Location: Kirkwood
Top Things to do in Kirkwood
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Kirkwood is an inner-ring western suburb of St. Louis located in St. Louis County, Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 27,540. Founded in 1853, the city is named after James P. Kirkwood, builder of the Pacific Railroad through that town. It was the first planned suburb located west of the Mississippi River.
Restaurants in Kirkwood
1. Save the Geyer Inn
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park
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4.5 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By ajkwawer
Cannot understand how we missed being aware of the little gem. Seeing the design concept employed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the structure and the land is alone worth the touring. Add to that the excellent guide who outlined the history of the house from the owners' first contact with Wright through the "completion" made the trip outstanding. Reservations required. See it.
3. Kirkwood Park
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By msmallwood - Saint Louis, United States
Kirkwood Park has something to offer for everyone from athletic fields, to a wonderful water park, to the Robert Reim theater, to a gorgeous lake, tennis courts and pavillions... perfect
4. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
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4.5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By baseballover - Florissant, United States
Whether you are visiting St. Louis, live here, or maybe especially if you need a break from a road trip, go to Powder Valley Nature Center! It's right near where Highway 270 and 44 come together in Southwest St. Louis County, and it is a great place to stretch your legs and let the kids have some fun. While it IS a great place for kids, especially the nature center (where they can hear, see and touch things), adults can get something out of it, too. I really enjoyed seeing some of live Missouri native fish, and getting up close and personal, through the glass, with some snapping turtles. Quite handsome devils! They have several trails, the longest being 1-1/5 miles, and all of the trails are paved. Hickory Ridge Trail, the longest, is paved but not handicapped accessible, I suppose because it is very steep in places and has occasional uneven pavement. These woods are right next to Highway 270 and 44, so it was a bit strange to be in the middle of nature and hear the roar of the highway, but it is a great place to be IN nature and also be close to civilization. Parking is right near all the trailheads, and there are restrooms in the nature center, and in the little building next to it. The nature center building is open every day but Sunday and Monday, 8 to 5, and the grounds are open every day from 8 to 8 (the brochure says 8 to 6 during daylight savings). All of the volunteers that I talked to were very helpful and knowledgeable, and were even able to tell me about the Emmenegger Nature Park across the highway, which is also part of the Missouri Department of Conservation.
5. Kirkwood Farmers’ Market
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By mama841 - Kirkwood, United States
Always a great place to visit in October. I'll admit that I miss the old "free" children's area, but the new larger area is nice as well.
6. Emmenegger Nature Park
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By baseballover - Florissant, United States
I enjoyed my hike here today. This place is a great place to be in nature, but also has easy access to highways. If you just need to get away from things and want to be amongst the trees, want to climb a hill, want to get some good exercise, this is the place. In addition to the 2 mile dirt and rock trail, which was quite muddy today in the middle of winter, there is also a shorter paved trail. Actually, I am not sure if the 2 mile distance I read about included the paved part of that, because you go on the paved part to get to the dirt trail. The trail passes over a creek, and you can see this creek for much of the first part of the trail. Then it goes up a steep hill to a ridge, which gives you views of the Meramec River. In addition to these trails, there is a picnic area and the restrooms there are open year-round (and they are real restrooms, not a porta-potties!). There is also a large field where you can let your dog or kids run free. Well, the kids can run free - the dogs are supposed to be on a leash! Perfect park for a road trip break! Across the highway from this park is Powder Valley Nature Center (also part of the Missouri Department of Conservation)which also is worth a look!
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9. Kirkwood Ice & Fuel Company
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
10. PJ's Tavern in Kirkwood
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
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