Things To Do
Where to Dine
BREAKFAST:
Companion Bakery & Cafe: eggs, bagels, pastries (9 min drive)*personal favorite
Half & Half: Casual All-American Breakfast (3 min drive)
The Original Pancake House: American Diner (5 min drive)
BRUNCH & LUNCH:
Winslows table: farm-driven/local cafe and market (3 min drive) *personal favorite
Companion Cafe: Soup, Salad, Sandwich (9 min drive)
Ladue Taco: (9 min drive)
Pastaria: Soup, Salad, Sandwich (7 min walk)
Flower Child: Healthy Take-Away (12 min drive)
casa del alfonso: Mexican (in the ritz)
bowood by niche: brunch with attached plant nursery (13 min drive)
DINNER:
robin: New american (10 min drive) *NYT Best restaurants
Vicia: Farm to Table
truffles: New american (8 min drive) *best martini
Pastaria: pizza, pasta (7 min walk)
Ritz sushi bar: casual sushi (in the ritz)
indo: southeast asian (12 min drive)
sado: sushi (12 min drive) ^connected to indo
brasserie by niche: french (10 min drive)
LATE NIGHT:
Shake Shack @ Ladue Crossing: (5 min drive)
clementines (best ice cream)
Where to Get Ready:
Hair: Dry Bar Clayton Location (2 min walk from the Ritz, Or can request in-room service) *Appointments Required: email caroline w/ subject “hbw” caroline.wideman@drybarshops.com
Last Minute Wedding Needs: Mister Guy/Saks Fifth Avenue (9 minutes, 12 minutes)
Where to Wellness:
Run at Shaw Park: Local park next to the hotel
IV’s: IV Nutrition (5 min drive)
Work Out Class: Orange Theory (10 min drive)
Work out Class: Plnk pilates (12 min drive)
Work Out Class: TruFusion (2 min walk)
Walk at Forest Park: One of the largest urban parks in the U.S., bigger than Central Park, and home to multiple free cultural institutions: Art Museum, History Museum, Science Center, and the Zoo—all within walking distance. (12 min drive)
Where to Visit with Kids:
City Museum: This is a wildly fun place for kids and adults alike — part museum, part giant playground of tunnels, slides, swings, and architectural surprises.
The Magic House: This children’s museum is designed for hands-on learning, creativity, and fun for younger kids.
St. Louis Science Center: Offers hundreds of interactive experiences plus a planetarium and IMAX/OMNIMAX theatre.
St. Louis Zoo: one of the nation’s best zoos, offers an unforgettable day for kids with hands-on animal encounters, a scenic train ride, and world-class exhibits set in beautiful Forest Park.
Missouri Botanical Garden Kids Area: open daily 9-4, free for 2 and under
Where to Get to Know St. Louis:
Busch Stadium: “One of the best baseball parks in America.” Go support the Cardinals! There are games Saturday at 1:15, and Sunday at 1:15. To see their schedule and purchase tickets, click here.
Ballpark Village: right next door to Busch Stadium and offers many bars, restaurants, and sports viewing experiences.
The St. Louis Arch: a 630-foot monument symbolizing America’s westward expansion, offering tram rides to the top for stunning city and river views.
*Be sure to book tickets in advance if you want to go up.
The St. Louis Zoo: (Nationally Ranked)
Missouri Botanical Garden: (Globally Ranked)