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CITY GUIDE
The Shaved Duck Smokehouse
Famous for their award-winning ribs by chef / pitmaster Ally Nisbet . Sister restaurant to The Scottish Arms .
2900 Virginia Avenue 314.776.1407

Central West End | Forest Park

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Developed in the 1800s for The 1904 World ’ s Fair , this area encompasses historic houses , great restaurants , and Left Bank Books . It is next to Washington University Medical
Campus and St . Louis Children ’ s Hospital across from Forest Park .
Forest Park , designed by Kern and Julius Pitzman , is 1,300 acres and larger than Central Park . It includes the Saint Louis Art Museum ( photo below ) and Grand Basin and the St . Louis Zoo , which is hands-down the best zoo you will ever visit , with an amazing train that young and old adore ! It is free and is a global force in saving endangered species . The Muny is the oldest outdoor theater in America . It is only open during the summer and is truly magical . The productions are first-rate , and you will never want to go inside to watch a show again ! Head to the Steinberg Skating Rink during the winter or play golf at Forest Park Golf Course in the summer .
Photo : Saint Louis Art Museum
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