Jewel Box, St. Louis

Name: Jewel Box
Address: Forest Park, St. Louis, 63112, United States

#53 among attractions in St. Louis

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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. ()

Built: 1936 (88 years ago)Architectural style: Art DecoCoordinates: 38°38'7"N, 90°16'49"W

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Forest ParkSt. Louis 63112 United States

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Jewel Box – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Forest Park, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo, Apotheosis of St. Louis.

~1440 ftNW
Sprawling historic public space
Forest Park, St. Louis
7 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.
0.8 miW
Wide-ranging art exhibits
Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis
21 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...
0.6 miW
Free zoo with large mammals and penguins
Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis
15 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...
0.8 miW
Monuments and statues
Apotheosis of St. Louis, St. Louis
21 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...
0.7 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Missouri History Museum, St. Louis
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis' vibrant Forest Park, the Missouri History Museum stands as a proud custodian of the region's past. This esteemed institution is dedicated to sharing the rich tapestry of Missouri's history through a wide array of exhibits, educational...
0.7 miSE
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...
~1680 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
The Muny, St. Louis
9 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.
0.6 miW
Zoo
Bayer Insectarium, St. Louis
16 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.
1.2 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis
31 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 miNE
Skyscraper
One Hundred Above the Park, St. Louis
26 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.
0.7 miW
Park, Playground
Turtle Park, St. Louis
19 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Jewel Box?

Nearby attractions include Forest Park, St. Louis (7 min walk), The Muny, St. Louis (9 min walk), Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis (15 min walk), Memorial to the Confederate Dead, St. Louis (16 min walk).

How to get to Jewel Box by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jewel Box:

Train

Red Rocks Station (11 min walk)
4D Theater Stop (12 min walk)

Tram

Missouri History Museum/Forest Park • Lines: Loop Trolley (18 min walk)
Forest Park - DeBaliviere Metrolink • Lines: Loop Trolley (24 min walk)

Light rail

Forest Park-DeBaliviere • Lines: Blue, Red (23 min walk)
Central West End • Lines: Blue, Red (25 min walk)

Bus

Skinker at Brookings • Lines: 5 (36 min walk)