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EXPLORE ST. LOUIS | | | | | | | 4947 W Florissant Ave
St. Louis,
MO
63115
314-381-0750 | | | | | Description: This century and a half old private nonsectarian cemetery is located outside the city limits. The beautifully landscaped grounds, which grew out of the 19th century "garden-as-cemetery" movement, feature 14 miles of winding paths and man-made lakes. Many of the tombs and mausoleums are of artistic and architectural importance. The gravesites of beer brewer Adolphus Busch, explorer William Clark, Senator Thomas Hart Benton, and poet Sara Teasdale can be found here. To obtain information and maps, visit the office first.
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| 30 Ramey St
Collinsville,
IL
62234
618-346-5160 | | | | | Description: Located in Collinsville, Illinois, this historic area is the site of the largest pre-Columbian Native American village north of Mexico. It is a veritable record of pre-modern structures and the implied social organization that resulted. An interpretive center presents an orientation film each hour on the hour.
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| 1508 Locust St
St. Louis,
MO
63103
314-421-0325 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Built in 1851 in Lucas Place, the city's then-ritziest neighborhood, this three-story townhouse was home to the family of Robert Campbell, an immigrant entrepreneur and one of the state's wealthiest men during his life. Following a $3 million restoration, it has been returned to its high Victorian glory, full of family possessions and artifacts. Replica textiles, original lighting fixtures, authentic furniture, and lots of decorative arts create a scene of century-old opulence, offering a glimpse into St. Louis's early days.
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| Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion3352 DeMenil Pl
St. Louis,
MO
63118
314-771-5828 | | | | | Description: Originally this home served as the four-room brick farmhouse of American Fur Company wilderness guide Henri Chatillon and his wife. Eight years later they sold the house to the DeMenil family who transformed the small home into a Greek Revival mansion. Successive generations of the family lived in the home until 1945. It is now maintained by the Landmarks Association and features original furnishings and the Café DeMenil, which is situated in the mansion's original carriage house.
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| 10501 Gravois Rd
St. Louis,
MO
63123
314-843-1700 | | | | | Description: This farm once belonged to Ulysses S. Grant and was bought by the Busch family almost a hundred years ago. Today, the estate, compliments of Anheuser-Busch, is a wildlife preserve. Travel in an open-air coach past Mirror Lake to Grant's Cabin, constructed by Grant in 1856. Ride past Deer Park and view bison, elk, antelope, zebras, llamas and ostriches. See the famous Clydesdales in their pastures next to the stables. Enjoy entertaining, educational shows at the Tier Garten Amphitheater. You can also visit the petting area and hand-feed the smaller animals.
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| Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Center1050 Riverside Dr
St. Charles,
MO
63301
636-947-3199 | | | | | Description: Enjoy interactive and hands-on exhibits and programming about the Lewis and Clark Expedition and marvel at their amazing journey. Reenactments of the river portion of the journey are undertaken every year, using replicas of the original boats. Be sure to visit the Trading Post museum shop before you leave.
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| 11 N 4th St
St. Louis,
MO
63102
314-655-1600 | | | | | Description: This 19th century Greek Revival structure is one of the oldest in the city. Its iron dome was reputed to have inspired the dome on our nation's Capitol. The multistory rotunda features historical murals and portraits that depict the early history of the city. The building is a symbol of the tumultuous growth of our country. The courthouse was the site of the famous Dred Scott trials where a slave sued for the right to live free in Missouri.
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| 3673 W Pine Blvd
St. Louis,
MO
63103
314-977-3575 | | | | | Description: Built by wealthy wood merchant Samuel Cupples during the Gilded Age of the late 19th century, this mansion is a fine example of the opulence of the time. Designed by noted architect Henry Hobson Richardson, it is typical of his Romanesque styling. The home, now owned by St. Louis University, features 42 rooms, 22 fireplaces, an impressive collection of art, and Tiffany windows.
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| Scott Joplin State Historic Site2658A Delmar Blvd
St. Louis,
MO
63103
314-340-5790 | | | | | Description: Listed as a National Historic Landmark, the post-Civil War home of Scott Joplin and his wife Belle Hayden is now a tribute to the ragtime composer's life and work. His former apartment features a music room, an antique piano player, and piano rolls.
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| Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site7400 Grant Rd
St. Louis,
MO
63123-1801
314-842-3298 | | | | | Description: Tour the 9.65-acre site owned by the Civil War General and former president and his wife Julia. See historic structures and stop by the Visitor's Center and bookstore.
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