Buildings and Bites Pass
Expiration: Nov 16th 2023
You’re invited to explore St. Louis with the all-new St. Louis Buildings & Bites Pass! On the list, you’ll see 20 amazing St. Louis attractions – just a few of the places in the “Coloring STL” exhibit at the Missouri History Museum. The more places you visit, the more points you receive and cool prizes you can earn!
To make your trip a little merrier, we’ve included restaurants close to each building, where you can grab a bite and a drink before or after you explore – plus, you earn extra points for stopping by the local establishments!
So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to explore St. Louis!
Included Venues
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Anheuser-Busch Brewery
The Anheuser-Busch brewery in St. Louis is the company's flagship brewery. The elaborate, red-brick buildings have a Germanic-Romanesque style, with rounded arches, embellished cornices and castellated rooflines. The interiors of the buildings feature equally beautiful details, and guests can tour the innovative space before taking a seat in the Anheuser-Busch Biergarten and enjoying a cold one – on the house.
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Blueberry Hill
Blueberry Hill opened in the Delmar Loop in 1972, as a welcoming hangout with music, food and pop culture memorabilia, including collections of vintage Pez dispensers, Wurlitzer jukeboxes and Chuck Berry artifacts. Chuck Berry, the first person inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, was a good friend of owner Joe Edwards, and after Berry inaugurated the Duck Room – the legendary live music club that opened inside Blueberry Hill in 1997 – he also played here once a month in an unforgettable concert series.
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Bogart's Smokehouse
Bogart'n St. Louis since 2011! Born out of the love for BBQ, and the desire to raise it to a higher level, the crew at Bogart's Smokehouse invites you to experience our spin on America's favorite food. From the succulent pulled pork, smoky beef brisket and apricot-bruleed ribs, to the moist turkey and melt in your mouth pastrami, we strive to bring you the freshest, most flavorful dining experience around.
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What's Included
- Free Soft Drink With Minimum Food Purchase Of $10
Busch Stadium
On April 10, 2006, the St. Louis Cardinals opened their new ballpark in downtown. The retro-style stadium has 46,000 seats, and it became a good luck charm for the home team – the Cardinals became the first team in almost 100 years to win the World Series in the inaugural season of a new ballpark.
Cafe St. Louis by Pure
Whether you’re enjoying a bite to eat between visiting exhibits or grabbing a drink after running in Forest Park, Café St. Louis by Pure is an inviting place to taste St. Louis history!
What's Included
- 20% Off Lunch
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
Nestled in the Central West End neighborhood, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis is not just a Roman Catholic Church; it's a distinguished work of art. With its lofty vaults and radiant mosaics, the sheer scale of beauty is awe-inspiring. In its creation, more than a dozen architects' and artisans' concepts coalesced into a magnificently well-integrated and harmonious whole.
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Central Library
The flagship of the St. Louis Public Library, the Central Library is a monument to the past and a cultural beacon for the future. The historic structure, which occupies a full city block, boasts some of the finest examples of Beaux-Arts and Neoclassical architecture in the U.S.
City Museum
St. Louis' City Museum invites visitors to explore the unexpected. A city within a city, the museum's exhibits consist largely of repurposed architectural and industrial objects, housed in a 10-story, 600,000-square-foot former shoe company warehouse. This is a truly immersive experience, where you can climb into a bow whale's mouth, slide through enchanted caves, pilot a plane suspended in the air and more.
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Fabulous Fox Theatre
St. Louis audiences flock to the Fabulous Fox Theatre to see Broadway shows, Vegas performers, top acts in pop, rock and comedy and classic movies. Located in the Grand Center Arts District, the theater is reminiscent of an opulent palace. The grand lobby was designed in the "Siamese-Byzantine" style, with rows of flanking columns that you would expect to find in rock-cut Buddhist monastery halls. The auditorium is equally spectacular, with jewel-studded plasterwork, hand-stenciled walls, gilt paint, intricate cast brass, vibrant fabrics and velvet chairs.
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Field House Museum
In 2007, the Field House Museum was designated a National Historic Landmark; it's also listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been named a St. Louis Landmark. Built in 1850, the red-brick row house was the childhood home of Eugene Field, an American writer best known for his children's poetry and humorous essays.
Grant's Farm
In addition to more than 900 animals, Grant's Farm boasts storied architecture, from Ulysses S. Grant's humble log cabin to the Busch Family Estate, often referred to as the "Big House," to the German-style stables and Bauernhof, where guests over 21 are invited to grab a free beer sample. Everyone can then meet the famous Clydesdales, feed the goats and enjoy the grounds.
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Griot Museum of Black History
The Griot Museum of Black History, located in the Old North St. Louis neighborhood, reveals the broad scope of Black history and culture. Its mission is to collect, preserve, interpret and share the stories of Black people, highlighting their regional connection to American history and their contributions to the country's development. The core galleries of The Griot include artifacts, memorabilia and life-size wax figures of Josephine Baker, Dred and Harriet Scott, James Milton Turner, Miles Davis and more.
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Lafayette Square - Painted Ladies Homes, Lafayette Park
With a history as vibrant and colorful as its trademark homes, Lafayette Square is an interesting intersection of past and present in St. Louis city. The 184-year-old Victorian neighborhood features tree-lined streets, a picturesque park and numerous eateries and social establishments.
