St. Louis, Missouri

About

St. Louis is a city located in the county of City of Saint Louis in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 319,257 and a population density of 1,866 people per km². After 5 years in 2015 city had an estimated population of 315,685 inhabitants.

The city was created 260 years ago in 1763.

St. Louis is a major city located along the Mississippi River in eastern Missouri. With over 315,000 residents, it is the second largest city in the state.

Founded as a French fur trading post in the 1760s, St. Louis still reflects its European roots in its architecture, culture, and food scene. Baseball and beer are also ingrained in the city's identity.

Top Attractions and Activities

Gateway Arch

This iconic 630-foot stainless steel arch overlooking the riverfront commemorates St. Louis' role in westward expansion. You can take a tram to the top.

St. Louis Zoo

One of the top free zoos in the country, it houses diverse exotic exhibits like the McDonnell Polar Bear Point. The St. Louis Zoo is located in massive Forest Park.

Missouri Botanical Garden

Founded in 1859, this is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the U.S. See colorful floral displays across 79 acres including a 14-acre Japanese garden.

Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Take a free tour of the historic brewery to see the Clydesdale stables, brew house, and sampling room.

St. Louis Cardinals Baseball

Catch a baseball game at Busch Stadium downtown and tour the team's Hall of Fame museum.

Planning Your Visit

Spring and fall have mild weather perfect for enjoying the city. St. Louis gets hot, humid summers and cold winters.

Downtown offers large chain hotels, while quaint inns and B&Bs are found in neighborhoods. Lightrail and buses serve tourists.

Quick Facts about St. Louis

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Geography

St. Louis is located at 38°37'38"N 90°11'52"W (38.6272700, -90.1978900).

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People born in St. Louis, including actress and singer Nikki Boyer, screenwriter, director, and producer John Milius, psychologist and computer scientist J. C. R. Licklider, .

List

• Kevin Kline (American actor) he was born in 24/10/1947
• Bob Gordon (American musician) he was born in 11/06/1928
• Barbara O'Neil (actress) she was born in 17/07/1910
• Eddie Hopson (American boxer) he was born in 30/06/1971
• Martha Gellhorn (journalist from the United States) she was born in 08/11/1908
• Josephine Baker (American-born French dancer, singer, and actress (1906-1975)) she was born in 03/06/1906
• Dewey Jackson (American jazz musician) he was born in 21/06/1900
• Charles Eames (American designer) he was born in 17/06/1907
• Roger D. Kornberg (American biochemist) he was born in 24/04/1947
• Steven Chu (American physicist, former United States Secretary of Energy, Nobel laureate) he was born in 28/02/1948
• Lawrence Lewis (American politician (1879-1943)) he was born in 22/06/1879
• David Bodian (American medical scientist) he was born in 15/05/1910
• William S. Burroughs (American novelist, short story writer, essayist, painter, and spoken word performer (1914-1997)) he was born in 05/02/1914
• Taylor Momsen (American musician, singer, model, actress) she was born in 26/07/1993
• Butch Buchholz (US tennis player) he was born in 16/09/1940
• Dan Potthast (musician) he was born in 09/10/1972
• John Goodman (American actor, voice artist, and comedian) he was born in 20/06/1952
• Vincent Price (American actor) he was born in 27/05/1911