The St. Louis skyline features CITYPARK, Union Station and the Gateway Arch.

Alpha Kappa Alpha

St. Louis is excited to host the Alpha Kappa Alpha - 2025 Central Regional Conference April 3-6, 2025

Let this site be your guide to the best restaurants, shopping, entertainment and attractions the gateway city has to offer.

St. Louis is full of unique attractions, exceptional music, arts, and cultural institutions, and enough stores and specialty shops to keep any shopper happy. Visit St. Louis Union Station to check out the St. Louis Aquarium and St. Louis Wheel along with a variety of other exciting dining and entertainment options. Experience Forest Park, home to world-class attractions like the Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis Science Center and the Missouri History Museum. Take a stroll through the Missouri Botanical Garden, or take a tour of the the Gateway Arch.

Hungry? Try out one of our outstanding restaurants. From Vietnamese fare to Italian cuisine to BBQ, there are plenty of options to satisfy every craving. When the sun sets, the action heats up with, live music, professional sports and outstanding nightlife throughout downtown and St. Louis’ unique neighborhoods.

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Get Out and Explore

St. Louis continues to reinvent itself with exciting projects like City Foundry, Saint Louis Union Station and the re-imagined Gateway Arch National Park. Historic buildings in the Gateway City are undergoing transformations and being re-purposed for 21st century uses. From loft condos and apartments to restaurants, retail and entertainment venues, new life has been breathed into St. Louis.

We can’t wait for you to experience it for yourself!

AKA Welcome Guide

St. Louis is bursting with one-of-a-kind attractions, restaurants and entertainment options for you to explore before and after your conference duties are done. We hope you’ll find this booklet helpful as you navigate your way around St. Louis. And if you should need any additional visitor information, please stop by our visitor center on the first floor – near the Washington Avenue entrance of America’s Center – and speak with one of our friendly destination specialists. Enjoy your stay!

AKA Restaurant Guide

St. Louis is an essential culinary destination, brimming with world-class restaurants and globally inspired flavors. New establishments continue to push boundaries and define local flavor, while iconic dishes delight visitors with their unique histories, traditions and irresistible flavors.

Whatever you’re craving, St. Louis has it. Dig into some of the region’s best restaurants and bars.