15 minFamily
Gateway Arch
Ride the tram 630 feet to the top for sweeping views of the Mississippi and the city.
Book tram tickets ahead on weekends.
Home Base: Dogtown
The Lou, Like a Local.
Iconic landmarks, free world-class museums, toasted ravioli, and the neighborhood spots we love. Most of it sits within about 15 minutes of your Dogtown front door.
Distance Ruler
Minutes From Your Door.
Dogtown sits right on the edge of Forest Park, so the best of St. Louis is a short walk or quick drive away. Approximate drive times from our homes.
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5 min
10 min
15 min
You Are Here — Dogtown
Saint Louis ZooArt MuseumScience CenterHistory MuseumThe MunyThe Hill
Botanical GardenCentral West End
Ted DrewesDelmar Loop
Union StationCITYPARK
Gateway ArchCity MuseumBusch StadiumSoulard
You Are Here — Dogtown
5 min
Saint Louis ZooArt MuseumScience CenterHistory MuseumThe MunyThe Hill8 min
Botanical GardenCentral West End10 min
Ted DrewesDelmar Loop12 min
Union StationCITYPARK15 min
Gateway ArchCity MuseumBusch StadiumSoulard
Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Pick Your Vibe
The Best of the Lou, Your Way.
15 spots
15 min
15 minFamily · Rainy Day
City Museum
A former shoe factory turned into a giant climbable maze of tunnels, slides, and found-object sculpture.
Wear comfy clothes and closed-toe shoes.
5 minFreeFamily · Free · Outdoors
Saint Louis Zoo
One of the country's most loved zoos, with free general admission inside Forest Park.
Go early, when the animals are most active.
5 minFreeFree · Rainy Day
Saint Louis Art Museum
Free world-class art atop Art Hill, in a building from the 1904 World's Fair.
Walk down Art Hill to the Grand Basin at sunset.
5 minFreeFamily · Free · Rainy Day
Saint Louis Science Center
Free general admission, hands-on exhibits, and a planetarium the kids will love.
Some special exhibits are ticketed.
5 minFreeFree · Rainy Day
Missouri History Museum
Free exhibits on the city's story, from the 1904 World's Fair to today.
Pair it with lunch in the Central West End.
5 minOutdoors
The Muny
America's largest outdoor musical theatre, with free seats in the back rows every summer night.
Summer season only. Free seats go first come, first served.
5 minFoodie
The Hill
The historic Italian neighborhood with red, white, and green fire hydrants and the home of toasted ravioli.
Come hungry and grab a cannoli for the road.
8 minOutdoors
Missouri Botanical Garden
Gardens founded in 1859, a serene Japanese garden, and the Climatron geodesic dome.
Check the calendar for seasonal light shows.
10 minFoodie · Family
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
A Route 66 legend since 1929, famous for concretes so thick they're served upside down.
Expect a line on summer nights. It moves fast.
10 minFoodie
Delmar Loop
Live music, eclectic eats, and the St. Louis Walk of Fame stars underfoot.
Look down: the stars line both sides of the street.
12 minFamily · Rainy Day
St. Louis Union Station
The St. Louis Aquarium, the St. Louis Wheel, and a light show in the historic Grand Hall.
Catch the Grand Hall light show after dark.
12 minGame Day
CITYPARK
Home of St. Louis CITY SC and an electric, sea-of-red matchday atmosphere.
Arrive early to soak up the pregame scene.
15 minGame Day
Busch Stadium
Cardinals baseball in Baseball Heaven, with Ballpark Village next door.
Tour the stadium on non-game days.
15 minFoodie
Soulard
Historic brick streets, the Soulard Farmers Market, and blues bars, with the Anheuser-Busch Brewery nearby.
Hit the market on a Saturday morning.
03Your Backyard
Bigger Than Central Park. Steps From Dogtown.
Forest Park is the crown jewel of St. Louis and the reason we love Dogtown. Host of the 1904 World's Fair, it's packed with free museums, a free zoo, lakes, trails, and wide-open lawns, all a short walk from our homes.
1,300+
Acres
Free
Zoo and Museums
1904
World's Fair Site
Art Hill
Zoo
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Right Outside Your Door
The Dogtown Locals' List.
Skip the car. These neighborhood favorites are right in Dogtown, close to all three of our homes.
Barbecue
Hogtown Smokehouse
Smoked meats by the tray, sandwich, or pound.
Neighborhood Bar
Byrd & Barrel
A laid-back Dogtown hangout for food and drinks.
Since 1942
The Pat Connolly Tavern
A true Dogtown institution, known for classic bar food and weekend brunch.
Pizza
Felix's Pizza Pub
Famous for its oversized New York-style slices.
Coffee
Comet Coffee
Single-origin coffee and housemade pastries to start the day.
Hidden Gem
Turtle Park
Giant climbable concrete turtles at the edge of Forest Park, sculpted by the artist who later created City Museum.
Every March, Dogtown hosts one of the city's favorite St. Patrick's Day parades.
Your Home Base
