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Imo's Pizza
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Restaurants
4479 Forest Park Ave
Saint Louis,
Missouri 63108
You can't live in st. louis and not have imos pizza. Imos is a st. louis tradition. This...
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You can't live in st. louis and not have imos pizza. Imos is a st. louis tradition. This location is the one my family goes to - they are always very nice and friendly. You can't go wrong with imos - from the price to the quality!!!!
Pros: THE PIZZA!!!!
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I have never met a hair-stylist like Katie. I've known her for over 9 years. She's extremely...
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I have never met a hair-stylist like Katie. I've known her for over 9 years. She's extremely passionate about what she does and makes sure that you leave the salon happy. Not only is she an efficient and detail-oriented worker, she is also beautiful on the inside and out. She's great.
Pros: Desires above all to make her clients happy.
Cons: Zero.
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Grants Farm Tours
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Information & Referral Services Tourist
10501 Gravois Rd
Saint Louis,
Missouri 63123
(314) 843-1700
A wonderful place for a family visit is Grant's Farm. It is located just outside of St. Louis in...
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A wonderful place for a family visit is Grant's Farm. It is located just outside of St. Louis in Affton, Missouri. It was a one time home of our 18th President, Ulysses S. Grant. In the early 1900s, it was purchased by the Busch family of Anheuser-Busch, Inc. fame. It was their home for many years prior to opening it to the public. It is now a 281 acre wildlife preserve.
Although Grant's Farm is not as highly publicized as some of the other places to visit in the St. Louis area, it is one of the best! It is a wonderful place to spend a morning or even the day. Entry into Grant's Farm proper is free, but you must pay to park.
This wonderful preserve is home to hundreds of exotic animals from around the world, including several varieties of deer, horse and cattle, including my children's favorite, the Oreo Cookie Cow (actually a Belted Galloway). Upon entering the property through a covered foot bridge, you wait in line at Grant's Station for the next tram to take you on a tour of the wildlife preserve. The longest time I have ever waited was during the Fourth of July weekend -- forty five minutes. This, however, is a rarity, as the wait for a tram is generally only ten minutes or less.
On the tram ride, one of the first sites you see is Grant's cabin, called Hardscrabble. It is the only existing home that was actually built by a president. Although he only lived there a short time while his "real" home was being built, it is still an exciting piece of history. There are tours periodically throughout the year through the cabin, but these are few. If you do happen to be lucky enough to go into the cabin, you won't be allowed on the second floor; it is closed due to age, and is not considered structurally sound. It is worth visiting when the cabin is open for tours though, just to gain insight into that piece of history.
After passing through a gate that separates Hardscrabble from the actual preserve, the tram ride continues. The length of the ride varies depending on the cooperation of the animals who call Grant's Farm home. You see, if an animal decides to block the roadway, which does happen, you are stuck. During one visit, the tram my family was on was "held hostage" by the bison for about fifteen minutes! It was quite interesting though as there were deer on one side of the tram and a baby calf on the other licking the tram. There is no guarantee that you will see animals on your ride though. Of the dozen or so times I have been there, there was only one time that I consider the tram ride a failure, because we saw no animals except for ducks and the fish in the pond. A personal recommendation is to go during cooler weather when the animals are more active or in the early morning if you go during the heat of the summer.
After the ride through the preserve, you are dropped off at one end of the Tier Garten near the petting area for the goats. You can purchase a bottle to feed the the babies. There are also a variety of animal shows in outdoor theaters throughout the day. (Signs are posted with the times.) There are several other animal exhibits to see, including bald eagles, giant tortoises, and elephants.
After a walk though the Tier Garten, my family is always ready for a soda in the Bauernhof. This is also the area to catch a tram back to Grant's Station. After our tram ride out, we like the visit the General Store. There are several souvenir shops located throughout, but this is the largest -- and our favorite.
Once used by the Busch family as a stable, it is now a show area for their carriage and tackle collection. There are a variety of horses stabled there as well. This is also the area to catch the tram back to Grant's Station. After our tram ride out, we like the visit the General Store. There are several souvenir shops located throughout, but this is the largest -- and our favorite.
A final stop at Grant's Farm should be the Clydesdale training and breeding are located at the north end of the parking lot. Known as Label Stable, you are almost always guaranteed wonderful Clydesdale views.
For more information, check out the website at www.grantsfarm.com.
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Ted Drewes rocks.
The fact is that I can't order an "All Shook Up," without singing...
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Ted Drewes rocks.
