Fun to do at St Louis [Archive]

Lobão

19-04-2016, 15:38

As part of the fun, we always try to make 3 different things in US

The most important thing is to compete.
As all the foreign, we like to shop,
and to finish the trip, we like to do something fun and something cultural

We use to go to museums of to see the snow (in Brazil this is not a reality), go to parks (such as six flags...)

What do you recommend us to do with our students?

Katie_UPS

19-04-2016, 15:43

Lobão

19-04-2016, 15:52

Thanks Katie,

I´m going to check the site and try to plan it

Billfred

19-04-2016, 15:53

The City Museum is really cool. There are a lot of exhibits but the best part is that it is a playground for everyone. You are encouraged to climb on everything and they have a lot of fun things to climb in and around. Also, they have 10 story (45 meters) tall slide.

http://www.citymuseum.org/

Cosigned. 2815 went in 2012 and had so. much. fun. Even when I thought I was about to kick the head off of one of the girls on the team because she stuck her head in at the bottom of the slide to look up--I was cookin' going down those rollers!

TheFirstieFresh

19-04-2016, 16:06

TheFirstieFresh

19-04-2016, 16:08

For sure the St. Louis Zoo Its free and a lot of fun. I would also lean towards Snarfs Sandwhiches for food. Have fun in St Louis!!

the_godfaubel

19-04-2016, 16:14

The Zoo and City Museum are great suggestions. I would also add the St. Louis Science Center to the list, which is also free.

*Note: It's not open very late, but if you were to arrive early on Wednesday before load-in, it is a place to kill some time.

Lobão

19-04-2016, 16:15

Thank for the tip Bill

we are already checking this possibility, and i hope no one stuck their heads on our visit

The zoo is always a good option too, and if tise sandwich is that good, is something to check too.

BenHildy

19-04-2016, 16:33

The City Museum is really cool. There are a lot of exhibits but the best part is that it is a playground for everyone. You are encouraged to climb on everything and they have a lot of fun things to climb in and around. Also, they have 10 story (45 meters) tall slide.

http://www.citymuseum.org/

I would very much agree! 2169 KING TeC makes it a priority to go every year we go to world's! The climbing gym outside is amazing and thrillingly high up! Plus the inside has endless amounts of tunnels and caves that meander around underneath and above the floor! I'd highly recommend it to any traveller going to the St. Louis area. Also, if at all possible, check out Pappy's Smokehouse. Best barbecue on the planet!

EOC

19-04-2016, 17:24

Team 1208 has put together a guide to St. Louis for teams coming from afar.

Lobão

20-04-2016, 07:31

Thanks for the guide, it will be very useful

Interesting information and curiosities.

Good job

BethMo

20-04-2016, 16:43

If you visit the Zoo, it's worth making a side trip to Turtle Playground, just across the freeway from the south parking lots. I stumbled over this last year -- it's quite amazing.

http://www.forestparkstatues.org/turtle-playground/

theawesome1730

20-04-2016, 16:47

You can always go to a Cards game, that's quite a cultural experience. Could be a little pricey, but if you've done 6 Flags before that's probably not a huge deal.

kiasam111

20-04-2016, 18:51

The City Museum is really cool. There are a lot of exhibits but the best part is that it is a playground for everyone. You are encouraged to climb on everything and they have a lot of fun things to climb in and around. Also, they have 10 story (45 meters) tall slide.

+1

As another international team, the City Museum is a MUST for us whenever we go. You can spend heaps of time there, we'd probably spend half a day. A highlight for us every year!!

In addition to the City Museum, first time visitors should definitely check out the Gateway Arch. It has such a beautiful view, and is rich in American history for everyone to learn. The ride up is awesome!!

GreyingJay

21-04-2016, 10:31

The ride up is awesome!!

Just a note of warning about that elevator/tram ride - be prepared to get pretty cozy with your teammates! :p

planetbrilliant

21-04-2016, 10:40

As stated above, the City Museum is absolutely amazing. We went there our first (and only) time going to Worlds and we all had a blast. There was also a place I forget the name of near our hotel that had like laser tag and arcade games and bumper cars and all that, but I feel that's not really what you're looking for.

catmanjake

21-04-2016, 13:20

Thanks Katie,

I´m going to check the site and try to plan it

Team 4009 from Minnesota will be at the museum on wednesday morni when it opens. Maybe we will see you there.

