May, 2017 | Educational Tours & Graduation Trips

A Guide to St. Louis Neighborhoods: Part 1

St. Louis can be a bit overwhelming on your first visit, especially if you are looking for the right neighborhoods and districts to immerse yourself in. That's exactly why we have created this handy guide to the neighborhoods of St. Louis, your ultimate guide to getting around town! Below you will find the basics of…

The Hill

The Hill When visiting St. Louis on a cultural or culinary excursion you almost have to make a stop at The Hill, the highly popular neighborhood near Forest Park also known as STL’s Little Italy. This neighborhood is both a local and tourist hotspot, a great place for anybody looking to immerse themselves in Italian…

Soulard

Soulard In St. Louis, Soulard is one of the most popular neighborhoods, as well as the city’s oldest neighborhood. Historically French, Soulard is named after Antoine Soulard, a surveyor for the Spanish government and refugee from the French Revolution in the 1790’s. This entire neighborhood encompasses just over 380 acres, housing a population of over…

Jilly’s Cafe and Cupcake Bar

Jilly’s Cafe and Cupcake Bar For cupcakes and cafe foods you can’t resist (and will certainly want to make a trip back for) head to Jilly’s Cafe and Cupcake Bar, a true STL treat. Here you will find creative cupcakes, sandwiches, salads, and handmade ice cream, all made with the ‘freshest and best ingredients together…

Ted Drewes

Ted Drewes Welcome to Ted Drewes, one of the most delicious dessert spots in St. Louis. Ted Drewes is a popular local Frozen Custard eatery with tons of history, the story behind it all almost as decadent as the ice cream itself! Over 80 years of experience has been put into these concretes, sundaes, and…

Citygarden

Citygarden An urban oasis within one of the busiest parts of St. Louis, Citygarden is one of the best places to take your group to enjoy a picnic lunch, people watch and take a bit of a break from the hustle and bustle. The sights from the park are incredible, the 3 acres of green…

Old Courthouse

Old Courthouse [caption id="attachment_22658" align="alignright" width="425"] Old Courthouse St. Louis[/caption] This stop is ‘one of St. Louis’ most visually memorable and historic sites’, a true architectural masterpiece completed in 1862. This is the very site of the infamous Dred Scott Trial as well as the Virginia Minors Women’s Suffrage Campaign, two very important historic events…

Forest Park St. Louis

Forest Park St. Louis [caption id="attachment_22646" align="alignright" width="425"] Forest Park Art Hill[/caption] Looking for a place to relax, people watch, or get in a good picnic lunch with your group? Well then head to St. Louis’ Forest Park, the prominent civic center located on Grand Drive (west side). Here you will find over 1370 acres…

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis is a marvelous historic Roman Catholic church, located in St. Louis’ Central West End. This iconic STL site stands at 226’ with beautiful Romanesque Revival and Byzantine Revival architectural styles. Here you will find the epicenter of the STL Archdiocese, the spot providing daily…

Chesterfield Mall

Chesterfield Mall If you are in the mood to shop until you drop then head to Chesterfield Mall, technically located in Chesterfield, just 15 minutes from St. Louis. Here you can enjoy over 150 stores and services, with plenty of entertainment options such as AMC Theaters, the Children’s Illustrated Art Museum, and the iconic mall…

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