Saint Louis | Marijuana Travel Guide

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Located right in the heart of downtown St. Louis, Market Street is far and away one of the largest centers of culture and stuff to do in the whole city. Whether it’s the many yearly parades held in the city, the public festivals for all to enjoy, or just something as simple as heading to the Gateway Mall for some shopping or a bite to eat, touring the campus of Harris-Stowe State University, or paying a visit to the National Bowling Hall of Fame, Market Street has a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy! 

This engaging and easily walkable stretch of the city is also great for history buffs. The Old Courthouse is the site of significant, historical court cases like Dred Scott and the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. Its famous Gold Star flag is only a stone's throw away. We highly recommend stopping by and having a look the next time you visit St. Louis!

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If you’re a lover of sports instead of a history buff, then Ballpark Village should be high on your list of destinations on your next trip to St. Louis. Ballpark Village is the resting place for Busch Stadium, the home ballpark for one of the nation’s oldest and most successful baseball teams, and it’s got a massive amount of places to eat, stay, and things to do in between trips to the ballpark. That’s right, sports fans, there’s far more to see here than just the 11-time World Series-winning St. Louis Cardinals.   

Located right in the middle of downtown St. Louis, Ballpark Village frequently hosts events like festivals, live music, and sporting events for folks to enjoy. Along with fireworks displays on major holidays and lots of gorgeous restaurants with plenty of outdoor seating to grab a brew or a bite to eat, there’s so much you can do in BPV. With more than $100 million in retail and entertainment spread throughout the 150,000-square-foot facility, the Village hosted more than 10 million guests and about 120 free events for folks to enjoy in its first three years of operation!  

Whether you’re looking for a jersey from your favorite Cardinals player or just looking to explore downtown and grab a bite to eat, we highly recommend Ballpark Village. 

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Believe it or not, this now thriving, bustling stretch of the city was once in significant decline. Originally known as the Manchester Strip, this stretch of the city nestled between Kingshighway and Vandeventer was reborn in the 80s thanks to the LGBTQ+ community and shaped into what it is today. In the modern day, The Grove is home to more than 50 places to eat and drink, shop or get tattooed, or even grab a coffee or homebrewed beverage. There’s a little bit of something for everyone!

Full of fun activities all within walking distance of one another, The Grove is an excellent choice whether you’re looking for live music and a show, some dancing at a nightclub, or just relaxing in a place with a high-energy, artistic vibe thanks to the massive variety of street art, you really can’t go wrong with spending some time in The Grove! 

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If you’re a lover of nature looking to bask in the sights and sounds of the wild while navigating a modern urban jungle, then the Missouri Botanical Gardens is the perfect place for you! 

Officially designated a National Historic Landmark and founded more than 150 years ago, this fantastic and beautiful piece of nature is truly a deeply treasured and appreciated part of the St. Louis community. With a mission of preserving and protecting the natural world, the Botanical Garden is a perfect place if you want to discover and share knowledge about all sorts of plants and their environments. 

Easily accessible throughout the metro area and super easy to find right off highway 44, the facility is open all day all year round aside from federal holidays like July 4th. It’s even an excellent choice for children! From the tram rides to the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden, there are a lot of chances for them to learn, grow, and stay entertained. 

With general admission tickets for anyone age 13 and up only costing $14, with residents of the city and seniors admitted for $6, the Botanical Garden is a lovely budget-friendly option for those who enjoy nature, love their plants, and aren’t looking to break the bank in the process! Just make sure you bring cash because the Garden accepts cashless payments only!

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Perhaps the most famous landmark in the city, the Gateway Arch, is a must-see if you spend some time in St. Louis. Either you can take the initiative, wander around and check out everything the Arch and the surrounding area offer, or opt for an all-inclusive guided tour for not too much out of pocket. 

No matter how you’re looking to take in and see the Arch, whether it’s from the solid ground near the Old Courthouse, on the move via the tram rides around the area, or from the water via river cruises. The city even offers packages with informative documentaries for those who are looking to turn their vacation or trip to St. Louis into a learning opportunity. 

No matter how you choose to check out the Gateway Arch, this pillar of tourism and staple of St. Louis is fantastic whether you’re looking up at the Arch from below, scoping it out via the Old Courthouse, or taking in the sights and sounds from a riverboat or tram. We highly recommend a trip to the Arch, no matter how you slice it!

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If you’re on the hunt for perhaps the city's most unique kid-friendly tourism spot, then you can’t go wrong with the City Museum. Don’t let the slightly generic name fool you. However, the City Museum is an interactive wonderland, whether it’s the tunnels, slices, climbing opportunities, bridges, castles, playgrounds, or even a ball pit. 

This 10-story, 600,000 square-foot former warehouse home of the International Shoe Company is a perfect mixture of a children’s playground, surrealist art piece, and architectural marvel all in one handy package. The brainchild of Bob and Gail Cassilly, two classically trained sculptors and visionary artists, the City Museum has been a staple of St. Louis since it opened for visitors back in 1997. 

A place with deep urban roots in the local culture of St. Louis, the City Museum is a love letter to not only the city of St. Louis but all of its Rust Belt cousins to boot! 

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While it’s true that Missouri has yet to legalize recreational cannabis use entirely, it’s far from the worst place to be if you’re looking to spark up. Not only do they have a well-run state-level medical cannabis program, but cannabis use and possession have been decriminalized since 2014. With that in mind, your best bet to get cannabis safely is via a medical cannabis dispensary. To further complicate things, however, due to the lack of medical cannabis reciprocity, you’ll need your own Missouri medical card.  

