Trip to St. Louis
by kj8789 on 1/19/15Scottrade Center - St LouisRating: 5 out of 5Went to St. Louis to watch the Blues play the Wings and Leafs. Wings game would have been better if the Blues won (lost with 2 seconds left in OT). Two nights later the Blues shutout the Leafs. Yay! Stayed at the Doubletree by Hilton at Union Station. Gorgeous hotel! You have to see the light show that occurs hourly on the ceiling of the Grand Lobby every night. Unreal! Hit 3 spots to eat in the 4 days we were there. Joe Bucks - great food, a tad pricey, but we were full when we left. Definitely would go back again. Maggie O'Brien's was right next to the hotel so we went twice. Smoked wings are to die for! Drink specials and really good food with big portions. Limited menu on Blues game day because the place gets PACKED 1-2 hours before the game. Watched the Packers choke at Ballpark Village. The place is huge with tons of seating in the main section, 5-6 more restaurants in the complex and live broadcasting by Fox Sports Midwest. You have to experience Ballpark Village when you're in St. Louis. There isn't a lot to do right downtown unless you plan on walking, so pack your runners, or rent a car. Also, you can't visit St. Louis without going up the Jefferson Memorial Arch. Fabulous views in all directions got us some really nice pictures. Lastly, EVERYONE in St. Louis that we saw or walked past or spoke to, was REALLY friendly. Can't wait to go back!


