Population:

396,700+ in the city center
2.56 million in the greater St. Louis area

Time Zone:

Central

Climate:

St. Louis enjoys four distinct seasons. Summers are warm, with temperatures in the 80s, capable of topping out in the 90s. Days with extremely high temps are few and far between though, and the evenings cool into the 60s. Fall brings milder temperatures, and even in the height of winter, the average highs are in the 30s and 40s. Average annual snowfall is less than 20 inches. Temperatures are back into the 60s by April and are accompanied by rain showers.

Airport:

Lambert St. Louis International Airport (STL)
10701 Lambert International Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63145
314-426-8000

Rail:

Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL

Bus:

Greyhound
800-231-2222

Getting Around St. Louis:

St. Louis Regional Transit
Metro Bus and Metrolink Rail
314-231-2345

Taxis:

Yellow Cab of St. Louis
314-993-TAXI

Laclede Cab Co.
314-652-3456

County Cab Company
314-993-TAXI

Visitor Information:

St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission
701 Convention Plaza, Suite 300
St. Louis, MO 63101
314-421-1023

Dining:

Giovanni’s on the Hill
5201 Shaw Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-772-5958

Giovanni’s on the Hill is a local favorite. Waiters in black tie will serve you beneath the soft light of chandeliers. Appetizers include calamari sautéed with onion and garlic and entrees include grilled swordfish with roasted vegetables, bow-tie pasta with smoked salmon in an Alfredo sauce and mussels with linguine and a tasty tomato sauce.

Morgan Street Brewery
721 North Second Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
314-231-9970

The Morgan Street Brewery is housed in a 19th century historic building in Laclede’s Landing. The microbrewery and restaurant features exposed brick walls, visible ductwork and mosaic-tiled floors. Handcrafted beers include ales, lagers, pilsners, and Weisse beers, all brewed on the premises. The eclectic menu features gourmet pizza, pasta dishes, burgers, duck cakes, red snapper hash and orange habañero baby back ribs.

Portabella Restaurant
15 North Central Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-725-6588

Crazy for mushrooms? You’ll love Portabella. This contemporary Mediterranean restaurant features portabella mushrooms throughout the menu, beginning with an appetizer of grilled portabella and asparagus topped with a balsamic vinaigrette. Entrees include specialty pizzas, house-made pastas (try the goat cheese with smoked ravioli) and fresh fish and seafood dishes.

Nightlife:

Laughs on The Landing
801 North Second Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
314-241-5233

The best improve comedy shows in the region with the most unique bar! They offer food and patio seating.

Sub Zero Vodka Bar
308 North Euclid Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-367-1200

Enjoy this unique bar that offers a 28 foot ice bar, plasma TV, and the best Vodka selection on the Riverfront!

The Beale on Broadway
701 South Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
314-621-7880

Live blues seven nights a week with 20 draft beers and Cajun and Southern cuisine for your enjoyment!