Central West End, St. Louis

Name: Central West End
Address: St. Louis, United States

#176 among attractions in St. Louis

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The Central West End is a neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri, stretching from Midtown's western edge to Union Boulevard and bordering on Forest Park with its outstanding array of free cultural institutions. It includes the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis on Lindell Boulevard at Newstead Avenue, which houses the largest collection of mosaics in the world. The Central West End is represented by three aldermen as it sits partially in the 17th, 18th, and 28th Wards. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°38'25"N, 90°15'17"W

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Central West End Historic DistrictSt. Louis United States

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Nearby attractions include: Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, World Chess Hall of Fame, Samuel Cupples House.

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Opulent church with gilded mosaic art
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, St. Louis
4 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...
1.1 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, St. Louis
28 min walk • The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis is an art museum for contemporary art, located in St. Louis, Missouri. Known informally as the CAM St. Louis, the museum is located at 3750 Washington Boulevard in the Grand Center Arts District. The building is designed by the American architect Brad Cloepfil.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis
12 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.
1.1 miE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Samuel Cupples House, St. Louis
28 min walk • The Samuel Cupples House is a historic mansion in St. Louis, Missouri, constructed from 1888 to 1890 by Samuel Cupples. It is now a museum on the campus of Saint Louis University. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
0.9 miE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Moolah Cinema and Lounge, St. Louis
22 min walk • The Moolah Temple, formally the Moolah Temple of the Mystic Shrine, is a historic building located at 3821 Lindell, in St. Louis, Missouri. It was built in 1912 for use as a meeting place, and is "a brick and tile building in the Moorish style.
1.1 miE
Museum, Art museum
Pulitzer Arts Foundation, St. Louis
28 min walk • Pulitzer Arts Foundation is an art museum in St. Louis, Missouri, that presents special exhibitions and public programs. Known informally as the Pulitzer, the museum is located at 3716 Washington Boulevard in the Grand Center Arts District.
0.6 miW
Skyscraper
One Hundred Above the Park, St. Louis
15 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.
0.9 miE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Contemporary Religious Art, St. Louis
25 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Religious Art is the world's first interfaith museum of contemporary art that engages religious and spiritual themes.
0.8 miW
38°38'14"N • 90°16'7"W
Steinberg Skating Rink, St. Louis
20 min walk • Ice skating, Game and entertainment center, Ice rink
0.8 miNW
Church
First Church of Christ, St. Louis
21 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.
1 miE
Nightlife
Humphrey's Restaurant & Tavern, St. Louis
26 min walk • Humphrey's Restaurant & Tavern is a college bar near Saint Louis University, at Laclede and Spring Streets, that was the basis for the 2001 film One Night at McCool's, written by Stan Seidel, but the movie was not shot here as it was considered not appropriate for filming.

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Which popular attractions are close to Central West End?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, St. Louis (4 min walk), Butler House, St. Louis (5 min walk), Sanitol Building, St. Louis (7 min walk), Cortex Innovation Community, St. Louis (12 min walk).

How to get to Central West End by public transport?

The nearest stations to Central West End:

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Cortex • Lines: Blue, Red (13 min walk)
Central West End • Lines: Blue, Red (13 min walk)