Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis

Name: Washington University in St. Louis
Address: 1 Brookings Dr, St. Louis, 63130-4862, United States
Telephone: +1 314-935-5000

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Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis

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Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university with its main campus mostly split between St. Louis County, Missouri, and Clayton, Missouri. The 169-acre Danforth Campus is at the heart of Washington University and is the academic home to the majority of the university’s undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The Danforth Campus features predominantly Collegiate Gothic architecture in its academic buildings, and is bordered by Forest Park and the cities of St. Louis, Clayton and University City. It is often ranked as one of the most prestigious universities in the world by major education publications. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1853 (171 years ago)Coordinates: 38°38'60"N, 90°18'38"W

Address

1 Brookings DrUniversity CitySt. Louis 63130-4862 United States

Contact

+1 314-935-5000

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Washington University in St. Louis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
The Pageant, St. Louis
21 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...
1.1 miSE
Wide-ranging art exhibits
Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis
29 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...
1.5 miSE
Free zoo with large mammals and penguins
Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis
38 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri, the Saint Louis Zoo stands as a beacon of wildlife conservation and family entertainment. With its roots stretching back to the 1904 World's Fair, this historic institution has grown into one of the most...
1.1 miSE
Monuments and statues
Apotheosis of St. Louis, St. Louis
29 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...
0.6 miNE
Street, Nightlife, Dancing
Delmar Loop, St. Louis
15 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...
0.5 miSE
Washington University fine-arts center
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis
12 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.
1.4 miSE
Zoo
Bayer Insectarium, St. Louis
37 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.
0.6 miSW
Universities and schools
Fontbonne University, St. Louis
17 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.
1.6 miSE
Park, Playground
Turtle Park, St. Louis
40 min walk • Turtle Park is a sculpture park located at the southern edge of Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Tamm Avenue. The park contains seven concrete turtles and one snake. The turtles were designed and sculpted by Bob Cassilly and the park opened in August 1996.
0.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
Wydown/Skinker, St. Louis
21 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.
~1490 ftE
Observatories and planetariums
Crow Observatory, St. Louis
8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Washington University in St. Louis?

Nearby attractions include Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District, St. Louis (3 min walk), Olin Library, St. Louis (5 min walk), Crow Observatory, St. Louis (8 min walk), Brookings Hall, St. Louis (9 min walk).

How to get to Washington University in St. Louis by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington University in St. Louis:

Bus

Snow Way at Throop EB • Lines: 5 (2 min walk)
Forsyth at Wallace Circle • Lines: 5 (6 min walk)

Light rail

University City-Big Bend • Lines: Blue (7 min walk)
Skinker • Lines: Blue (15 min walk)

Tram

University City Library • Lines: Loop Trolley (12 min walk)
Leland Avenue • Lines: Loop Trolley (13 min walk)

Train

River's Edge Station (38 min walk)