Ask a Question
or
Create a Poll
  1. Home /
  2. Questions /
  3. Places
  4. / North America
  5. / United States
  6. / The American States
  7. / Missouri
  8. / Missouri Cities
  9. / St. Louis, Missouri

by auntb93 on April 1st, 2007

auntb93

Question

Help answer this question below.

What are some things I really must know about living in St. Louis, Missouri?

  • Like
  • Report
Share:
Other

Answers. 11 helpful answers below.

  • by SonicSand on April 1st, 2007

    SonicSand

    I used to live there and there are so many things to do, many free! The zoo is free, unlike most cities (and it's a wonderful zoo), Anheuser Busch brewery gives free tours of their facility, art museum, science center, Grants' Farm and the history museum do not charge admission fees. Tower Grove park is beautiful. Crown Candy Kitchen (bad part of town, but lunch is safe) has great milkshakes and makes their own candy. MANY good restaurants in town - try the Hill in southwest City for excellent Italian food (Joe Garagiola from there.) Of course, you gotta be a Cardinals' fan, esp after their winning the World's Series last summer - with their new stadium! Rams are also a good team and the football stadium is very nice. Also can't forget the Gateway Arch, America's tallest manmade landmark. LAclede's Landing is a nearby entertainment and restaurant area with music and good food. Also Soulard area in old City has several nice cafes with good Blues. Have fun! (I have gotten homesick as I've written this...)

    • Like
    • Report

    4 comments | Post one | Permalink

  • by Sweet T on November 9th, 2008

    Sweet T

    I live there, Beware, LOL.

    • Like
    • Report

    1 comment | Post one | Permalink

  • by zaqes1 on April 12th, 2008

    zaqes1

    Well, here goes once more. In regards to "St. Louis" as being the "Most dangerous city", First of all, I believe that this list of dangerous cities was most likely statistics that are derived from "Reported crimes" I believe that St. Louisians are more likely to report crimes that they witness than other cities, we care more , and get involved more and not have such a apathetic attitude. What about cities with a high rate of ilegal aliens? do you think that they are going to risk getting deported just to report a crime they see? and what about gang on gang crime? they aren't going to report it! It's all about "reported crimes". Not that I think that TV is reality, but how many cop shows are based out of St. Louis? Not even 1. They are always in cities like NY, Chicago, LA, Detroit, Miami. Also, a lot of crime That happens in "East" St. Louis, which is a small extremely high crime for as how small that city is across the Mississippi river in IL!

    • Like
    • Report

    No comments. Post one | Permalink

  • by zaqes1 on March 30th, 2008

    zaqes1

    I think that "WE" are some of the most "hospitable" people to visitors to our city.

    • Like
    • Report

    3 comments | Post one | Permalink

  • by redcatt63 is around here somewhere...... on August 29th, 2007

    redcatt63 is around here somewhere......

    I have to agree with SonicSand. you should also check out www.explorestlouis.com
    St. Louis is a great town with lots of great things (a lot free) to do, and the best sports fans, too!

    • Like
    • Report

    No comments. Post one | Permalink

  • by james881 on August 29th, 2007

    james881

    Well, with the exception of the huge crime rate here, the suburbs tend to be safe. There is _a lot_ to do here, and the more rural part of the metro area are very nice as well. The person tend to be strange though.

    The region is also pretty liberal, in comparison to the State of Missouri.

    • Like
    • Report

    1 comment | Post one | Permalink

  • by Nitroduck on April 2nd, 2007

    Nitroduck

    Some of the best things in the area are really outside of the city. Like the winery train tours in Hermann. (A short trip SW from STL).

    Crime rate shows high, but I live 60 miles South, and watch the STL news every evening.

    Just mind you P's and Q's, and you'll be fine.

    • Like
    • Report

    No comments. Post one | Permalink

  • by my2cents--Vote for Paul on March 16th, 2009

    my2cents--Vote for Paul

    St. Louis is not that bad. Just don't be doing things that one shouldn't be doing. If you look for trouble yes it can be found. (Just like anywhere else.)

    That being said do not go to East St. Louis. We were driving once and got a little lost and took a wrong turn into E StL and an officer followed us and immediatly pulled us over. He asked us what we were doing there and we told he where we wanted to go and he escorted us to the correct road. After explaining we did not want to go into E StL even during the day. (And as someone has stated E StL is actually Illinois)

    • Like
    • Report

    No comments. Post one | Permalink

  • by littowadey on April 2nd, 2007

    littowadey

    i've only visited for a Christian conference, but downtown is empty and the trains are very helpful. It's also ranked as the most dangerous city in the US. I heard the zoo there is awesome though.

    • Like
    • Report

    1 comment | Post one | Permalink

  • by chaoco on April 1st, 2007

    chaoco

    Stay out of the East Side if you want to live. The train mall is nice. One of the nicest malls with a train inside that I have ever seen.

    • Like
    • Report

    1 comment | Post one | Permalink

  • by Yarnlady is happy every day on April 1st, 2007

    Yarnlady is happy every day

    Well, you probably already noticed, it's not Boulder Creek. Still, I'm sure you will find some great things to do there. You strike me as a resourceful person.

    No comments. Post one | Permalink

Want to attach an image to your answer? Click here.

Did this answer your question? If not, then ask a new question or create a poll.

More Questions. Additional questions in this category.

You're reading What are some things I really must know about living in St. Louis, Missouri?

Follow us on Facebook!

Related Ads

Related Questions

Professionally Researched

ANSWERBAG BUZZ

When is the undo button drop down lists cleared
Where is the best places to live in st louis il
How bad is crime in stl north city
Good things living in missouri
Things you learn when you live in stl

Answerbag

a Demand Media company