Located in St. Louis's chic, historic Central West End, Paul Mitchell The School St. Louis occupies 13,000 square feet of the recently renovated Maryland Plaza. The former department store features exclusive retailers, restaurants, and a rooftop nightclub that attracts trendy events like St. Louis Magazine's exclusive 2006 A List party.

Just across the street are coffeehouses, plenty of outdoor dining, and the Muny, the nation's oldest and largest outdoor amphitheater and host of many major productions. You can take in a Broadway show or concert at Fox Theatre or visit the St. Louis Zoological Park, one of the oldest and largest free-admission zoos in the country. With Washington and Saint Louis universities nearby, there's plenty of nightlife and an active college scene. And don't forget