The fact is that I can't order an "All Shook Up," without singing "uh huh huh" and raising my lip to look like Elvis. (An All Shook Up is a banana and Reese's peanut butter cup concrete at Ted Drewes and it is by far my favorite), and for some reason that makes me really happy. I think Ted Drewes brings out the kid in all of us, and while, IMHO, there are better frozen treats to be had (shaved ice over ice cream in Kauai, Hawaii), you'd be hard pressed to find a better quick dessert experience in St. Louis.
I have wowed many a friend from out of town with the Ted Drewes phenomenon. As one poster correctly pointed out, the hype gets pretty big, but if you simply don't pump it up too big and instead let your guest discover the magic on his or her own it will never failed to please.
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Show Me Style is a WONDERFUL salon. Jill is my stylist and I wouldn't know what to do without...
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Show Me Style is a WONDERFUL salon. Jill is my stylist and I wouldn't know what to do without her. They carry the Redken product line which I love. All the girls are really nice and I recommend booking an appointment today! SMS is the Bomb!
Pros: None
Cons: Attention to detail
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Saint Louis Zoo
Category:
Zoos
6001 Forest Park Expy
Saint Louis,
Missouri 63112
(314) 781-0900
Located in Forest Park in the heart of St. Louis is a wonderful zoo, and the best part is the FREE...
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Located in Forest Park in the heart of St. Louis is a wonderful zoo, and the best part is the FREE admission. The Saint Louis Zoo has educated, entertained and earned a place in the hearts of St. Louisans for generations. With the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904, there began a long and slow process to establish a zoological park. The St. Louis Zoological Society was formed in 1910. The City of St. Louis set aside 77 acres in Forest Park for a zoo and named a Zoological Board of Control in 1913. State legislation provided that "the zoo shall be forever free," which has kept the Zoo accessible to millions of visitors ever since. This is a large zoo, with beautiful fountains, sculptures and many animals. Make sure you wear your walking shoes! There are a few parts of the zoo that charge a minimal fee (the children's zoo, the train etc.), but you can have a great day here and never spend a penny. Food is available at various eateries within the zoo. http://www.stlzoo.org/
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Magic House the
Category:
Museums & Galleries
516 S Kirkwood Rd
Saint Louis,
Missouri 63122
(314) 822-8900
The magic house! Say that in a room full of children and you will hear screams and shouts for...
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The magic house! Say that in a room full of children and you will hear screams and shouts for sure. Each time your child will find a new adventure that they seem to have over looked the time before.
Admission is minimal - however there are coupons on the St Louis Family Attractions Card - (avail at Schnucks) - Free child's admission with a paying adult. They also offer half price admission every day to the military!
Every third Friday of the month is FREE family fun night. The magic house is then free to your entire family from 5:30 to 9:00 pm.
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I am a transplant from Pittsburgh Pa. Believe me I had a difficult time finding good pizza in St....
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I am a transplant from Pittsburgh Pa. Believe me I had a difficult time finding good pizza in St. Louis. Everything was your everyday pizza chains. Finally, I found Fortel's, a family run Pizzaria for families. Fortel's is a great place to dine after the game. It is a great place to have any celebration. Fortel's takes pride in its product and always satisfies new and established customers. I just wish Fortel's would open a restaurant in Oakville, Mo. Thanks Fortel's, for making me feel at home in St. Louis!
Pros: Ample parking...nice and friendly dining room...excellent service
Cons: Not close enough... need a restaurant in south county...specifically, Oakville, Mo.
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Grants Farm Tours
Category:
Aquariums, Zoos & Botanical Gardens
10501 Gravois Rd
Saint Louis,
Missouri 63123
This weekend the place will be buzzing for Halloween with many fun things to do. What a great...
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This weekend the place will be buzzing for Halloween with many fun things to do. What a great place for all ages. Som many things to do and a great place to see many animals and learn the history of St. Louis and The Busch family.
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We got our rings (her engagement ring and both of our wedding bands) from Igal last summer, and my...
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We got our rings (her engagement ring and both of our wedding bands) from Igal last summer, and my wife offered to put a review on Citysearch for him. We are just now getting around to it - sorry.
Everything about our experience was perfect. Igal really knows fine jewelry, and is glad to share his expertise w/o making you feel like you HAVE to buy from him. We drove him nuts with questions, but it was worth it. The rings are incredible, they are exactly what we wanted. They were ready when promised, and the pricing was very competitive.
Go see Igal at Mavrik in Kirkwood.
Pros: Very best place to buy engagement & wedding rings
Cons: Zero
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