history of the city and state. Rated the
Best Museum in St. Louis in 2016 by Go!
magazine, this museum has a variety of
permanent and temporary exhibits.
Address: 5700 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112
Hours: Monday, Wednesday-Sunday:
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Website: www.mohistory.org
Admission: Free
Grant's Farm
Grant's Farm is the ancestral home of
the Busch family, famous for their Anheuser-Busch beers, such as Budweiser.
The 281-acre facility includes the family residence and surrounding grounds.
Rated as one of the nation's top attractions, Grant's Farm includes more than
900 animals of more than 100 species.
Address: 10501 Gravois Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63123
Hours: In the fall, open Friday 9:30
a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Website: www.grantsfarm.com
Admission: Admission is free; some
attractions require a small fee
Where to Eat
South Grand
Home to more international restaurants than Epcot Center, the South
Grand neighborhood represents 14
different countries. This eclectic area
is known not only for its restaurants,
but also for its 19th-century Victorian

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walking park in Tower Grove Park,
which includes the Missouri Botanical Gardens, unique shops and is host
to seasonal events. South Grand won
the 2015 Great Street Award from the
American Planning Association -
Missouri Chapter.
Address: Bounded by Arsenal St. on the
north, Chippewa St. on the south,
Kingshighway Blvd. on the west, and
Grand Blvd. on the east
Website: www.southgrand.org
The Hill (Italian restaurant hot spot)
Looking for some Italian dining? The
Hill is St. Louis' Italian neighborhood
and maintains tradition in its restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores. This
was also the home of baseball's Yogi
Berra and Joe Garagiola.
Address: Manchester Ave. (Route 100)
on the north, Columbia and Southwest
Ave. on the south, South Kingshighway
Blvd. on the east, and Hampton Ave. on
the west
Website: www.explorestlouis.com/
things-to-do/neighborhoods/the-hill
Cherokee Street
With more than 12 blocks of restaurants,
stores, antique shops and galleries, the
Cherokee Street area is a thriving destination for those looking for a unique urban experience. This area is also known
as the Mexican food mecca of St. Louis,
so if you are looking for an authentic
Mexican meal, this is the place.
Address: From downtown, take Jefferson
Ave. to Cherokee and head either direction. Or take Broadway south to Seventh
St. to Cherokee St. and head west
Website: www.explorestlouis.com/
things-to-do/neighborhoods/
cherokee-street
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
First opened in 1930, Ted Drewes Frozen Custard is a St. Louis tradition.
This family establishment was originat-

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