Things To Do In the St. Louis Area When It's Hot AF Outside [PHOTOS]

You're hot. We're hot. It's hot. So what should we do? We've gathered some ways to cool down in the St. Louis…

By Riverfront Times Staff

Courtesy St. Louis Union Station.
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The Most Underrated Things In and About St. Louis

We’ve got a lot of great things in St. Louis that everyone already knows about like Forest Park, the Arch, great sports…

By Riverfront Times Staff

Theo Welling
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This Midtown St. Louis Condo Is a Modern Dream

St. Louis has more than its fair share of dreamy historic homes, which is great most of the time, but a cool…

By Jessica Rogen

Realtor.com
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Everything We Saw at Bigfoot Driver's Retirement Party

BIGFOOT, the world’s first monster truck, was born in North St. Louis County at the hands of Bob Chandler. Chandler is a…

By Reuben Hemmer

Reuben Hemmer
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Everyone We Saw at WerQfest Under the Big Top in St. Louis

WerQfest is dedicated to highlighting the Black queer, trans and non-binary community and the party had attendees showing off their best outfits…

By Jaime Lees

Braden McMakin
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This Historic St. Louis Home Is Just Steps From Lafayette Park

This house is already impressive but could be magnificent if someone with the right touch found it and put some love into…

By Jaime Lees

Realtor.com
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World Bird Sanctuary Releases Eaglet Raised by Murphy the Eagle

In March, Murphy — a 31-year-old bald eagle at the World Bird Sanctuary — caught the attention of the internet with a…

By Scout Hudson, Braden McMakin

Braden McMakin
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Everyone We Saw at America's Birthday Parade in Downtown St. Louis

A little heat outside never stopped any St. Louisan from hitting the streets, so you know that America's Birthday Parade downtown yesterday…

By Jaime Lees

Theo Welling
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4th of July Fireworks and Celebrations in the St. Louis Area in 2023

Fair St. Louis is great, but it isn’t the only 4th of July game in town. You can find fantastic fireworks and…

By Jaime Lees

Courtesy Fair St. Louis / Zach Dalin Photography
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A 100-Mile Canoe Trip Shows the Glory of the Mississippi River

The St. Louis canoeing company Big Muddy Adventures recently hosted a 100-mile row from Hannibal, Missouri, almost to Alton, Illinois. Matt Wyczalkowski,…

By Matt Wyczalkowski

Matt Wyczalkowski
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Watch Out for Guys With These St. Louis Red Flags

Dating in St. Louis can be so difficult. What if you meet a guy and you're into him but then you find…

By Riverfront Times

He has a Joy FM sticker on his car.
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This Historic Benton Park Home Is Filled with High Style Design

Built in 1890, this Benton Park home is filled with historic charm. The one bedroom, one and a half bathroom house is…

By Jaime Lees

Realtor.com
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Retro Mineral Springs Resort Near St. Louis for Sale

Located just a 45-minute drive from downtown St. Louis, the Original Springs Hotel is for sale and it’s begging for someone to…

By Jaime Lees

Dane Harris
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This St. Louis House Is Bonkers Patriotic

The listing page describes this Benton Park West home as “meticulously maintained” and, gosh darn it, that is obviously the truth. Somebody…

By Jaime Lees

Realtor.com
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The Best Walks for Exploring St. Louis

A recent New York Times article on great walks featured a route in St. Louis and reminded us of the beauty of…

By Monica Obradovic

RFT file photo
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Everyone We Saw at the Pride Parade in Downtown St. Louis

The PrideFest Grand Pride Parade happened in downtown St. Louis over the weekend, and just like Rob Thomas once said, it was…

By Jaime Lees

Theo Welling
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We Actually Found the Perfect Tower Grove South House

Tower Grove South has some of the best architecture in St. Louis. Houses from that neighborhood were built during a time when…

By Jaime Lees

Realtor.com
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Sneak a Peek at the Acro-Cats Before They Rock Out This Weekend

