Top Things to do in Saint Louis
The 10 Best Gift & Specialty Shops in Saint Louis, Missouri (MO)
The history of St. Louis has been heavily influenced by Westward expansion and blues music. The big "must-see" in this region is the Gateway Arch, while other important sites include the Museum of Westward Expansion, the St. Louis Cathedral and the Anheuser-Busch factory tour. The city offers plenty for the whole family. Children will enjoy the local zoo and the Magic House, while family members will also want to unwind at Forest Park, home to the World's Fair almost a century ago.
Restaurants in Saint Louis
1. Ted Drew's Frozen Custard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By CardinalFanFromTN
I think its safe to say that this is the VERY best frozen custard ive ever eaten!!! Loved it--- will definitely go back every chance I can when I am in St Louis!
2. Herbaria
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Smell your way to this extraordinary factory-store on the Hill. Aromas come from pure essential oils in over 60 varieties of natural soap and other personal products such as deodorant, bath bombs, and DEET-free insect repellent. No artificial fragrance, colors, or preservatives are used. COVID19 Update-We are open. Visitors, limited to 7 at a time, are asked to wear a mask, maintain social distance, and have hands sanitized at the door. Sorry, no tours at this time. We continue to fulfill orders online and by phone. Select “Customer Pickup” at checkout to pick up your order at our shop, or we'll bring it out for contactless delivery. Keep washing your hands. Soap destroys the coronavirus. Stay healthy!
Reviewed By TaraMcConkeytravels - Shawnee, United States
Ken and his team do a great job of running this place. I stop here EVERY time I am in STL. Great variety of soaps and bath products, made in the shop. Even if you are not a soap person their factory tour ( which is understandably on hold during the pandemic) is fun and educational. The still do their scavenger hunt for kids.
3. Record Exchange
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
4. How Sweet Is This Itsy Bitsy Candy Shoppe
5. Third Degree Glass Factory
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
6. Puzzle Warehouse
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5.0 based on 314 reviews
The Largest Puzzle Store in the World is right here in St. Louis! Our retail store has over 4,000 different Puzzles and hundreds of Games you can't find anywhere else. We also have over 50 different brain teasers and toys on display that you can actually play with. Great for both big and small kids alike.
Reviewed By gogomueller1951 - Saint Louis, United States
if you have puzzlemania this is the place for you. I t has loads of regular puzzles as well as brain teasers and wooden puzzles.
7. Seeds of Happiness
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Seeds of Happiness was born out of an act of kindness. Mark Borella, a sculptor, created small smiley faces from left-over lumps of clay. He gave these to his friends whose young son was dying of cancer. He told them: "I know there is nothing I can say or do to make you feel better so I thought I would bring you some smiles to help you get your smile back. I call them Seeds of Happiness." Sharing the Smiles continues to grow as our customers plant Seeds around the world. In addition to the original Seeds of Happiness, our product line also includes large smiles, specialty seeds, ie. graduate seeds, and a full apparel line. We are proud that SOH are handmade in the USA.
8. The Novel Neighbor
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 277hollyk - Indianapolis, United States
I had heard Holland (the owner) on the "What Should I Read Next?" podcast and was very impressed. The knowledge of books and her descriptions of the store lead me to put this shop on my "must visit" list when in St. Louis last week. I was on a girls' get-away with a group of friends and we all were enchanted, even our one non-reader. It's packed full of books and bookish gifts and has a great atmosphere to just hang out and peruse some of the great finds. Staff recommendations abound and the people working in the store are personable, knowledgeable, and very very helpful. I'll definitely be back!
9. Di Gregorio Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By ISeeBlueSkies
I shop at Di Gregorio's to stock up on deli items, frozen pasta, sauces and some great pantry items. It's always tasty. I'm reviewing because I recently sent DiGregorio's medium-sized Italian Dinner gift baskets to three out-of-town relatives, and they loved them. So nice to be able to send a little love from St. Louis in these difficult times, and my relatives said the pasta sauce, pastas and wine made for festive dinners. Thanks, Di Gregorio's, I will order these baskets again.
10. Left Bank Books
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