Top Things to do in Central West End
Top 6 Things to do in Central West End, Missouri (MO)
The history of St. Louis has been heavily influenced by Westward expansion and blues music. The big "must-see" in this region is the Gateway Arch, while other important sites include the Museum of Westward Expansion, the St. Louis Cathedral and the Anheuser-Busch factory tour. The city offers plenty for the whole family. Children will enjoy the local zoo and the Magic House, while family members will also want to unwind at Forest Park, home to the World's Fair almost a century ago.
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1. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
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5.0 based on 3,034 reviews
The Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, the superstructure of the Cathedral was built between 1907 and 1914. The Cathedral's 100th Anniversary is being celebrated in 2014. It is known for its' beautiful interior mosaics, which took nearly 80 years to create using more than 41 million pieces of glass tesserae. The Cathedral is known for having one of the largest mosaic collections in the Western Hemisphere.
Reviewed By Kat26S - Plainfield, United States
The craftsmanship, the history, the reverence of the Cathedral is so very impressive. Take the free tour! We did go to the museum downstairs, and that helps put in perspective the talents, the time, and the vision that created the mosaic masterpieces you see in the cathedral. It's an amazing place to see no matter your faith is. I've been to St. Louis multiple times and never knew about this place.
2. Central West End
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4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
The Central West End is a neighborhood in St. Louis that stretches from Midtown's western edge to Union Boulevard and bordering Forest Park. Euclid Avenue is the Main Street of the CWE, which the American Planning Association named "one of the top 10 neighborhoods" in the nation. It connects Maryland Plaza, McPherson Avenue and Washington Avenue with more than 125 shops, galleries, restaurants, bars, hotels and cultural institutions. It includes the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, which houses the largest collection of mosaics in the world. Notable people who once called CWE home include playwright Tennessee Williams, poet T.S. Eliot, writers William S. Burroughs, Kate Chopin and Sara Teasdale, sculptor George Julian Zolnay and businessmen Joseph Pulitzer, Dwight Davis and Albert Bond Lambert. Tourists usually visit the Basilica, the World Chess Hall of Fame, Chase Park Plaza Cinemas and the St. Louis Public Library Schlafly Branch before considering dining, shopping and nightlife options. If you're staying overnight, the Chase Park Plaza hotel is a good choice. Among the most popular shops and galleries are Link Auction Galleries, Left Bank Books, Fellenz Antiques, Vino Gallery, Provisions St. Louis, Duane Reed Gallery, AG Jeans and Atrium Gallery. Hungry? Try Drunken Fish, Bar Louie, Brennan's, Tenderloin Room, The Preston, Pi Pizzeria, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, Insomnia Cookies, Cocina Latina, Culpeppers, Dressel's Public House, MaryAnn's Tea Room or Kingside Diner.
3. Museum of Contemporary Religious Art
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
An interfaith museum featuring the works of contemporary artists from around the world.
4. MacroSun
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
MacroSun International works directly with traditional artisans and craftspeople in India, Nepal, Pakistan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and refugees from Tibet, Burma, and Afghanistan. MacroSun was founded in 1991, based on a deep respect for the cultures of South Asia, and on personal friendships with artisans in the area. MacroSun’s vision is to promote peace, knowledge, and respect both for our cultural differences and for the common humanity we share. Fair trade is central to the mission and purpose of MacroSun International. For over 18 years, we have worked directly with the artisans of South and Southeast Asia valuing them as both friends and business partners. We believe that treating others with respect and courtesy is a good business policy. A gift from MacroSun is high quality yet affordable. It’s an authentic reflection of the producer and the cultures we represent.
5. St. Louis Walk of Fame
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3.5 based on 56 reviews
Bronze stars pay tribute 107 famous St. Louis residents.
Reviewed By TeamWard - Nottingham, United Kingdom
The St Louis Walk of Fame is easy to view than the Los Angeles ones, pleasant addition to the Delmar loop and worth spotting a few.
