Francis Gymnasium, St. Louis

Name: Francis Gymnasium
Address: St. Louis, United States

#372 among attractions in St. Louis

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Francis Gymnasium is a building at Washington University in St. Louis, currently used by the university's athletics department. Built in 1903, it is located in St. Louis County, Missouri, on the far western edge of the university's Danforth Campus. It is part of the Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°38'56"N, 90°18'53"W

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Francis Gymnasium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Pageant, Saint Louis Art Museum, Apotheosis of St. Louis, Delmar Loop.

1 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
The Pageant, St. Louis
27 min walk • The Pageant, nestled in the vibrant Delmar Loop area of St. Louis, United States, is a renowned concert nightclub that has become a staple of the city's music and entertainment scene. Since opening its doors in October 2000, this mid-sized venue has earned a reputation...
1.3 miSE
Wide-ranging art exhibits
Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis
33 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis's verdant Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum is a beacon of culture and a testament to the city's commitment to the arts. With its grand neoclassical architecture, the museum, founded in 1879, stands as a proud guardian of...
1.3 miSE
Monuments and statues
Apotheosis of St. Louis, St. Louis
33 min walk • Standing sentinel at the entrance to the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Apotheosis of St. Louis is a commanding statue that captures the essence of the city's rich history and cultural pride. Created by the renowned sculptor Charles Henry Niehaus, this bronze figure...
0.8 miNE
Street, Nightlife, Dancing
Delmar Loop, St. Louis
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis, the Delmar Loop is a vibrant, bustling entertainment district renowned for its eclectic mix of culture, dining, shopping, and nightlife. Encompassing a six-block stretch of Delmar Boulevard, this energetic corridor is often referred...
0.7 miE
Washington University fine-arts center
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis
17 min walk • The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum is an art museum located on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, within the university's Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Founded in 1881 as the St. Louis School and Museum of Fine Arts, it was initially located in downtown St. Louis.
1.6 miSE
Zoo
Bayer Insectarium, St. Louis
40 min walk • The Bayer Insectarium is an insectarium located within the Saint Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Having opened in 2000 and designed by David Mason & Associates with a cost of $4 million, this 9,000 square feet facility houses educational exhibits and an active breeding and research facility.
0.5 miS
Universities and schools
Fontbonne University, St. Louis
13 min walk • Fontbonne University is a private Roman Catholic university in Clayton, Missouri. It enrolled 1,199 students in 2019. Fontbonne is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and it offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs.
0.9 miSE
Neighbourhood
Wydown/Skinker, St. Louis
22 min walk • Wydown/Skinker is a neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri. Washington University in St. Louis is located just north of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is bounded by the city limits on the west, Forsyth Boulevard on the north, Forest Park on the east and Clayton Avenue on the south.
0.5 miE
Observatories and planetariums
Crow Observatory, St. Louis
13 min walk • Crow Observatory is a historic observatory housed in the Crow Hall in the Physics Department on the Danforth Campus of Washington University in St. Louis. The historic telescope is still in use, and the observatory is open to the public.
0.8 miNE
Tudor Revival architecture
Delmar Loop–Parkview Gardens Historic District, St. Louis
20 min walk • The Delmar Loop-Parkview Gardens Historic District is a historic district in University City, Missouri and St. Louis, Missouri. It is roughly bounded by Kingsland Ave. North Dr. Delmar Blvd. and Eastgate. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The listing included 289 contributing buildings.
~1290 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, Universities and schools
Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis
7 min walk • Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university with its main campus mostly split between St. Louis County, Missouri, and Clayton, Missouri.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Francis Gymnasium?

Nearby attractions include Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis (7 min walk), Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District, St. Louis (8 min walk), Olin Library, St. Louis (10 min walk), Fontbonne University, St. Louis (13 min walk).

How to get to Francis Gymnasium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Francis Gymnasium:

Bus

Snow Way at Big Bend EB • Lines: 5 (3 min walk)
Forest Park Parkway at Big Bend WB • Lines: 5 (6 min walk)

Light rail

University City-Big Bend • Lines: Blue (5 min walk)
Forsyth • Lines: Blue (19 min walk)

Tram

University City Library • Lines: Loop Trolley (16 min walk)
Leland Avenue • Lines: Loop Trolley (18 min walk)