Best Museums in Hazelwood

"Saint Louis Science Center is a learning and activity centre with over 750 unique exhibits to entertain, inspire, and enlighten you about the natural wonders and science. The highlight of this science centre is the James S. McDonnell Planetarium where the star projector in the 24 meter dome will let you view the celestial objects in the night sky. With your kids, you can catch an enthralling mo...Read more"

"Since its 1910 founding, the Zoo has been renowned for its beautiful naturalistic exhibits, its diverse collection of animals and its innovative approaches to animal management, wildlife conservation, research and education. The Zoo’s Education Department staff—the largest among the nation’s zoos—offers programs designed to help visitors of all ages and abilities learn through experience, involvement and discovery. Of the three million visitors hosted annually by the Saint Louis Zoo, approximately 1.7 million visitors interacted with an Educational Interpreter, Zoo Docent or Zookeeper who provided educational experiences and information."

"Free to all, the St. Louis Art Museum not only offers a world-class exploration of the world of creative art, but it's one of the best free family activities in the state. The museum features a variety of rotating collections spanning more than five millennia of human creation from six continents and nearly every known society. General admission is free every day, while access to special exhibits is free on Fridays."

"I’m not a huge fan of art museums, but this one is pretty cool, even for me!. It’s quite the size with 3 levels that hold over 30,000 pieces of art from all over the world!. You’ll walk through many different eras of art with each one holding something different."

"Last but not least, there's Missouri History Museum, a Forest Park favorite with four stars out of 98 reviews. Stop by 5700 Lindell Blvd. to hit up the landmarks, historical building and museum next time the urge strikes. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor."

"Visit this museum for a look at the history of the metro-St. Louis region and its place in Missouri’s development. Offering free admission, ongoing exhibits include the 1904 World’s Fair, World War I, and iconic photographs."

"Tree House restaurant is a unique vegetarian and vegan restaurant. Creative dishes, such as the Banh Xeo (a rice flour and coconut milk crepe stuffed with wild mushrooms, mung bean sprouts, and charred onions), Chorizo Tamale, Seitan Katsu, or Wild Mushroom Stuffed Ravioli will impress even carnivores. Chef and owner Bay Tran first introduced St. Louis to her sustainable, innovative culinary offerings when she opened Tree House in 2013."

"Tree House Restaurant is located on a wonderfully diverse strip of eateries on South Grand Avenue. Specializing in vegetarian and vegan cuisine, the restaurant offers an amazing brunch menu that caters to specific diets, but offers such creative food that even the most carnivorous of diets will leave satisfied. Specialties include vegan donuts of the week, pancakes, a black bean slinger and truly incredible biscuits and gravy."

"Carryout: Yes | Curbside pickup: Yes | Delivery: Yes (UberEats). The Pat Connolly Tavern, 6400 Oakland Ave., Dogtown, St. Louis, Missouri, 314.647.7287, patconnollytavern.com. Photo courtesy of The Pat Connolly Tavern"

"One of St. Louis’ most reputable spots for a beloved Vietnamese staple opened a South City counterpart last summer. Pho Long’s second location debuted in August 2018, serving up homestyle Vietnamese cuisine. From the Indochine-style menu, choose from signature pho beef bowls, chicken soup noodle bowls, vegetarian options, rice platters and pho kho, or dry noodles with fix-ins."

"This restaurant serves flavorful and reasonably priced Vietnamese pho. To meet the demands of their customers, they have to be ready with a huge stock of pho. The restaurant’s signature dish is prepared as per the 70-year-old family secret recipe."

"Since they moved the Arch’s front door closer to downtown and demolished the north parking garage, you now walk by one of THE best spots to grab a family photo of the Gateway Arch: the Luther Ely Smith Square. (Unless you parked on the levee, but that’s another story.). Because it’s mislabeled as a “park” in Google Maps, you probably thought this little scrap of green space was local city park, especially when it was hemmed in by streets on all four sides."

"The undisputed icon of St. Louis is the Gateway Arch, standing a whopping 192 meters high on the Missouri edge of the Mississippi River banks. Built during the early 60s, the great monument hails in as the largest archway on the planet, and certainly one of the most awesome architectural come engineering feats in the United States. It’s intended to pay homage to the frontiersmen and women who adventured out westwards to discover the Great Plains, the Rockies and eventually California, while other commentators have pointed out how the ambitious design mimics the fearless American spirit and the go-getter attitude of the Midwest."

"Every quiz has one question that is a true “gimme” and this is the one. By law, it’s the tallest structure in St. Louis and defines the skyline as one of the nation’s most-recognized landmarks. Designed by architect Eero Saarinen, this National Park Service-operated attraction is a monument to President Thomas Jefferson and his vision of a United States that stretched across the continent."

"Don’t miss a visit to the world’s largest arch, located steps from the hotel. Reaching 630 feet, the Gateway Arch is the tallest man-made monument in the West, with a unique observation deck accessible by internal tram."