I’m really excited to interview John O’Leary of John O’Leary Inspires about St. Louis, Missouri. John’s tips for the best things to do in St. Louis are awesome because he was born and raised in the city. He loves that St. Louis has everything that a major city possesses without the traffic and expense.
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St. Louis, Missouri
We share a lot of resources and local suggestions in today’s podcast, but you should also check out Explore St. Louis, the local visitor’s bureau. They are a wealth of information and can help you plan an itinerary based on your time, budget, and interests.
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St Louis Zoo, which offers free admission for all visitors. Photo by Alin Andersen on Unsplash.
Getting around St. Louis
The local airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), which is very close to downtown. Use our Expedia tool below to find flight, hotel, and rental car options.
John says that, if you’re staying downtown, there’s no need to rent a car. Uber and Lyft are excellent ways to get around. And I’ve personally found the downtown area very walkable.
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Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse. Photo by Brittney Butler on Unsplash.
Places we talked about on the podcast
Here is a map of all of the places we talked about on the podcast episode with John O’Leary about St. Louis, Missouri. You can zoom into the map and click on each dot to explore the city.
- Red dots = best places to eat in St. Louis, Missouri
- Green dots = best things to do in St. Louis, Missouri
- Yellow dots = best places to stay in St. Louis, Missouri
Who is John O’Leary?
When John was a nine-year-old boy, he was burned on 100% of his body. He was in his garage playing with matches and gasoline—just like he had seen the older boys on his block do. A fire exploded, consuming his garage, sending him flying back against the wall and turning his whole world upside down.
He woke up in a hospital bed where doctors had given him a 1% chance to live. Through all the pain, he remembers hearing his mom’s voice and asking her if he would be okay. John’s mom had the courage not to comfort him with a lie, but to instead ask: “John, do you want to die? It’s your choice, not mine.” He thought for a moment and answered, “Mom, I don’t want to die. I want to live.”
Today, John inspires audiences worldwide with his story by speaking publicly and through his books. He has presented in front of more than one million people in 49 states and in 17 countries. In March 2016, he published his first book, “On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life,” which became an instant #1 national bestseller. His second book, “In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy, was also an instant #1 national bestseller when published in May 2020.
John O’Leary on stage
Here are a few articles that were written by John:
You can connect with John on his website and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Click here to download our one-page guide of John’s tips for St. Louis.
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Stay tuned for our next episode
Listen to the next episode when Tim Leffel of TimLeffel.com shares the best things to do in Guanajuato, Mexico. In this episode, Tim and I talk about the Mummy Museum, Boca del Infierno, and the Cervantino Festival. We hope you’ll join us when We Travel There.
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