Danforth Campus, St. Louis

Name: Danforth Campus
Address: St. Louis, United States

#370 among attractions in St. Louis

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The Danforth Campus is the main campus at Washington University in St. Louis. Formerly known as the Hilltop Campus, it was officially dedicated as the Danforth Campus on September 17, 2006, in honor of William H. Danforth, the 13th Chancellor of the University, the Danforth family and the Danforth Foundation. Distinguished by its collegiate gothic architecture, the 169-acre campus lies at the western boundary of Forest Park, partially in the City of St. Louis. Most of the campus is in a small enclave of unincorporated St. Louis County, while all the campus area south of Forsyth Boulevard is in suburban Clayton. Immediately to the north across Forest Park Parkway is University City. ()

Completed: 1902 (122 years ago)Coordinates: 38°38'14"N, 90°15'48"W

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Central West End Historic DistrictSt. Louis United States

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Danforth Campus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Forest Park, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, Saint Louis Science Center, The Muny.

1.1 miW
Sprawling historic public space
Forest Park, St. Louis
29 min walk • Forest Park, a verdant oasis in the heart of St. Louis, United States, is not only a park but a cultural and recreational hub that spans 1,371 acres. Opened in 1876, it is one of the largest urban parks in the country, surpassing even New York's Central Park in size.
0.6 miNE
Opulent church with gilded mosaic art
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, St. Louis
16 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, often referred to as the Saint Louis Cathedral, is a beacon of faith and architectural splendor in the heart of St. Louis, United States. This majestic church, consecrated in 1914, is renowned for its breathtaking mosaics, which...
0.7 miSW
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis
18 min walk • The Saint Louis Science Center, nestled in the vibrant city of St. Louis, United States, stands as an interactive playground for the curious and the learned. This dynamic museum is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of science and technology through its...
0.9 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
The Muny, St. Louis
24 min walk • The St. Louis Municipal Opera Theatre is an amphitheatre located in St. Louis, Missouri. The theatre seats 11,000 people with about 1,500 free seats in the last nine rows that are available on a first come, first served basis.
0.9 miW
Garden
Jewel Box, St. Louis
24 min walk • The Jewel Box is a greenhouse located in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri. It now serves as a public horticultural facility and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.5 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis
13 min walk • The World Chess Hall of Fame is a nonprofit, collecting institution situated in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
0.4 miN
Skyscraper
One Hundred Above the Park, St. Louis
10 min walk • One Hundred is an apartment tower located at 100 N Kingshighway Blvd. in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. It was designed by Studio Gang Architects. Construction topped out in spring 2020.
1 miNW
Monuments and statues
Memorial to the Confederate Dead, St. Louis
26 min walk • The Memorial to the Confederate Dead is a Confederate memorial in Missouri. Around 1899, the Ladies’ Confederate Monument Association began raising funds to erect a monument in St. Louis to soldiers who had fought against the United States.
~1480 ftW
38°38'14"N • 90°16'7"W
Steinberg Skating Rink, St. Louis
8 min walk • Ice skating, Game and entertainment center, Ice rink
0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Kings Oak, St. Louis
21 min walk • Kings Oak is a neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. The neighborhood is named for two of its streets that make up the neighborhood's boundaries.
0.8 miN
Church
First Church of Christ, St. Louis
22 min walk • First Church of Christ, Scientist, is an historic Christian Science church edifice located at 475 North Kingshighway Boulevard, corner of Westminster Place, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Danforth Campus?

Nearby attractions include Butler House, St. Louis (10 min walk), One Hundred Above the Park, St. Louis (10 min walk), World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis (13 min walk), Central West End, St. Louis (13 min walk).

How to get to Danforth Campus by public transport?

The nearest stations to Danforth Campus:

Light rail

Central West End • Lines: Blue, Red (3 min walk)
Cortex • Lines: Blue, Red (18 min walk)

Tram

Crossroads School • Lines: Loop Trolley (39 min walk)
Delmar and DeBaliviere • Lines: Loop Trolley (41 min walk)