We tried Ted Drewes in our second Missouri vlog, as well as explored castle ruins and springs: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9JkYMac2s2qpHk.html NOTE: We got approval from the Gateway Arch to film this video and share it (with ads) without obtaining a commercial filming permit. Safety is our #1 priority and we want to stress that this adventure, and all future adventures, will be done responsibly and with the health of others in mind. Here are the steps we are taking everyday, including in these videos: 😷Masks and face coverings. We wear these anytime we are near others outside and especially indoors. If we don’t have a mask on in a video, it’s 99% because there was no one around. ⏰ Exploring early. We normally start at sunrise anyway because of less crowds, but especially so with COVID. We have been starting our days before sunlight so we can limit our interactions. 🧼 Washing and sanitizing our hands, especially after touching anything outside of the van. 🚐 Being in the van 95% of the time when we’re not filming. The adventures we share are a small sliver of our lives. We are staying in the van all day everyday when working and the only time we leave is to do laundry, get gas, or go to the store. 6️⃣ Keeping our distance. We are trying to stay at least 6 ft from others, which truthfully isn’t always possible (and then we make sure we cover our face).

Thanks for portraying St Louis in a positive light...Luv your channel

I've always said that St. Louis is one of the most UNDERrated cities that there is. So much to see and do, and so much of it is FREE! I love this city!

thanks, guys for visiting St. Louis it is my hometown and where I still call home I love it here

Glad you enjoyed your way too short of visit to the town I have lived all my 62 yrs.. Next time plan on at least a week or more in STL and surrounding area. The zoo is the only free zoo in the nation and the Muny Opera has multiple rows of free bleachers at the top ! Great floating streams and camping in SW Mo.. The list goes on and on. I have only went on a few vacations outside of Missouri because I haven't seen all the great beauty in my home state. Another STL area food is BBQ Pork Steaks ! We cut whole pork shoulder into steaks cook them low n slow for a few hrs. Then lather them in great sauce ! 1st time viewer and gonna hit the subscribe button !

I was there in 1963 when they put the final section of the Arch in, magnificent view. Toasted ravioli was one thing I missed when I left St. Louis and explored the world for 20 yrs in the Navy. Now I'm in KC and I do like our BBQ here using St. Louis cut of ribs of course.

Yes my city!! I love St. Louis. Pappy's Smokehouse is amazing, and I love toasted ravioli but I've never had it from Mama Toscano's!! I will definitely have to check that place out! I'm glad you guys enjoyed your time in STL!

So many great shots of the Arch! Surprised to learn that the Arch was a National Park. After watching this episode, you guys did such a great job highlighting it. Now we know why it's a National Park. Very cool!

I've seen KZfaqrs show us the Arch, but, until now, I always wondered how people traveled through it. Now I know! Thanks!

100% agree with talking to rangers at National Parks, I've learnt so much from them and they're so lovely and knowledgeable! Eiffel Tower might be taller but the lift up is boring in comparison to the tram you guys went up. I had no idea that was inside it and I had no idea it was a National Park rather than a monument. Love that you guys were able to get permission to film at the National Park without needing the commercial filming permit. 👍❤️

I was a young girl when they built the Arch. We watched updates on the news every evening and saw how hard it was and they had to be so precise! No one got injured either

All these comments from people from St. Louis area and no mention of Sugarfire?! A must try!

I took a Greyhound near the Arch at Night. It was still a sight to see... I wish I had taken better pictures..

We lived in St. Louis for a few years when I was in Grad school. Many miles of running around Forest Park. Ted Drew's is great, Mr.Wizards and Fritzs were another couple custard shops around the area. Pointers Pizza, Shamus McDaniels. Mom's Deli. The list goes on and on. I'm salivating as I type this. You could spend a month there and have so much to try. We hope to go back for a food vacation someday. All so good and I miss having toasted ravioli on a regular basis. Yum.

Love this vlog of my hometown and how beautifully you have captured it, especially in the fall. Two places I would highly recommend: Salt 'n Smoke (bbq), Union Loafers, Patisserie Chouquette (across the street from Union Loafers) for baked goods and Ted Drewes for frozen custard. Safe travels!

Glad that you enjoyed the city. Much to see there!

Glad that you all were able to go up in the Arch. It was closed when we visited in 2018. We did tour the courthouse as it was a temporary visitor center & really enjoyed it. Safe travels

Love your videos! Excited to see you were in my hometown. Agree with other comments about City Museum being a must see. An indescribable, whimsical playground for all ages!

