16 Reasons to Explore St. Louis

Ten minutes south of downtown in Soulard is about as close as you can get to feeling like you're in New Orleans without being in Louisiana. The district is also known as Frenchtown, and takes pride in its annual festivals, including Bastille Day and a huge Mardi Gras parade. The Soulard Farmers Market is St. Louis' largest farmers market (314/621-6221; soulard.org).

Historic Soulard