Explore St. Louis

Visitors report that shopping is their number one activity while on vacation. That's no surprise to us in St. Louis where charming boutiques and terrific home-grown retailers abound in the neighborhoods and shopping districts throughout the City and County.

That said, visitors and locals alike will adore what giant retailer Macy's has done for downtown since its aquisition of the St. Louis-based May Company department stores.

May's former Famous-Barr flagship store -- located in the historic Railway Exchange Building on Olive Street -- has been brought back to life courtesy of a Macy's makeover that you have to see to believe. New paint, new carpet, new merchandise and -- best of all -- new attitude are adding up to a stellar shopping experience within a stroll of the downtown hotels, the Gateway Arch and the America's Center convention complex.

Check out the changes during the Macy's Block Party on Friday, September 8 from 11:30 until 1:30. The street celebration will feature music, food, prizes and a chance to see Downtown's renewed retail hub. Charge!