Lace up your most comfortable shoes and join in on three fascinating tours of St. Louis. Downtown Walking Tours are sponsored by the Landmarks Association of St. Louis and ReVitalize St. Louis.
Three tour routes highlight Downtown St. Louis’ amazing architecture, history and even some surprising secrets about the people and places that helped shape the city.
Tours are held each Saturday, rain or shine, through October 29. Each tour costs $10 per adult and is free for children 12 years of age and younger. Payment is cash only. Experts from Landmarks Association of St. Louis serve as guides.
Simply meet at the designated tour starting point to join the fun. The three tour route options are:
Downtown East Tour: Starts at 10 a.m., Saturday. Meeting site: the Broadway entrance to the Old Courthouse, Broadway at Market Street. Highlights of the East Tour include the Old Cathedral, Old Courthouse, the Eads Bridge, Old Post Office District and the historic Wainwright Building.
Downtown West Tour: Starts at 10 a.m. each Saturday. Meeting site: the main Market Street entrance to St. Louis Union Station’s Doubletree by Hilton hotel, 1820 Market Street. The tour itinerary includes Union Station, the Peabody Opera House, City Hall, Soldiers Memorial, the Central Library and the Campbell House Museum.
Downtown North Tour – Washington Avenue: The newest tour starts at
1 p.m. each Saturday. Meeting site: Outside Tigin Restaurant, Washington Avenue at 4th Street at the Hampton Inn hotel. Tour goers will learn about St. Louis’ rich garment industry heritage and see some of the newest additions to Downtown’s dining and cultural scene.
Reservations are not required for groups of less than 10 persons. For group bookings, dial 314-690-3140 or e-mail walkingtours314@gmail.com
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