ME-WOW! The Acro-Cats have arrived in St. Louis. Led by Samantha Martin of Rock Cats Rescue Inc., the Acro-Cats promote bonding and…

By Reuben Hemmer

Reuben Hemmer
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Pride Night at Circus Flora Was a Rainbow-Filled Wonderland

Circus Flora hosted its Pride Night event after the main show performance of Undercover earlier this week. The Pride Night was organized…

By Jaime Lees

Braden McMakin
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Everyone We Saw at the 5th Annual South Side Bike Show

The Saddle Tramps MC brought the party once again for the 5th annual South Side Bike Show, this time in front of…

By Jaime Lees

Reuben Hemmer
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UFO House Lands on the Real Estate Market in Kansas City

Described as an “out of this world” home, the listing for this UFO-shaped Kansas City home really leans into the otherworldly vibe,…

By Jaime Lees

Realtor.com
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Take One Last Look Inside the Courtesy Diner, It’s For Sale

The Courtesy Diner on South Kingshighway has officially been listed for sale. Many St. Louisans were holding on to hopes that the…

By Jaime Lees

LOCATION. Commercial Real Estate
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15 Destination Restaurants Near St. Louis That You Need to Experience

You don't need to go far for a bit of vacation from the city. Sometimes, all it takes is a day trip…

By Riverfront Times Staff

Photo by Dreaming Tree Photography
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Opinions That Will Get You Canceled in St. Louis

We're all for free speech, but sometimes it's best just to keep your big trap shut. Sometimes running your mouth can only…

By Riverfront Times

Sarah Fenske
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These Vintage Postcards Show St. Louis Has Always Been Fine

St. Louis was a booming town during the early twentieth century. St. Louis was the fourth-largest city in the nation and home…

By Monica Obradovic

Missouri Historical Society
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A Long Weekend at the District Hotel, the Queer Capital of the Midwest

Since the 1970s, Oklahoma city has had a string of queer bars known as "The Strip" along 39th Street. Behind them was…

By Riverfront Times Staff

Sara Kay Johnson
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Michael Jordan’s Illinois Mansion Is a Palace Built for a GOAT

Michael Jordan’s Illinois mansion is 32,693 square feet of contemporary design. Built in 1995, the Highland Park home has 18 bedrooms, 19…

By Jaime Lees

John Eckert
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Magic Mini Golf Gets Sign, Finally Readies for July Opening

A long-planned new business from developer Joe Edwards is finally getting ready to open its doors. This morning, the sign for Magic…

By Sarah Fenske

The sign is installed at Magic Mini Golf almost five years after it was first announced.
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The Best Swimming Pools and Splash Pads in St. Louis

When the weather gets too dang hot, there is only one thing to do: get wet. Hiding out indoors or trying to…

By Riverfront Times Staff

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This 6-Bedroom Mid-Century Modern House in Kirkwood Is Perfect For a Large Family

Everybody loves St. Louis’ cute mid-century houses. The angled roof and open space please many sensibilities, but few people can cram their…

By Jaime Lees

Realtor.com
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25 Free Things to Do With Your Kids This Summer in St. Louis

School is out for summer... and parents are already going bonkers. If you're not sure what to do with your screaming, feral…

By Jaime Lees

Grant’s Farm (7385 Grant Road, 314-843-1700) grantsfarm.com Generations of guests have enjoyed the low-key, slow entertainment provided by Grant’s Farm. Here, it’s not all lights and sounds and screens dazzling your kid into compliance. Instead, it’s about fresh air and nature and exploring. Kids will love meeting the animals in the petting zoo and parents will love the free beer tasting in the Bauernhof Courtyard. While Grant’s Farm is entirely free to enter, parking and guided tours will cost you. Get dropped off and do your own exploring, and you won’t have to pay a penny.
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This Cool Tower Grove South House Has a Huge Deck, a Pond and the Basement of Your Dreams

This five-bedroom, three-bathroom house is a dream in Tower Grove South. The lions out front add a touch of drama and keep…

By Jaime Lees

Realtor.com
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