We are so thrilled to see you guys enjoy your day in our town! You must visit again and see all the wonderful free things we have to offer...Zoo, Museums, Gardens, etc. Also, there are many more goodies for you to eat!

PAPPY'S ROCKS!! If you come back, just 20-miles east in Collinsville, IL you might think about a visit to Kruta's Bakery. They've been baking since 1919. Best donuts I've ever had. Also, The Hill is where Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola are from - baseball runs DEEP in St.Louis. Thanks for posting!!

So excited to go to St. Louis! Most likely will go there next year!

Awesome vlog guys!!! I had so much fun! I’ve been to the Arch several times and it’s always a blast! You’ve introduced me to some new places in the area that I need to visit though! The park looked beautiful! Oh and the food!!!!....that looked so delicious and your excitement was evident! You’re my favorites!!! 😍🤗👍🙏

This was such an awesome Vlog! All the scenery was outstanding! Ooooo and that food and ice cream were very drool worthy 😋🤤! Such a FUN day!

OMG, when I went through St Louis this past September, I stopped at Mama Toscano’s and got some toasted raviolis. I didn’t remember that you went to this place also. I was looking for an original Italian place and just picked that one. It was so good.

I just visited St. Louis last week and the view in the arch is very pretty!!

Ice cream and the st. LOUIS ARCH! can you get any better? Great video!

Just found you from my recommended videos, I live in St.Louis, and mostly watched to see how the Arch is dealing with COVID (those tiny pods, the small space at the top), honestly like you said this might actually be the time to go - it gets CROWDED in normal times and you literally touch knees with your pod mates (travel in groups of 5!). Glad you highlighted Forest Park too. This is the first of your videos I've watched but it won't be the last.

The Arch was really cool, pretty amazing trams! Congratulations on getting those pints of ice cream in the freezer! You had gorgeous weather and some beautiful fall colors!

Enjoyed your video of Saint Louis- lived there and love it! My home is Texas but I am a Cardinals fan for life. Look forward to seeing more vlogs by y'all.

Salt 'n Smoke is awesome. Their mac 'n cheese is an experience all its own. Cannot pass up the opportunity for some Ted Drew's frozen custard. A St. Louis staple and best ice cream experience you will ever have. I recommend one of their concrete. Toasted ravioli are little pillows of love.

I agree, Rangers' information is always awesome! I didn't realize the Arch was a National Park. Great video! Thank you!

I’ve always wondered how the elevator worked in that Arch! Thank you for sharing; very cool! I seriously want some of that ice cream right now!! Yum!!

You were lucky to get the pod. I was packed in with strangers. It was cool to be able see into the stadium as a baseball game was happening at the time. Safe travels Adam and Kathryn

I love St. Louis! You must visit the Missouri Botanical Garden and the City Museum ( an incredible, hands on, exploration adventure) on your next time through the city. Finish your visit with a scoop of Ted Drewes frozen 🥶 custard!!!

What an awesome day! Thanks for taking us along! Wish I could try the toasted ravioli and ice cream. Definitely missing out.

Great video! I haven't been to the Arch since they built the new museum. Definitely made me want to take a trip downtown! Glad you had a good time in my city! I really enjoyed your video!! Safe travels! I hope you have many more happy adventures!

Thank you for sharing the Arch. I have always wondered what it was like, now I know. I would love to visit.

Super cool! We just moved here last year and we love it! So glad you visited and the video!

I didn't know The Arch was a national park, so cool! Those capsules looked awesome. Great video!

I so enjoyed your video! St. Louis is home for me, and although I've been away for 30 years, I visit often, and plan to move back. Great city, so much to see! (and eat) And friendly people, too.

Great video! I stayed in St Louis for a few years and your vid brought back such sweet memories! Keep them coming!!! (:

So glad you guys did this trip! We were JUST two hours North from Saint Louis in Hannibal, MS last weekend and we really considered going south. I'm glad we waited now! :)

Yes! I love finding positive videos of my home town. Clementine's is THE best and I am a former Ted Drewes obsessed lady. The salted crack caramel is my absolute favorites.

