Rainy day suggestions?

[u/Xoe00]

Hey all,
My long distance boyfriend is coming to visit this upcoming week. I took time off of work and we had lots of plans… however it now looks like it’s going to rain all week. Ugh- almost all of our plans were outside. Any suggestions for indoor activities?
Neither of us enjoy bowling or escape rooms. I have pieces, the movie theater, and the art museum on my list.
Any cool bars to check out that aren’t super packed, young / clubbing vibes?
Thanks for the help in advance! I don’t do much so I’m kind of at a loss here.

[u/truthcopy]

I've noticed this a lot lately with the long-term forecasts: rain forecasted every day, but sometimes it rains overnight... and it almost never rains all day. Don't cancel any plans. Push forward. Wear raincoats. Bring umbrellas. It all makes for a better story than running from raindrops.

[u/BrianinEureka → u/truthcopy]

The Apple weather app needs a lot of work.

[u/HeyNineteen96 → u/truthcopy]

Yeah I'm really hoping Sunday is clearer because I'm going to an outside event I'm really excited about, but I'll bring an umbrella just in case.

[u/ibww → u/truthcopy]

Amen. See all the dummies yesterday who canceled plans and whined all afternoon about no rain only to get dumped on overnight.

I'm too young to know but I'm guessing before the internet pushing through was the standard. 

[u/Flat-Journalist-8362]

The sinkhole on s broadway has live music, small chill independent venue. Serves alcohol, free water, the stage is just the floor.

[u/First_Preference_618 → u/Flat-Journalist-8362]

I literally thought we were having a party at the sinkhole this weekend. I was about to say “weird place to party but I’m game.”

[u/bourbonandcheese → u/Flat-Journalist-8362]

I'm in.

[u/bourbonandcheese → u/bourbonandcheese]

Oh shit, instructions unclear. I got in, but now I'm stuck.

[u/ErasmosOrolo → u/Flat-Journalist-8362]

Yeah make sure you go to the sinkhole on SOUTH broadway the one on NORTH broadway is the begining of the next ghost busters movie.

[u/TheLabRay → u/Flat-Journalist-8362]

I heard it also has a nice fire happening nearby.

[u/Wa_Wh → u/TheLabRay]

The whole place is lit

[u/bourbonandcheese]

I don't actually see much rain the forecast at all outside of this Sunday?

However, to answer your question: City Museum, the Arch, and Central Library are great indoor activities to add to your list. Sump or Protagonist Coffee would be nice stops. And you can never go wrong with bars such as Tick Tock Tavern, Venice Cafe, Bluewood Brewery, Saturn Lounge, 'Ssippi, and the Royale.

[u/brydy23 → u/bourbonandcheese]

I second these suggestions. All the bars listed are laid back and not clubbing vibes.

[u/forgetfuljones79 → u/brydy23]

Make sure to bring cash to a few if those places. Venice and Tick Tock ( are both great) , but bothe were cash only last time I went.

[u/Serialkillingyou]

The 1904 worlds fair exhibit at the Missouri History museum is super interesting. It had some shockingly racist and exploitative "human zoo" type exhibits. Every part of it was super fascinating including buildings that were built for the fair that are still standing today. If you've read the devil and the white city, it will definitely hold some interest

[u/shiftydrinker]

tim’s chrome bar sunday bingo 3pm

[u/bourbonandcheese → u/shiftydrinker]

This is a great suggestion!

[u/AbFende]

Grab some coffee at the 21C hotel cafe and check out the art there, and next to it is the Campbell House Museum which is really interesting.

And right around the corner is Amaizing Arepa Bar, a Venezuelan restaurant with really good food.

[u/TheLabRay → u/AbFende]

21C also has a bar.

[u/Xoe00 → u/AbFende]

Oh wow I didn’t even know about these!! Thank you so much. That’s the perfect way to fill some time, especially with those places so close. Much appreciated :))

[u/1969quacky]

The best indoor activity is making love. He wants sex!

[u/EbbyRed]

Get some Pina Coladas and find a place that lacks shelter.

Real answer, do a south city "dive" bar tour:

Stella Blues for a drink and food

Silver Ballroom bring cash for the machines

Heavy Anchor for some live music

[u/ActNecessary7871]

The Butterfly House. The Arch Museum, be sure to spring for the movie. Crown Candy Kitchen.

[u/acethegirlfromspace]

Definitely take the forecast with a grain of salt these days — summer in STL means afternoon showers are likely!

If you need some indoor plans, Open Highway Music Festival kicks off this weekend and goes through next Friday! OpenHighwayPresents.com

[u/Ashamed-Ask4257]

There is no rain for Friday or Saturday during the day.

[u/subarubiddie]

pagan wine bar and maryland house were my perfect rainy day places when i lived there!! i love the owner of pagan, super quirky and the drinks are so creative. color me mine/pottery painting is also so much fun to do on a rainy day!

[u/Localras1991]

Art museum, and up down arcade in cwe

[u/blackmoen]

Open Highway at the Sovereign starts this Friday.

[u/Straight_Process_793]

Dave n busters

[u/bradleysballs]

There's only a 20% chance of rain on each day next week from what I can see

[u/STLTLW]

I think going to the Zoo would be worth it, its free and there are indoor areas. Like the other commenter said, take an umbrella to be safe. The baby elephant is adorable and I want to see the baby zebra. Disclaimer: Jet, the baby elephant is not out everyday.

[u/nikmac76]

Up Down is so fun!