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The Arch

View of St. Louis City from the Arch

Laclede's Landing
(Found on Wikipedia Commons posted by Jan Kronsell at http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lacledes_Landing_Blvrd_st_louis.jpg)
St. Louis City
Whether you’re single or part of a family, a sports fanatic or culture enthusiast, a fitness buff or movie expert, you will love St. Louis. The city has so much to offer. We’re more than the Arch, we’re a community.
The city itself is home to nearly three million people, but there are 79 different neighborhoods to choose from. Each neighborhood has its own culture and vitality that together make St. Louis a diverse and great place to live. For instance, the illustrious Lafayette Square with its gorgeous Victorian houses, or the Hill with its infamous Italian heritage, and the historic Soulard neighborhood which has been celebrated for its 19th century French inspired architecture and farmers markets are all great landmarks in the city of St. Louis.
The city is bordered by the Mississippi River on the east and the Missouri River to the north. Because of the beautiful location, there are 105 parks in the city. The most widely known is also probably the biggest, at 1293 acres. Forest Park is even larger than Central Park in New York, and is home to the Art Museum, the St. Louis Zoo, the Muny, the Science Center, the Boathouse, the World’s Fair Pavilion and the St. Louis Aces tennis team. Another well known park, Tower Grove, is one of the oldest “walking parks” and holds many entertaining events free to the public. The Missouri Botanical Garden is another favorite among locals, due to the stunning flowers and landscapes that reside inside the gates. Plus it’s a leading botanical research center. And let’s not forget the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial on the riverfront, home to the Gateway Arch and several public events during the year. But there are also several smaller parks found amongst the busy streets and neighborhoods, where you’ll find locals gathering for picnics and games of softball.

The Hill

The World's Fair Pavilion at Forest Park

Old North St. Louis
St. Louis has also been named one of the best sports towns. The fans here assemble from all over to root on their favorite team. The Rams Edward Jones Dome, the Cardinal’s Busch Stadium and the Blues’ Savvis Center are all located downtown in the heart of St. Louis. Aside from the amazing sports atmosphere, there’s also lots of cultural and arts venues. St. Louis is home to many museums, including the Saint Louis Art Museum, Contemporary Art Museum, the History Museum and of course the City Museum (a downtown favorite for adults and kids alike). Saint Louis started it all when it comes to blues, and there are several locations commemorating this. The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and the Municipal Opera (the Muny) are also two big hits for music lovers.
Plus there two major Universities in the city limits, several world renowned hospitals and many public and private schools that certainly make the grade. The city is also known for mom and pop restaurants. Many locations have been passed through generation to generation of excellent cooks, adding to St. Louis’s rich history. Every block in south city you’ll find someone arguing over who has the better sandwich shop or pizza place. Every time you go to a restaurant on the Hill you’ll be treated like family. And whenever you hit up a bar or grill, you’ll always find a special. No matter where you go, you’ll discover something new and exciting.
The city has a vibrant air that makes you want to get up and go. There’s never a dull moment in the city. Three million people call St. Louis home, so why not you too? Browse the neighborhoods to the left to discover what living in the city is all about.

51 Academy/Sherman Park 74 Baden 22 Benton Park 30 Benton Park West 05 Bevo Mill 04 Boulevard Heights 01 Carondelet 61 Carr Square 38 Central West End 41 Cheltenham 42 Clayton/Tamm 11 Clifton Heights 66 College Hill 62 Columbus Square 26 Compton Heights 77 Covenant Blu/Grand Center 47 DeBaliviere Place 35 Downtown 36 Downtown West 16 Dutchtown South 10 Ellendale 67 Fairground 39 Forest Park Southeast 53 Fountain Park 24 Fox Park 43 Franz Park 31 The Gate District 19 Gravois Park 56 The Greater Ville 78 Hamilton Heights 12 The Hill 44 Hi-Pointe 03 Holly Hills 65 Hyde Park 59 Jeff-Vander-Lou 40 Kings Oak 55 Kingsway East 52 Kingsway West 20 Kosciusko 32 Lafayette Square 34 LaSalle Park 54 Lewis Place 09 Lindenwood Park 18 Marine Villa 71 Mark Twain 70 Mark Twain/I-70 Ind. 23 McKinley Heights 28 McRee Town 37 Midtown 17 Mount Pleasant 64 Near North Riverfront 14 Northampton 73 North Pointe 79 North Riverfront 68 O'Fallon 63 Old North St. Louis 02 Patch 33 Clinton-Peabody/King Louie Square 69 Penrose 06 Princeton Heights 75 Riverview 27 Shaw 46 Skinker/DeBaliviere 21 Soulard 07 Southampton 13 Southwest Garden 08 St. Louis Hills 60 St. Louis Place 29 Tiffany 25 Tower Grove East 15 Tower Grove South 58 Vandeventer 57 The Ville 49 Visitation Park 72 Walnut Park East 76 Walnut Park West 50 Wells/Goodfellow 48 West End 45 Wydown/Skinker
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