DeMun, St. Louis

Name: DeMun
Address: St. Louis, United States

#340 among attractions in St. Louis

Neighbourhood, Neoclassical architecture

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The Hi-Pointe–DeMun Historic District is a historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The district, commonly referred to as “DeMun,” is a neighborhood straddling the city limits of St. Louis, Missouri and Clayton, Missouri. The district is roughly bounded by Clayton Road to the south, Big Bend Boulevard to the west, Northwood Avenue to the north, and Skinker Boulevard to the east, and consists of two subdivisions: DeMun Park and Hi-Pointe. ()

Coordinates: 38°38'14"N, 90°18'31"W

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ClaytonSt. Louis United States

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DeMun – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo, Apotheosis of St. Louis, Missouri History Museum.

0.8 miE
Wide-ranging art exhibits
Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis
20 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 miE
Free zoo with large mammals and penguins
Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis
25 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 miE
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...
1.3 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Missouri History Museum, St. Louis
35 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...
0.8 miNE
Washington University fine-arts center
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis
20 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.
0.9 miE
Zoo
Bayer Insectarium, St. Louis
24 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 miNW
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
Park, Playground
Turtle Park, St. Louis
24 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.
~1510 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Wydown/Skinker, St. Louis
8 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.
0.8 miN
Observatories and planetariums
Crow Observatory, St. Louis
22 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.
0.9 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Universities and schools
Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis
23 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 DeMun?

Nearby attractions include Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (5 min walk), Wydown/Skinker, St. Louis (8 min walk), Wydown-Forsyth District, St. Louis (12 min walk), Fontbonne University, St. Louis (13 min walk).

How to get to DeMun by public transport?

The nearest stations to DeMun:

Bus

Mallinckrodt Center • Lines: 5 (18 min walk)
Forsyth at Wallace Circle • Lines: 5 (18 min walk)

Train

River's Edge Station (24 min walk)
4D Theater Stop (28 min walk)

Light rail

Skinker • Lines: Blue (25 min walk)
University City-Big Bend • Lines: Blue (27 min walk)