I was impressed by your short stay in St. Louis and have lived here all my 68 years remembering well when the Arch was built. I had not been down to the Arch in many years until the summer of 2019 to see the new Arch park grounds after years of expansion and renovation were completed. I was also impressed and liked the video you showed of the impressive St. Louis history museum beneath it showing city history back to the days of the French and Indians. Simply including a visit of Forest Park that houses its large free zoo was great choice as simply seeing the park itself is well worth a visit. There are other museums there but seeing Forest park for walking or biking is a highlight as well. Your food selection was impressive and I see you already visited Ted Drewes for custard in a later trip. If you like thin pizza I recommend Imos pizza but you must be a thin pizza lover. Pappys has actually not been around all that long and I was practically its first customer since I worked near its location for 40 years and once eating at another restaurant next door noticed the new Pappys restuarant that just opened and with nobody around tried it out. Pappys has been a great addition in St. Louis. You sure researched St. Louis well. Others may suggest the City museum and the Union Station grounds that have recently been expanded with the giant ferris wheel and aquarium but just seeing the inside hotel with its architecture and light show are impressive. It no longer handles AMTRAK rail traffic but the small AMTRAK station is a nearby walk. Baseball fans will enjoy the Cardinals hall of fame museum that is like a mini Cooperstown located in Ballpark Village alongside the stadium. I really enjoyed your viedo and you researched STL well before coming.

You guys do so great with the filming and editing and narrating! It’s so much harder than it looks! Thanks for the tour! Never been there. Really enjoy your videos!

You caught the Gateway Arch at a golden hour! Our first baseball road trip was in St. Louis...and we LOVED it. Great memories there. They were working on the museum, I believe, when we went there a few years ago - a dad & a 22-month old. The kid was scared by the tram - and awed by the view, especially seeing Busch Stadium where we'd be later that day. The tram DOES feel like Star Wars. You walked among the centerpiece of an Olympic Games at Forest Park - 1904 Games were there! Cannot wait to get back there, especially the Hill district. Gotta try that place you went to. Next time you go, try Mama's on the Hill - doesn't specialize in ravioli, but it's fantastic there, too. But the chicken spedini...last meal-quality amazing. And you each had a foodie-heaven eye bug reaction! A with the ribs, K with the ice cream. Gotta ask: Are the ribs you had >, = or < Texas brisket?

Another great video! The arch would be great as either a park or monument. Besides, many of the monuments are way cooler than the often crowded parks. Thanks for sharing another great day!

My daughter heard y'all the Gateway Arch and came running and jumped on my lap to watch LOL. Great vlog of the arch and St. Louis. The raviolis had my mouth watering so I'm gonna have to get some of those someday :) Thanks for sharing and much love

So fun! I did have to sit in the lift with strangers and it was awkward as you’d think. On your next trip there you have to check out City Museum. It’s basically a huge warehouse turned into one big playground that uses repurposed pieces of old cities to build miles of tunnels, secret passages, bridges, and tons of other crazy cool stuff. Never seen anything like it, it was my favorite part of St. Louis.

You sure had a gorgeous day for your visit. I'm glad you like our City!

We have the BEST ice cream in St Louis! Welcome to the city! Happy you got to explore our "hood". We were at the Grand Opening of the GANP as a member of the press. They also have the Old Courthouse Museum. Gotta eat at PAPPY'S! We love Forest Park too! We have a whole series on the free things to do there. You got great food. We haven't eaten sexy ice cream yet. We were having an outdoor adventure about 3 hours from STL while you were there. Thanks for coming and showing off our city!

well done. Arch is an interesting and different National Park..it is underrated by many. I was able to ride to top and see city light up at sunset.

Love the video and boy those ribs look yummy! We've always wanted to go up the monument too!!!

You guys make the best entertaining vlogs ever. I'm gaining weight just watching you guys, good thing you're staying active, those ribs and Italian food aren't on weight watchers menu's. lol "Happy Birthday", Adam! Stay Healthy and safe.

I’m from STL and we have some amazing food! Our Chinese food is like no other. Not healthy at all but delicious and unique. The people make the best soul food (not so much restaurants) because many AAs migrated from the south. Ted Drews has amazing custard, and we have great Mexican food as well. We have a lot to offer culturally.

I rode the tram up in the 90's. And pre covid, they'd cram us in there, and it was too many people in a tight space. Of course, you would discuss that after I typed it, LOL. Your shots looking straight up from the bottom are great.

