St. Louis has so many sites to see, it is very hard to narrow the list to only a few. However, here are some of our own favorites, organized by neighborhood or location for easier reference. There are many great attractions listed here, but this is by no means all-inclusive. See also specific neighborhoods for more information. Click on the image map at right or one of the links below to see the attractions for that area.
- Downtown Area Attractions
- Midtown And Grand Center Area Attractions
- Near North Side Area Attractions
- Central West End Area Attractions
- The Ville Area Attractions
- Far North Side Area Attractions
- Near South Side Area Attractions
- The Hill, Botanical Gardens Area Attractions
- Southwest City Area Attractions
- Far South Side Area Attractions
- St. Louis Attractions Association
- Trailnet, Inc.
- St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission
- City of St. Louis Cultural Resources Office: City Landmarks and Historic Districts
- Regional Chamber and Growth Association
- Missouri Division of Tourism
- Roadside America
- St. Louis Front Page
GUIDEBOOKS TO LOCAL SITES
Most of these titles may be found at the St. Louis Public Library for borrowing or at the Missouri Historical Society (MHS) gift shop for purchase. All may be found on the MHS Press web site.
- Where We Live: A Guide to St. Louis Communities, Edited by Tim Fox and with an Introduction by Eric Sandweiss.
- Discovering African-American St. Louis: A Guide to Historic Sites, By John A. Wright.
- The Civil War in St. Louis: A Guided Tour, By William C. Winter.
- In Her Place: A Guide to St. Louis Women's History, by Katharine T. Corbett.
- Literary St. Louis: A Guide, by William H. Gass and Lorin Cuoco.
What sites have we left out? Do you notice any inaccuracies, modifications or changes that need to be made to this listing? Perhaps a link needs to be updated? Certainly, this listing is far from all-inclusive. E-mail us with your suggestion.