So for my last blog post I will give you guys a run down of my perfect weekend in St. Louis. St. Louis will always me my home and favorite city so nobody can hate!!! :) I am still looking for a job there so hopefully something will come up soon, considering that I JUST PICKED UP MY CAP AND GOWN!!!! aghhhh
AFTER WORK FRIDAY:
Enjoy the perfect dinner and a movie. My family loves going to this family owned Chinese restaurant called Hunan Star, we know the owners and its always a great time. Then head over to the near buy movie theater to catch the latest flicks.
SATURDAY:
Go about 20miles west of St. Louis and take a bike ride on the Catie Trail. Its about a 4 mile trail through the woods and at points by the river. When it ends there is this adorable family owned dinner that has the best pancakes!
SATURDAY NIGHT:
Cancel out you bike ride work out with any of the amazing Italian restaurants on The Hill St. Louis' very own Little Italy. I say any restaurant because honestly they are all sooo good!!!!
SUNDAY:
Nothing better than a Sunday home Cardinals game!!
IF i could have an ideal weekend in the Gateway to the West this would be pretty darn close. Add some amazing friends and family and you have yourself no reason to complain. If any of you come to St. Louis ever hit me up and ill give you all the details of where you need to go!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Missouri Botanical Garden
The Missouri Botanical Gardens is a great place to go in the spring or summer for an outside the box experience. This is a great place to go if you have neve been to an outside garden exhibit , and you are into this sort of thing. The garden was founded in 1859, and is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation in the country and a National Historic Landmark.
One of my most memorable experiences is going to the gardens with my Girl Scout troop when I was 9 and going into the butterfly house. At one point I think I had like 10 butterflies on me at once, you would think it would be scary but my mom tells the story and apperently I couldnt stop laughing.
The Garden is a center for botanical research and science education, as well as an oasis in the city of St. Louis. The Garden offers 79 acres of beautiful horticultural display, including a 14-acre Japanese strolling garden, Henry Shaw's original 1850 estate home, and one of the world's largest collections of rare and endangered orchids.
One of my most memorable experiences is going to the gardens with my Girl Scout troop when I was 9 and going into the butterfly house. At one point I think I had like 10 butterflies on me at once, you would think it would be scary but my mom tells the story and apperently I couldnt stop laughing.
The Garden is a center for botanical research and science education, as well as an oasis in the city of St. Louis. The Garden offers 79 acres of beautiful horticultural display, including a 14-acre Japanese strolling garden, Henry Shaw's original 1850 estate home, and one of the world's largest collections of rare and endangered orchids.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Six Flags St. Louis
Not an interesting name but a heck of a great time! Although I have not been to the St. Louis Six Flags in a couple of years because of college and no money, it remains one of my favorite places in St. Louis to go with hometown friends and people who visit from out of town. Six Flags St. Louis is one of the many parks in the Six Flags family of amusement parks. The Six Flags St. Louis also as an adjacent water park, Hurricane Harbor. Now I dont particularly enjoy water parks, they scare me, but people who do enjoy the giant wave pools and going down a 30foot water slide will love this place.
Getting a season pass is one of the easiest ways to save money when buying tickets for the park. A season pass pays for itself in two uses and you are your family get great deals and coupons for attractions inside the park as well as free tickets and guest passes to the theme park and Hurricane Harbor. If you choose not to go with the season pass there are always a ton of coupons floating around the St. Louis area hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers.
Whether you go with friends or bring the family there are attractions for all ages. From the ripping wood roller coaster the Boss and the Batman to those thrill seekers to the little ones in Bugs Bunny's Fort everyone is bound to have a great time.
School Bus on a building top!
Literally there is a bright yellow school bus on top of Windows off Washington (a building downtown St. Louis), this school bus represents the St. Louis City Museum where there is something for everyone. The City Museum is housed in the 600,000 square-foot former International Shoe Company and holds many different areas for children and adults to play around. Did I mention it is considered one of The Magic House's biggest competitors, so when every time I go there I must wear my "Magic House is Fun" tshirt.
One of the most noted exhibits in the museum is the enchanted caves. "Painted in mystery and textured with intrigue, the Enchanted Caves at CITY MUSEUM offer explorers of all ages an opportunity to walk, climb and crawl through the mind of a master artist."
Just having some fun!!!
One of the most noted exhibits in the museum is the enchanted caves. "Painted in mystery and textured with intrigue, the Enchanted Caves at CITY MUSEUM offer explorers of all ages an opportunity to walk, climb and crawl through the mind of a master artist."
Along with the Enchanted Cave the most popular and oldest parts of the City Museum are: MonstroCity, Toddler Town, Museum of Mystery and Mayhem, and entire outside area to climb ladders and through wire tunnels twenty feet in the area, along with new exhibits every seasons. Overall this is an amazing place to take the kids to run around and get rid of some serious energy. WARNING: Parents bring band aids, yes this place is great but kids who like to play rough may come out with some bumps and bruises, but its all in good fun!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
St. Louis and Baseball Season
The sounds of a ball hitting a bat or glove, the screaming fans, and the over excited announcers are the soundtrack to St. Louis during Cardinals baseball season. When people say that St. Louis has the best fans in baseball, they are not lieing. Baseball starts this week, which starts St. Louis' favorite season.
