Ah yes, St. Louis, MI!

The heartland of the Midwest, a place where history and modernity merge in unexpected ways. As I strolled through the bustling streets of this vibrant city, I couldnt help but notice its unpretentious and gritty charm.

Lets start with Benton Park (3100 S Jefferson Ave). This hidden gem offers a glimpse into the workingclass roots of St. Louis. Wander amidst the beautiful brick homes, each one unique and oozing character. But dont forget to stop by Venice Cafe (1903 Pestalozzi St), where youll find quirky art installations such as a giant astronaut statue looming over the bar.

Next up is Cherokee Street (2711 Cherokee St). Here, youll come across a melting pot of cultures Mexican groceries rubbing shoulders with antique stores selling vintage finds from all over Southeast Asia. Be sure not to miss out on dining at Taqueria El Torito (2332 Cherokee St) for some authentic Mexican food before heading to Fortune Teller Bar (2635 Cherokee St) for an exotic cocktail.

But if its history that calls out to your soul like a siren song, then look no further than Soulard Farmers Market (730 Carroll St). Established in 1779 (!!), this market has been operating continuously ever since making it one of Americas oldest public markets still running today! Walk past stalls overflowing with fresh produce while listening to local musicians playing old timey songs on their acoustic instruments.

If youre into nightlife scene head over to McGurks Irish Pub & Garden(1200 Russell Blvd), which serves up live music along with pints upon pints of beer and knows how to get rowdy when they need too or jump into Blues City Deli(2438 McNair Ave) ,a sandwich spot known for serving up tasty sandwiches while also hosting free blues shows throughout week!

And if youre feeling adventurous, why not venture out to the City Museum (750 N 16th St)? This massive building is part museum, part playground. Climb through a giant slinky or slide down an enormous spiral staircase theres something for all ages here!

So what are you waiting for? Get out and explore this vibrant and diverse city! Whether its history, culture or plain oldfashioned fun that youre after, St. Louis has got you covered.

Here are some Twitter handles of these places so that you can follow them online:

Venice Cafe @TheVeniceCafe

Taqueria El Torito @ElToritoSTL

Fortune Teller Bar @fortunetellerbar

Soulard Farmers Market @soulardmarket

McGurks Irish Pub & Garden @mcgurksstlouis

Blues City Deli @bluescitydeli

City Museum @citymuseum