However, if you have one, we highly recommend visiting N'Bliss. Consistently ranking as the number one medical dispensary in all of Missouri, they offer a massive range of options for all different types of patients! Whether it’s an enormous array of different types of cannabis flower, pre-rolled joints, disposable vapes and vape cartridges, edibles, topicals, and a wide range of smoking accessories, this dispensary has a little something for everyone! 

Constantly offering discounts, sales, and rewards programs for loyal medical patients, there’s a whole laundry list of why this dispensary is top-notch! We strongly suggest stopping in during your time in St. Louis.

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Next, we have SWADE regarding top-notch medical dispensaries in the St. Louis area. A premium dispensary designed to have patients step inside and feel instant ease and relaxation, these top-notch dispensaries with an elevated, first-of-it’s-kind vibe.

Unlike other dispensaries, SWADE showcases its loose cannabis flower in new jewel boxes, allowing customers to hand-pick their portions of choice regarding their medicine. A genuinely unique dispensary experience, a patient’s trip to SWADE is about as good as it gets when it comes to medical dispensaries.  

With all of their cannabis being locally sourced, excellent customer service, and flashy presentation for their top-of-the-line products, these dispensaries are about as inviting, informative, and precise as it gets when it comes to a medical cannabis dispensary in the state. 

So if you’re on the hunt for a one-of-a-kind, incredibly upscale cannabis experience, it’s hard to go wrong with an option like SWADE! 

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Not only is the St. Louis Art Museum one of the best art museums in the midwest, standing as an astounding collection of top-notch art from all corners of the globe, but it’s committed to representing the fully diverse face and soul of St. Louis. 

Founded in 1879 and is still committed to preserving and celebrating the legacy of artistic achievements for both residents of St. Louis and visitors from around the world. Today, the museum is a holding spot for original works of art spanning over five millennia and six continents, including some of your favorites like Van Gogh, Monet, Matisse, Bingham and so many more. 

And perhaps the best part is free entry to see all that fantastic art. That means not only is the SLAM a modern-day marvel full of beautiful art, but it’s a budget-friendly option for groups of any size and age. 

No matter how you break it down and consider it, the St. Louis Art Museum is a fantastic option for anyone and everyone looking to enjoy some historic pieces while spending some time in the beautiful city of St. Louis.  

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Open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset, perhaps the most unique entry on our list is the world-famous Laumeier Sculpture Park. Founded in 1976, this 72-acre non-profit celebration of the arts contains more than 70 works of large-scale outdoor sculptures spread across a gorgeous 105-acre park in the heart of St. Louis county. Completely free to enter and open to the public daily, the park regularly serves more than 300,000 visitors of all ages thanks to its diverse portfolio of sculpture conservation, education programs, temporary and special exhibits, and fantastic public events. 

Suppose you’re looking for an ultra-engaging romp through a gorgeous green space full of art and nature, outstanding educational programs like clay sculpting, family workshops, and a wide array of health and wellness workshops. In that case, you can’t go wrong with paying a visit to the lovely Laumeier Sculpture Park! 

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Last but certainly not least, let’s touch on one of the best places in town to splash the cash, support local businesses, or sit down at an upscale restaurant or coffee shop; it’s hard to go wrong with the Central West End. 

Whether it’s top-notch, artsy food, bookshops, contemporary boutiques, or fantastic art and live music, the Central West Side has something to offer you! All of the artwork is public, right out on the sidewalks for everyone to see and enjoy, and the streets are littered with stunning turn-of-the-century homes and architecture. After all, the Central West End was named one of the nation’s top ten neighborhoods for a good reason! 

Easily one of the best places in the city to shop, splash the cash, and support the arts all in one place, it’s impossible to go wrong with the Central West End.

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A restaurant with a massive amount of history and an incredible backstory, the Fountain on Locust is not only a fantastic destination to grab a bite to eat, but it’s a joint with one-of-a-kind treats that will knock your socks off! 

Not only do they have an extensive lunch and dinner menu full of delicious choices like Billy Goat potato chips, their signature Polish pickle soup, or some rich and savory BBQ Mac & Cheese Bowls, but they also offer one-of-a-kind drink and dessert specials like their signature The Fountain’s Signature Ice Cream Martinis, Retro Cocktails, or Champagne Floats. 

Whether it’s a boozy weekend brunch or grabbing a quick bite to eat between activities, you can’t go wrong stopping into a spot like The Fountain on Locust to wet your whistle and fill your stomach up!

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If you’re on the hunt for a more upscale dining option for you and your loved ones, we highly recommend checking out this next entry on our list! Featuring delicious dinner a la carte items along with a top-notch dinner tasting, lunch, and decadent dessert menu, this place has a little bit of something for everyone. 

Each of their dishes is made with locally-sourced ingredients, and following their firmly held farm-to-table philosophy, The Crossings is by far one of the very best places to eat in all of St. Louis. 

While they’re undoubtedly a bit more expensive than your average diner or hole-in-the-wall corner store, it’s hard to turn down the delicious portions of pasta, wine pairings, and deserts this gem of St. Louis has to offer its customers!

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If you’re on the hunt for a quick, tasty treat rather than a sit-down style joint, then we couldn’t recommend The Foundry more. This Asian-infused bakery offers tasty treats like Taiwanese Pineapple Gem, Orange Buns, and even crispy, crumbly cronuts, along with a massive variety of fresh-baked loaves of bread, buns, and other sugary pastries. 

Great for satisfying that sweet tooth without breaking the bank in the process, this lovely little bakery is a fantastic option for those on the hunt for something fresh-baked, delicious, and about as unique and exciting when it comes to flavors as you can get!