Great video. Enjoyed it, keep up the good work 👏👏👏

I love watching your videos and you happen to be in my home state - Missouri. I'm in southwest Missouri in the beautiful Ozarks. Enjoy!

Each time l watch your channel, I come away hungry!!! Great video!😷🍁

Excellent 😊. As usual, great video to watch. The arch looks great.

Thanks for visiting my hometown. I’ve been following you for sometime! Hope you enjoyed

Wow I never knew you could go inside the Arch how fabulous was that ! A little scary but would have to be done 👍I think the ice cream will be gone by the end of the week 😁

Hi Guys, I was in St. Louis with friends in 2011 after visiting Chicago. The top of the Arch was awesome, as well as great Ribs We did not eat at pappys because they ran out of ribs when we got there

Wow! This trip brought back memories! Took a couple of our kids to Orlando back in 2000? Anyway, stopped off in St. Louis and took the tram up into the Arch. What a treat but would not recommend it to people who might be claustrophobic! I was with Adam and his observation that looking straight down sometimes makes him nervous.......I don't do heights but I was able to look out and look down...weird! That was all before it became a state park but the museum was very nice! I'm sure it's all changed now. Haven't ever tried the fried ravioli and I don't normally like pasta all that much but you certainly made it look good! Will have to try that AND the ribs if we ever get back there! Thanks for the wonderful tips, oh! The ice cream too, need to try that! : )

The Jewel Box is an institution, my parents wedding pics were taken there. The St Louis Zoo is one of the best in the WORLD!!! And FREE!!!!

Another barbecue place we like is called Sugar Bakers. St Louis also has a pizza place that is mostly located in the upper Midwest called Happy Joe’s. They have the best taco pizza.

Love St. Louis‼️ Glad you went to The Hill to eat. It is such a neat area. We ate at Zia’s on The Hill. You might try Ted Drewes Frozen Custard next time. It’s a STL landmark. Thanks for the info on Pappy’s BBQ too. Safe travels.

I went up the arch about 10 years ago, I remember the pod like thing you go up in and saying it was like the Austin Powers movie. You got great views at the top, especially with the shadow!

LOVED that you basically got VIP treatment at the arch and that lighting couldn't have been any more perfect!! We really loved this episode! :)

Hello Adventurers😊😊, you really explored all that Gateway Arch National Park has to offer. It's been years since I was there and at that time it was a National Monument. Really so cool to explore the local eateries in St Louis! If you have a chance I would drive the 4 hours to Kansas City and check out Arthur Bryant's BBQ! Great video👍👍👍!

Love your video, i live in Chicago , i have been up in The Gateway Arch, the view is beautiful, i have a beautiful Model of The Gateway Arch that glows in the dark.

Great shots! I didn’t even know you can actually get inside the arch.

You guys need to try: -Schflays Brewery for their bread that is deep fried in beer. -Ted drews for frozen custard ice cream. -Imos for provel pizza (the ground beef on pizza is yummy) Also you guys should check out to see: -Castlewood park -Lone elk park/world bird sanctuary -st.louis zoo -city museums -butterfly house -lemp mansion (try ghost tours)

Other places to try that are not mentioned, The Brewery and Grant's Farm. There is also the Art and History museums. If there on a Saturday, go to Soulard Farmers Market. If you have children, The Magic House and Museum of Transport. Great pictures of Forest Park on a beautiful fall day.

My wife and I went to St Louis about 4 years ago and had a great time. Also went to Pappy’s Smokehouse and it was delicious. Unfortunately, we missed out on the toasted ravioli. You both did a great job ⭐️ putting this vlog together. We have lived in Boise for 2 years now and can’t believe we have missed out on Stil ice cream 😮

Wow! The Gateway Arch is huge! So cool that you can go up to the top of it 😀

I love Beast BBQ right over the river in Illinois. Also toasted ravs are the best...so glad you guys liked them. If you come back you should check out the zoo... it's one of the best in the country and it's free!!! I live in STL and was so happy to see you guys stop by. You picked some great places to visit.

