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OMG in the CWE: Best of the Central West End Food + History Tour

3 hours

Moderate

Enjoy a delicious walk through the hidden gems of St. Louis' beautiful CWE with a local storyteller + foodie.
Join a lifelong St. Louisan, foodie + storyteller on this leisurely two-mile walk through St. Louis' fabulous Central West End while nibbling some of the best flavors from hidden gems around St. Louis' most chic and popular neighborhood.

On this tour, you'll hear the good, bad, and ugly* history that created the city you see today, while sampling 5-6 "OMG!" nibbles + all the Dad jokes you can stomach at no extra charge.

Located at the eastern edge of Forest Park and just 5 minutes from Downtown, the Central West End ("CWE") is the most vibrant of St. Louis's 79 neighborhoods and the only one listed among the "Great Places of America".

In the late 19th century, the CWE was the epicenter of Gilded Age wealth in America's fourth largest city and de facto capital of America's westward expansion - culminating in a World's Fair in 1904 that we still won't shut up about.

*TRIGGER WARNING: historical events regarding race and social justice are covered.
What's included?
  • Food & drinks
We'll stop for 5-6 local nibbles.
Bottled water
Exclusions
    Please note
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Animals or pets allowed
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Should be able to walk a level 2-mile course along public sidewalks on a St. Louis afternoon.
    What to bring

      Bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather including umbrella/poncho when appropriate.