Baseball is one of America's oldest and favorite past times. In St. Louis it is no different. Cardinal home games, at Busch Stadium, are some of the greatest days and nights of summer. Not just in the stadium, but all of downtown St. Louis is red and white, swirling with people, live music, and other forms of entertainment for hours. Fans and visitors from any city can get a full taste of this baseball city. Even if you are not seeing the game from inside there are over 25 bars and restaurants with in 5 miles of the stadium that you may sit and enjoy some Cardinal baseball.
One of my favorite things about the Cardinals and Busch Stadium is Sunday home games. Fans from all around can get into the stadium early and enjoy pictures with Fred Bird, walking around with players, and many organizations entertaining on the main concourse. When i worked for the Magic House we would be at every Sunday home game 3 hours before encouraging kids to make Fred Bird beaks and Cardinal flags, while of course promoting the Magic House. But seeing how excited little kids get are baseball is one of the best things to see.
Even if you are not a Cardinal fan and you are in the St. Louis area around baseball season, swing by Busch Stadium and enjoy the baseball atmosphere.
Baseball is one of America's oldest and favorite past times. In St. Louis it is no different. Cardinal home games, at Busch Stadium, are some of the greatest days and nights of summer. Not just in the stadium, but all of downtown St. Louis is red and white, swirling with people, live music, and other forms of entertainment for hours. Fans and visitors from any city can get a full taste of this baseball city. Even if you are not seeing the game from inside there are over 25 bars and restaurants with in 5 miles of the stadium that you may sit and enjoy some Cardinal baseball.
One of my favorite things about the Cardinals and Busch Stadium is Sunday home games. Fans from all around can get into the stadium early and enjoy pictures with Fred Bird, walking around with players, and many organizations entertaining on the main concourse. When i worked for the Magic House we would be at every Sunday home game 3 hours before encouraging kids to make Fred Bird beaks and Cardinal flags, while of course promoting the Magic House. But seeing how excited little kids get are baseball is one of the best things to see.
Even if you are not a Cardinal fan and you are in the St. Louis area around baseball season, swing by Busch Stadium and enjoy the baseball atmosphere.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Westport Plaza
Westport Plaza
Westport Plaza located in the central area of St. Louis and right off of Hwy 270 (one of the most accessible hwy in the St. Louis area) is a 42 acre mix of businesses, restaurants, entertainment clubs, and hotels. Westport is a great are for St. Louis natives to go out and have a great night or day with out spending loads of cash. It is also a great place to bring family and friends who are visiting the city or surrounding parts.
Some of the most noted attractions in the plaza are The Funny Bone comedy club, the Train Wreck Saloon, and Pujols 5 Restaurant (yes after the baseball player). There use to be Ozzies which was a restaurant started by and for the St. Louis Cardinal Ozzie Smith. Westport provides walk-ways and sidewalks that make walking around to the different attractions and building easy.
One of my favorite memories was going to dinner at Ozzies and then seeing a show at the Funny Bone with a ton of family members including my mom and dad. Another moment was when I was in an Emerging Leaders group in high school and had the opportunity to interview the owners of Dierdorf & Hart's, one of St. Louis most accredited restaurants.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Cardinals Spring Training
No, the St. Louis Cardinals do not have Spring Training in St. Louis, as you all may know seeing that it is snowing in the 636. However, I am currently on Spring Break in Florida and my mom and i decided to take a trip to Jupiter, Florida where the team is currently wrapping up their spring practices.
Today the team started the majority of their current roster starters, including Albert Pujols who, most of you may know, is in a tight contract negotiation battle with the Cardinals management, and went on to defeat the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta drew a lot of Brave fans and from what i experienced alot of Jupiter locals are die hard Cardinal fans which made the experience that much better. Spring training also brings out the kids eager to get autographs for their favorite plays. Although I was on the Braves side sitting near their bullpen it was hilarious to see the kids jumping and running around people twice their size to get their hats, pictures, and gloves signed.
Below is a pic with my mom in front of Roger Dean Stadium where the Cardinals play. If you are a Cardinal fan and you are ever willing to take a road trip or are in the South Florida area, take a trip to the up-scale Jupiter area for some great baseball memories
Today the team started the majority of their current roster starters, including Albert Pujols who, most of you may know, is in a tight contract negotiation battle with the Cardinals management, and went on to defeat the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta drew a lot of Brave fans and from what i experienced alot of Jupiter locals are die hard Cardinal fans which made the experience that much better. Spring training also brings out the kids eager to get autographs for their favorite plays. Although I was on the Braves side sitting near their bullpen it was hilarious to see the kids jumping and running around people twice their size to get their hats, pictures, and gloves signed.
Below is a pic with my mom in front of Roger Dean Stadium where the Cardinals play. If you are a Cardinal fan and you are ever willing to take a road trip or are in the South Florida area, take a trip to the up-scale Jupiter area for some great baseball memories
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