Finally! A Locally Produced Guidebook to St. Louis brings an entirely updated edition of the city's must-have book straight to you, with more recommendations than ever before for under-the-radar attractions and absolute classics-from bars and restaurants to museums and churches, from festivals to fun facts. Organized by neighborhoods throughout the city, county, outer suburbs, and Metro East region, you'll find everything from the best family-owned doughnut shops to the oldest local pet cemetery. Special spotlights touch on neighborhood history, pop-culture trivia, and kid-friendly destinations. Think you know the best of your neighborhood? Pick up the third edition of the Finally! guidebook, and we guarantee you'll find the best of all the others too.

Finally, A Locally Produced Guidebook, by and for St. Louisans, Neighborhood by Neighborhood, Completely Updated, Spit-Polished, and Ready to Roll (Third Edition)

Travel

Amanda E. Doyle

with Kerri Bonasch and Don Korte

United States

Reedy Press, LLC

Weird, wild, and filled with fun, this historical guidebook delivers the ultimate tour of a one-of-a-kind state. All things Missouri abound in these pages including famous Missourians from Maya Angelou to Walt Disney, native wildlife from bald eagles to bobcats, and vignettes on historical sites throughout the state. The book is filled with information about inventions and innovations, sports and entertainment figures, and noteworthy attractions, all having a tie-in to Missouri. Compiled from collections and institutions from Kansas City to St. Louis and everywhere in between, this debut edition presents a Missouri we've never seen all at once but would like to know better. Open up and prepare to rediscover Missouri. Let the Missouri Almanac 2018-2019 show you the Show-Me State!

Missouri Almanac

Children's Books

Traci Angel

Carolyn Mueller

Andrea Sumy

John, Brown

History

The St. Louis bucket list has an official handbook! In this second edition of the best-selling guide, you'll find one hundred purely local ways to connect to the city, from holding your breath during the high-wire act at Circus Flora to finding the story of our town's earliest days among the headstones at local cemeteries. Check out Frank Lloyd Wright's contribution to Kirkwood, bike the Riverfront Trail from the graffiti wall to the Chain of Rocks bridge, or catch the thrill of the "clang, clang, clang" on The Loop's new trolley. Authentic experiences from the iconic to the little-known await in this candid insider's guide to St. Louis. Make planning even easier with seasonal and themed itinerary suggestions for many interests: you'll be turning your "most dos" into "dones" in no time! Perfect for residents and out-of-towners alike, 100 Things to Do in St. Louis Before You Die is the original volume that launched a nationwide series...check out your other favorite cities after you've explored STL!

100 Things to Do in St. Louis Before You Die, 2nd Edition

Reedy Press

Missouri is called the Show-Me State for a good reason. From cosmopolitan rooftop bars to breathtaking mountain views, there are so many amazing things to do here that you could spend a lifetime exploring and still not cover it all. Make your goal easier with 100 Things to Do in Missouri Before You Die, a curated collection of the best from every corner of the state.Discover architectural wonders beyond the Arch, outdoor escapes like scuba diving in the Bonne Terre Mine, and museums and festivals celebrating everything from ragtime to road trips. Take the time to experience the legacy of George Washington Carver, Daniel Boone, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Harry S. Truman.Find ideas for exploring the Ozark mountains, Missouri's big cities, unique small towns, and even prehistoric caves. Don't miss insider tips to world-famous attractions, distinctive food and nightlife scenes, cultural creatives in fashion and the arts, and where to shop for everything from fine furniture to fine whiskey.Local authors John W. Brown and Amanda E. Doyle invite you to buckle up for this nonstop adventure ride around their home state. Special features such as seasonal and themed itineraries make planning a snap, so there should never be a reason for you or your family to say, "I have nothing to do!"

