AIR TIMES: • November 26, 2009 4:00 AM EST

First, we meet up with Amy, who jumpstarts our day with some indoor rock-climbing in downtown St. Louis. Then we cool down with a stroll through the hip, revitalized neighborhood of "The Loop," accompanying local writer Dana, who grabs a burger at Blueberry Hill, the music venue and restaurant that put The Loop on the map.

Next, we join Scott, who takes us to the Hill, the city's long-standing Italian community, for a tasting tour of the city's best Italian fare and a serious game of Bocce ball!