What should George Clooney do while he’s in town?
George Clooney
As we brainstormed this idea in the newsroom, my colleague Amanda St. Amand had a quick answer: George Clooney should visit her house! Put aside the fact that Mandy is married. She’d be happy to send him a MapQuest link to her abode.
But with the hunky movie star coming to town to film Up in the Air, we thought it would be fun to recommend stuff Clooney should be sure to do while he’s in the area. Crews were supposed to start setting up yesterday and production could be going on for about five months.
No idea yet how long Clooney will be in the ‘hood. But let’s assume it’ll be for a few months, on-and-off. Besides the Arch and the brewery tour (which I shared with my brother’s family over Christmas), what else would you recommend?
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Kurt is the director of social media for the Post-Dispatch, where he has worked since August 2002. He's been a journalist since 1982, covering municipal government, courts, education and two hurricanes as a reporter before becoming an editor. 
Everyone right now has said everything in the city us out in the back woods have many things to offer him as well. Once he has seen the all of the great atractions of our city life he needs to vist masidone park and then have a hike as well. Maybe after he could enjoy a fresh one at o’aces bar and grill. How about fine shopping at our local flea market he has money to burn. I would like to challenge him to a bowling match and i would even buy the first round of beer. O.K Clooney its up to u are u ready….? from one giggling fan
Should George want to see a film or two while he’s in town, he can take in an IMAX film at the Saint Louis Science Center’s OMNIMAX Theater or the latest Hollywood product at the Moolah Shrine Theater.
I’d also like to see him as the Grand Marshall of the Mardi Gras parade.
What fun, visit Chase Park Plaza in CWE, Stay at the Ritz in Clayton and don’t miss the cigar bar, eat anywhere on the Hill, visit Ted Drewes, the Zoo for the best freebie in the world, but most of all, enjoy the best midwest city which is St. Louis. I’m certain Shriners, Childrens and Cardinal Glennon would all appreciate a visit.
The Hill is a must!
George definitely needs to call me for a tour of St. Charles, he couldn’t help but to love our town. I would chauffeur him all over the city of St. Charles. He needs to know all of the history of our town, how Lewis & Clark met in our town to depart on their expedition, that it’s the place of the First Capitol of the State of Missouri. Next would be a visit to the Academy of the Sacred Heart, founded in 1818, then to the Lewis & Clark Boathouse and finally I would take him to my favorite sports bar/restaurant - Big A’s on Main Street where he could enjoy delicious food and meet some of the nicest people in St. Charles.
–Pat
I am not sure that my first suggestion was forwarded, so here we go again(technically challenged!!) I live in a little community 60 miles south of St Louis. It is a great place for a getaway…we have 4 charming wineries scattered about the hillside. One of the wineries has a fine restaurant and spa on the premise..it also has condos to lease for the weekend. We could sip wine in the hottub!!! Also, another place worth visiting is Tiger Ridge..a restaurant and beautiful homes to rent for the week or weekend. A designated driver may be needed as the wine in all these places are awesome! If George loves to try wine, and needs a retreat for a day or so, we would be sure to show him a great time…Laurie Ebeling
Break fast at the South City Diner and make an eveing visit to Venice Cafe.
Birkenstock… St. Chuck would be too provincial and bourgeois for Clooney. Plus, I think he travels everywhere with his pet Vietnamese pot-bellied pig.
Grizzly… Mudfest in Robertsville and Party Cove? Is this movie a sequel to “Deliverance?”
I think he should visit the Museum of Transportation, the City Museum, Powell Symphony Hall, the Fox and the Art Museum.