Laumeier Sculpture Park
At Laumeier Sculpture Park, you can enjoy more than 60 sculptures al fresco. Meandering along the walking trail through the 105-acre, open-air museum and sculpture park, you get a close-up view of a huge eyeball, a larger-than-life deer and a pile of massive, crumpled cylinders. You can even walk, climb or sit on some of the large-scale pieces.
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Missouri Botanical Garden
Founded in 1859 and deemed a National Historic Landmark, the Missouri Botanical Garden boasts 79 acres of scenic landscaping and historic structures. At the heart of the Garden, the Climatron was the first geodesic dome to be used as a conservatory. Inside the thriving tropical rainforest environment, exotic plants and flowers surround you, sprouting out of seemingly inhospitable rocks and clinging to trees that appear to brush the top of the 70-foot-high dome. The new Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center is also noteworthy, using a biophilic design to create a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.
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Missouri History Museum
Explore the storied history of St. Louis, from its founding in 1764 to the present day. Be sure to check out the Coloring STL exhibit where visitors can interact with the city's most fascinating buildings in a way they never have before – by coloring them, right on the walls.
POP
POP is a sparkling bar and restaurant with a fun and vibrant atmosphere, serving champagne, sparkling wine, beer, sake, and other bubbly beverages. At POP, every day is a celebration!
What's Included
- Buy One Champagne Cocktail, Get One Free
Rosalita's Cantina
Located in the heart of the night life district Rosalita’s Cantina has been the favorite for Tex Mex cuisine to the locals for over 10 years. Known for our famous house margaritas, we are also the place to go before a Cardinals or Blues game. We offer a free shuttle for all home games and some events in downtown. Rosalita’s has been voted one of the best Mexican restaurants in Saint Louis several years in a row. Stop on by for one of the best happy hour spots the city offers. We also have one of the largest patio’s in downtown that is secluded and quaint for an evening out or an afternoon lunch.
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What's Included
- 15% Off Appetizers On Main Menu
Saint Louis Art Museum/Apotheosis of St. Louis
Perched atop Art Hill in Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum is known for its outstanding and comprehensive collection, which spans genres and cultures. You can find works by Max Beckmann, Claude Monet, Georgia O'Keeffe and Kehinde Wiley alongside special exhibitions that come and go throughout the year. Before or after your visit, take a moment to look at the Apotheosis of St. Louis, a statue representing King Louis IX of France, the namesake of our city, which dominates the area in front of the museum.
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Saint Louis Science Center - McDonnell Planetarium
For almost 60 years, the James S. McDonnell Planetarium has dazzled astrophiles from near and far. Connected to the Saint Louis Science Center via the Skybridge over Interstate 64, the planetarium has a hyperbolic, thin-shell concrete roof, which flares out at its base to cover a glass-enclosed exhibition area and perimeter porch. Inside, visitors can relax under the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere, see genuine space capsules and have their questions about the universe answered.
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Saint Louis Zoo - The Living World and Mary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel
A leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation and education, the Saint Louis Zoo should be at the top of your travel bucket list. At the entrance to the zoo, stop by The Living World, a 65-foot rotunda with natural light from the glass-domed ceiling and an assortment of life-size shark, squid and stingray sculptures. Outside, you'll also find the Mary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel, featuring 64 hand-carved wooden animals that represent some of the protected and endangered species at the zoo.
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Salt + Smoke
Casual, family friendly restaurant in the heart of Downtown St. Louis, offering St. Louis style BBQ, Bourbon, and Beer!
Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
Located in downtown St. Louis, this state-of-the-art museum honors military service, veterans and their families.
The Barn
A getaway to Historic Sappington House Museum must involve delicious food from The Barn restaurant. The Barn serves freshly prepared farm-to-table, all day breakfasts, lunches and hand-crafted pastries/baked desserts. Above The Barn, the Loft Gift Shop specializes in “American Rustic Chic” gifts for you and your family/friends’ lifestyle, garden and all occasions. The Library of Americana and Decorative Arts is also located in Sappington Park.
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What's Included
- 15% Off Charge Per Party
The Biergarten
A unique dining experience, created as an ode to the rich history and brew portfolio found only within Anheuser-Busch.
What's Included
- Bavarian Pretzels And Beer For $10
The Fountain on Locust
Former Stutz auto showroom with classic American eats, specialty ice cream drinks & art deco murals.
What's Included
- $5 Off Any Purchase Of $20 Or More
The Gateway Arch
Completed in 1965, the Gateway Arch is the tallest monument in the U.S., reaching 630 feet high, and a stunning example of mid-century modern design. The iconic monument honors the country's pioneering spirit, and today, up to 6,700 visitors a day can take the tram ride to the top.
Union Station
Once one of the largest and busiest passenger rail terminals in the world, Union Station is now home to the St. Louis Aquarium, the St. Louis Wheel, a 3D light show in the Grand Hall and more. While you're here, look for green-glazed terracotta bricks, intricate woodwork and the handcrafted stained glass of the Allegorical Window, among other carefully restored details of the 19th-century train station.
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