100 Things to Do in Missouri Before You Die (100 Things to Do Before You Die)

John W. Brown

Reference

Following the success of his Missouri Botanical Garden, English transplant and enthusiastic philanthropist Henry Shaw turned his attention in the late 1860s to creating the first large park in St. Louis, a Victorian showplace full of verdant trees, shading pavilions, and music and cultural amenities. Above all, Tower Grove Park was “not created for the benefit of any particular class, but for the enjoyment of all classes―for the use of the city population in the aggregate.” Such a tranquil oasis served to uplift, refine, and refresh human beings whose lives were becoming increasingly mechanized, crowded, and complicated . . . and 150 years after its founding, Tower Grove Park continues to fill that role in the lives of St. Louisans and the rest of the region. Step into the past with this richly illustrated history of the park, including descriptions of the people and pavilions that created its unique architectural identity; appreciations of its lush tree canopy and vast biodiversity in the heart of an urban setting; and stories of the many individuals, groups, organizations, and events that have brought recreation and renewal within its acres. And follow along to the thoroughly modern uses and future plans that keep this park for all seasons more relevant now than ever, a necessity for the health, hope, and well-being of St. Louis.

Tower Grove Park: Common Ground and Grateful Shade Since 1872

Americas

Missouri Weird and Wonderful is a fast-paced, fact-filled collection of the most fascinating parts of life in our state, with a kid's-eye point of view. Learn the many wild nicknames of our famous native amphibian, get an appreciation for how radical Scott Joplin's ragtime music was in the early 1900s, and discover the entire branch of medicine that was born here. Sports, history, wildlife, food, inventions, architecture, natural wonders, and just plain fun come to vibrant life in these richly illustrated, full-color pages.Author Amanda E. Doyle and illustrator Dan Zettwoch scoured the state, from border to border, to find these nuggets for curious kids of all ages. Find out how much MO you know!

Missouri Weird and Wonderful

Dan Zettwoch

Locals know it, and newcomers learn it fast: we live in one of America's great cities. Beyond the obvious and outside your own daily routine, wouldn't it be great to have an insider's view into all the great neighborhoods around town? Finally, you can. With the arrival of "Finally! A Locally Produced Guidebook to St. Louis, By and For St. Louisans, Neighborhood By Neighborhood," you can get the skinny on exploring our town, from the Metro East to the urban core to daytrips worth the drive. Folks often say St. Louis is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own character (and characters!); let this be your handbook to the highlights and hidden treasures of them all. Our opinionated overview points out the best dining, dives, shopping and gawking, from just-so touches for the home to cool gifts for kids to the no-sign bars and restaurants no tourist would ever find. Tidbits of local lore are sprinkled throughout: want to see where a young Steve McQueen filmed one of his first breakout roles? Get contact caffeination from a district of coffee roasters? Partake of an absinthe cocktail, spiked milkshake or salt-therapy session? Catch a drag show? Eat cheap pizza? Finally, you've got an in-the-know best friend at your fingertips.

Finally, A Locally Produced Guidebook to St. Louis by and for St. Louisans, Neighborhood by Neighborhood

Reedy Pr

Take the children in your life on their own journey of discovery: tag along with Ella, her impatient little brother Jake, and their Grandpa as they explore the outside, inside, and very, very top of the Gateway Arch, on the Mississippi riverfront in St. Louis, Missouri. While Jake just wants to get to the top as fast as possible, Ella is intent on impressing Grandpa with everything she has learned about the landmark and its history. Together, the family discovers fascinating artifacts - a bison, a great grizzly bear, a tall statue of Thomas Jefferson - while Grandpa spins tales of his own memories, as a young man, of watching the Arch being built. More than just an architectural feat, the Arch embodies the history, culture, and spirit of westward expansion, exploration, and individual dignity. Don t worry, they finally make it to the top . . . and what Jake wants then will resonate with your own young explorers!

To the Top!: A Gateway Arch Story

Geography & Cultures

Revised and updated, this is an insider's guide to all the great neighborhoods around St. Louis. Discover the best places to eat, shop, drink and more. Sidebars touch on neighborhood history, pop-culture trivia and kid-friendly destinations abound.

Finally! a Locally Produced Guidebook to St. Louis by and for St. Louisans, Neighborhood by Neighborhood

with Kerri Bonasch

and Don Korte

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