Places worth the detour in St. Louis
41 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of St. Louis, United States, across 6 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (13). Best known: Cahokia. 37 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 41, ranked 41
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Cahokia
Ruins & the uncanny · 11th century · Renowned
Archaeological site near East St. Louis, Illinois, USA
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3.Missouri Botanical Garden
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Notable
Non-profit organization in the USA
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4.Saint Louis Art Museum
Museums & culture · 19th century · Notable
Art museum in St. Louis, Missouri
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5.Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church building in St. Louis, Missouri
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6.Eads Bridge
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Bridge spanning the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri
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8.Basilica of St. Louis, King of France
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Missouri, United States of America
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10.Forest Park
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Large city park in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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11.Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Art museum in St. Louis, Missouri
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13.St. Raymond Maronite Cathedral
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church in Missouri, United States
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15.Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Missouri, United States, also known as White Haven
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16.Missouri History Museum
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
History museum in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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17.Fox Theatre
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Theater and former movie theater in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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18.Bellefontaine Cemetery
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri
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19.Ozark Air Lines Flight 809
Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem
1973 plane crash in Missouri, United States
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20.Powell Hall
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Concert hall, former theater and movie theater in St. Louis, Missouri
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23.Brooks Catsup Bottle Water Tower
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Water tower in Collinsville, Illinois
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24.Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Non-profit organisation in the USA
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25.Eugene Field House
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Historic house in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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26.Soldiers' Memorial
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Memorial and military museum in St. Louis, MO, US
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27.Citygarden
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Urban park and sculpture garden in St. Louis, Missouri owned by the City of St. Louis, maintained by the Gateway Foundation
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28.Bissell Street Water Tower
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Water tower in St. Louis, United States of America
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29.Grand Avenue Water Tower
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Water tower in St. Louis, United States of America
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30.Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
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31.Museum of Contemporary Religious Art
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in St. Louis, Missouri
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32.St. Louis Place Park
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Park in Missouri, United States of America
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33.Aboussie Park
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Municipal park in St. Louis, Missouri
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34.O'Fallon Park
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Park in Missouri, United States of America
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35.Benton Barracks
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Former barracks in Missouri, United States
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36.Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Fun & leisure · 19th century · Hidden gem
Brewery complex in St. Louis, Missouri
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40.Crow Observatory
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Astronomical observatory in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