Cory

21-04-2016, 13:41

Eating at Pappy's is the only St Louis activity for me.

HelloRobot

21-04-2016, 14:49

Visit Washington University in St. Louis! WashU is a beautiful college filled with amazing people, and it's the 15th best university according to U.S. News. Everyone I've known who has gone there has loved it! (In fact, it was one of my top 2 colleges I was choosing between.) I highly recommend your team take a tour, especially if you're from far away and probably wouldn't visit on your own. Plus, they offer an FRC scholarship!

Fitz's is a great place to eat if you're there. They gave me the biggest root beer float I've ever seen! It was so good, but it was HUGE!

Piccione Pastry has the BEST cannoli's I've ever had! GO THERE. http://www.piccionepastry.com/

BenHildy

21-04-2016, 15:29

Eating at Pappy's is the only St Louis activity for me.

We were originally drawn to Pappy's because it was featured on the television show Man vs Food as a "must visit" of St Louis. We went there and I must say, I very much agree with the hype. It is well deserved and a fantastic example of classic American-style BBQ!

evanperryg

21-04-2016, 16:10

If you really want a St. Louis cultural experience, try to find a blues bar and see if they have the space for your team to visit. We did this in 2013, and it was really cool. If you enjoy live music and decent barbecue, most of these establishments are very clean and the service is great. Just check google reviews before picking one :p

Cory

21-04-2016, 21:47

We were originally drawn to Pappy's because it was featured on the television show Man vs Food as a "must visit" of St Louis. We went there and I must say, I very much agree with the hype. It is well deserved and a fantastic example of classic American-style BBQ!

Best ribs on the planet.

PayneTrain

21-04-2016, 21:51

Best ribs on the planet.

So do you eat there every day or save it until like, Sunday afternoon?

EmileH

21-04-2016, 22:05

Pappy's is tourist BBQ. Have any of you been to Smoki-O's (http://smokiosbbq.com/)*? Their snoots are amazing!

:p

*don't forget to lock your car

Trevor1523

21-04-2016, 22:08

I'm surprised no one has mentioned going up the Arch. We did this last year and it was an absolute blast. It's really not expensive either.

We also went to the City Museum last year as well. I'd had watched a lot of video on it prior to the trip and video does not prepare you for how awesome it actually is.

Being the coaster fanatic I am, also gotta mention Six Flags.

Cory

21-04-2016, 22:38

So do you eat there every day or save it until like, Sunday afternoon?

Last year we had it... 4x?

CalTran

21-04-2016, 22:44

Eating at Pappy's is the only St Louis activity for me.

Best ribs on the planet.

Pappy's is tourist BBQ. Have any of you been to Smoki-O's (http://smokiosbbq.com/)*? Their snoots are amazing!

Justin Montois' views on St. Louis BBQ and it's ...alternatives. (https://youtu.be/9rgY8XhHvOU?t=3929)

Don't get hyped up for BBQ and end up at Applebees.

BenHildy

22-04-2016, 10:21

Ok guys didn't mean to start a BBQ war here, just making some suggestions. :D

TechWaffle

22-04-2016, 10:39

I heard you can go up the leg of the arch.... sounds like a good tourist experience after Worlds.

catmanjake

22-04-2016, 12:39

We were told the area around the arch and the top of the arch is under construction so we decided agaimst it. Would also need to reserve tickets and timespots in advance.

Kartoffee

24-04-2016, 13:53

+1

As another international team, the City Museum is a MUST for us whenever we go. You can spend heaps of time there, we'd probably spend half a day. A highlight for us every year!!

In addition to the City Museum, first time visitors should definitely check out the Gateway Arch. It has such a beautiful view, and is rich in American history for everyone to learn. The ride up is awesome!!

Definitely. City Museum is popular on Saturday night after Worlds, and you will see lots of teams there. Our team always visits the Arch Wednesday, which seems to be when most people do. The innovation faire is just down the street from the pits, and you can visit during the day to see some cool stuff if you haven't already. If you take your time, you can get a bunch of cool t-shirts and useful stuff. They also sell tickets for a ball game that's just a few blocks away. I don't know the process, but you can probably inquire later.

CalTran

24-04-2016, 15:43

They also sell tickets for a ball game that's just a few blocks away. I don't know the process, but you can probably inquire later.

If the ball game is referring to the Cards v. Nationals, more information and tickets can be found here (http://m.mlb.com/stl/tickets/info/firstchampionship).