Sports & Nightlife
Beer, Blues & Baseball
2 Days 4 stops
The holy trinity of St. Louis culture — craft brews at the city's best taprooms, live blues in Soulard, and a night game at Busch Stadium with the Arch glowing in the background.
1
4 Hands Brewing Co.
1.5 hoursStart your St. Louis adventure at one of the city's beloved craft breweries. Grab a City Wide or a rotating seasonal and settle into the vibrant tap room on Washington Ave.
Tip: Arrive early on weekends — the patio fills up fast. Food trucks are often parked outside.
2
Pappy's Smokehouse
1 hourFuel up for the afternoon with nationally acclaimed slow-smoked ribs and St. Louis-style pork steaks. The lines are worth every minute of waiting.
Tip: They sell out every day — go before 1pm or risk missing out.
3
Cardinals Game at Busch Stadium
3–4 hoursThere's nothing quite like a summer evening at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals are one of baseball's most storied franchises, and the view of the lit Arch beyond center field is pure magic.
Tip: Tickets from $15. Arrive early to walk the bases and see the statues of Cardinals legends outside.
4
Soulard Blues Bars
2–3 hoursCap your first night in Soulard, where blues bars have been rocking since the 1970s. Big Daddy's, Joanie's, and BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups are all within a few blocks of each other.
Tip: Music typically starts around 9pm. $5–$10 cover at most venues.