St. Louis Summer Commandments You Must Follow

By Riverfront Times on Tue, May 23, 2023 at 2:03 pm

There are some things you just simply have to do during the summer in St. Louis. It's as if God demands it. Thou shalt definitely eat some Ted Drewes and see the Cardinals play, of course, but what else?

Here are all of the things you absolutely must do this summer if you don't want to slide into the next season full of regret.

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Flickr / R. Miller

Flickr / R. Miller

Thou shalt take a float trip.

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Thou shalt attend a big summer concert. Here are three can't-miss shows this summer.

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Ian Froeb

Thou shalt have Ted Drewes melt all over your hand.

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Sarah Lovett

Sarah Lovett

Thou shouldst go to the City Museum rooftop.

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COURTESY ST. LOUIS CITY SC

COURTESY ST. LOUIS CITY SC

Thou must watch Roman Bürki play for St. Louis CITY SC. One reason? He gave up millions to play for us. And that's just the start.

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Thou shalt get out of the city and go to the wineries. Check out the RFT's Guide to Visiting Missouri's Wineries to plan the perfect trip.

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Photo courtesy Flickr / Patrick Giblin.

Thou must see some fireworks over the Arch.

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Jaime Lees

Jaime Lees

Thou must eat on a patio.

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RFT File Photo

RFT File Photo

Thou must catch some summer arts, and this year's season is sure to sizzle.

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BRADEN MCMAKIN

BRADEN MCMAKIN

Thou willst visit a farmers’ market.

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Miguel Vicente Martínez / Flickr

Photo courtesy of Miguel Vicente Martínez / Flickr

Thou shalt complain about the humidity.

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Kathy Schrenk

Kathy Schrenk

Thou shalt hike a nearby trail. One hiker recounts taking on Missouri's creepiest trail — sort of.

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Mabel Suen

Mabel Suen

Thou shalt attend a backyard barbecue.

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Jennifer Silverberg

Jennifer Silverberg

Thou shalt sit around a firepit even though it’s hot as hell.

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Ken / Flickr

Photo via Ken / Flickr

Thou shalt dodge bullets like thine ass is in The Matrix.

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DOYLE MURPHY

DOYLE MURPHY

Thou shalt attend at least one Cardinals game.

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RFT file photo

RFT file photo

Thou shalt take thine bicycle out of the basement and use it only once.

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Monica Obradovic

Monica Obradovic

Thou shalt search all summer for a pool.

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RFT file photo

RFT file photo

Thou shalt take a road trip to a quirky small-town festival. Read about three great options here.

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Dmitri Jackson

Dmitri Jackson

Thou shalt sweat thine ass off at a summer festival for the delicious grub. Get a comprehensive festival list here.

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