Nice vid. The Show Me is our old home state, lol. We lived SW of there on I44. Town called Joplin. But, the Arch is beautiful, the Mississippi river. Seen a couple of cardinal games. The food is fantastic. We wanted to grab the ribs off the screen, lol. be safe S/T

Great video! You have to go to the City Museum next time! I guarantee you've never seen anything like it. It's like if Tim Burton designed an indoor playground in an entire building using random movie props while on acid. But crazier and cooler. The Zoo, Science Center, and Botanical Garden are also awesome (the zoo and science center are free!). The Anheuser Busch tour is also pretty cool. I saw you got Ted Drewes and ate it the next day. At least you didn't buy it from the store, but nothing compares to eating it fresh. Definitely worth a 2nd try.

Bogarts in soulard for ribs. It’s a very similar smokehouse to the pappy’s (shared lineage in the smoker-crews) but their Apricot glazed ribs alone are worth the trip.

Honestly, this might be the best *insert food here* Haha. You are the best !

Awesome video thanks for sharing 👍

When I watch your videos I save abunch of the locations to my Google "want to go list" and it's so sad when y'all go to good looking food places, I look them up, and they've been permanently closed! Lol First Invocation coffee in Amarillo (Yellow city tacos were the BOMB though) and now the ravioli place! Can't wait to make it to the Alaska vlogs. I love Alaska

Good job. Well put together.

I went with my high school many moons ago and the way up felt like a washing machine inside. Now I want to go back. Moving to Missouri this month near Springfield

I was catching up quite nicely with your videos but I take one small break from KZfaq and go on vacation and now I am even further behind by at least 10-15 videos. Looks like you two have been busy. Can’t wait to check the newer stuff out when I get to it. But that has nothing to do with this video. Great job presenting St. Louis and those food choices looked delicious. I think St. Louis may get overlooked but it really does have a lot to offer. As always, you two shed a positive light on places and find awesome experiences and eats. We spent a few days there back in 2019 and had a really great time. We did the Arch, Grant’s home, and the zoo. Kids loved going up to the top of the Arch in those space pods. Really nice zoo as well and I am not much of a zoo-person. Only thing I wish we hit was the City Museum but just didn’t have time.

My Dad was an electrician and worked on the Arch when it was being built. I was glad you showed, briefly, the stairs that go up to the top. He spent a lot of time on those stairs wiring all the lights (that was the part he did). You mentioned Provel cheese, next time you will have to try some St. Louis style pizza. Imos is the one everyone has heard of, and it's OK. But the small local places usually do a better job.

So glad you enjoyed our city. The Lou has so many great places you need a few more days. Next time check out the City Museum, Missouri Botanical Garden, the Zoo and Ted Drew's Ice cream to name a few.

I'm turning the news off and watching your videos of where I am planning on going this summer. Thanks for hints and distractions.

“Sexy ice cream” is a new one for us lol. You know, the ice cream place near us has that ooey gooey butter cake ice cream too... just saying 😝. We lived in Illinois for years and loved St Louis - didn’t know the Arch was now a National Park, that’s so cool! The view from the top is so cool, glad you guys got to experience it all. Stay safe friends! ♥️ Aaron & Nicole.

thank you for coming to our hometown. means the world to me.

Oh man I feel like I would be claustrophobic in the pods!! Still cool thanks for sharing!

The little thing to get to the top of the arch reminds me of the bathyspheres from Bioshock 🤣

Gosh there is so much more in Saint Louis.. you guys should definitely come back to check it out

Dallie's Smokehouse has amazing ribs. It's part of the Pappy's family of restaurants but I like these the best of them all.

I would recommend Sugar Fire, Fitz's Root Beer, the world famous Ted Drew's on R 66 and Imos Pizza. St Louis Zoo, Forest Park and then Science center.

Awesome video. St. Louis is a great city, although I'm a Chicago guy myself. The Gateway Arch is an amazing structure. Although if you think the view from the Arch is amazing, you should see the view from the Sears Tower, especially at night. If you're ever in Illinois, besides Chicago you should definitely check out Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. Just subbed.

All my life in St. Louis. For ice cream fans, try Ted Drewes frozen custard as well. Vitale's is excellent for real Italian cookies. The Anheuser Bush brewery tour (with free tasting afterwards) 🍺. If you like soda, then Fitz's bottling is a great place to grab lunch... Excellent craft sodas and good food. Happy you visited St. Louis and liked everything. 😊

Good choice-Clementine’s is definitely the best in STL (Sorry Ted Drewes). Next time you come make sure you try Salt & Smoke for barbecue and Taco Buddha for tacos! Mission taco is overhyped. Also, if you like coffee, Blueprint is really good.

Great job,very accurate.