Peacock Alley, St. Louis

#261 among attractions in St. Louis

Dancing, Nightlife

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Peacock Alley was one of St. Louis's most important jazz clubs in the 1950s. It was located in the former Mill Creek Valley neighborhood at 2935 Lawton Boulevard. It was close to Union Station, so it was favored among musicians due to the proximity. The venue was initially opened in 1944 in the basement of Midtown Hotel as the Glass Bar. In 1955, the Glass Bar was remodeled and renamed to Peacock Alley. Some sources report that it was located in Gaslight Square, although this is incorrect. It attracted performances from Miles Davis, John Coltrane, the Chet Baker Quartet, J.J. Johnson, Max Roach, Kai Winding, Art Blakey and many others. ()

Coordinates: 38°38'0"N, 90°13'18"W

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MidtownSt. Louis United States

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Peacock Alley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chaifetz Arena, Powell Hall, Aloe Plaza, Samuel Cupples House.

~1860 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis
9 min walk • Chaifetz Arena stands as a modern landmark in the bustling city of St. Louis, United States, serving as a premier sports and entertainment venue. Opened in April 2008, this state-of-the-art arena is situated on the campus of Saint Louis University and has become a hub...
0.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Powell Hall, St. Louis
17 min walk • Powell Hall is the home of the St. Louis Symphony. It was named after Walter S. Powell, a local St. Louis businessman, whose widow donated $1 million towards the purchase and use of this hall by the symphony. The hall seats 2,683.
0.8 miE
Park
Aloe Plaza, St. Louis
21 min walk • Aloe Plaza is a small park and plaza in St Louis, directly in front of Union Station; it is the western terminus of the St. Louis Gateway Mall.
0.8 miW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Samuel Cupples House, St. Louis
21 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.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Scott Joplin House State Historic Site, St. Louis
12 min walk • The Scott Joplin House State Historic Site is located at 2658 Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri. It preserves the Scott Joplin Residence, the home of composer Scott Joplin from 1901 to 1903.
0.8 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
The Sheldon, St. Louis
20 min walk • The Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Missouri was designed by noted 1904 World's Fair architect Louis C. Spiering and built in 1912 as the home of the Ethical Society of St. Louis.
0.7 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Francis Xavier College Church, St. Louis
18 min walk • St. Francis Xavier College Church is a Catholic church in the Midtown neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, United States. The church was built by the Society of Jesus in 1836: the current building dates from 1884.
0.7 miNW
Skyscraper, Art Deco architecture
Continental Life Building, St. Louis
18 min walk • The Continental-Life Building, also known as the Continental Building, is an Art Deco skyscraper in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, which was completed in 1930. The building is located in Grand Center in St.
0.8 miNW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Grand Center, St. Louis
21 min walk • The Grand Center Arts District is located in the Midtown St. Louis Historic District north of the Saint Louis University campus. Referred to colloquially as Grand Center, the neighborhood's formal name is Covenant Blu Grand Center. The neighborhood's is a member of the Global Cultural Districts Network.
0.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Fox Theatre, St. Louis
18 min walk • The Fox Theatre, a former movie palace, is a performing arts center located at 527 N. Grand Blvd. in St. Louis, Missouri. Also known as "The Fabulous Fox", it is situated in the arts district of the Grand Center area in Midtown St. Louis, one block north of Saint Louis University. It opened in 1929 and was completely restored in 1982.
0.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis
17 min walk • The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is an American symphony orchestra based in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1880 by Joseph Otten as the St. Louis Choral Society, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is the second-oldest professional symphony orchestra in the United States, preceded only by the New York Philharmonic.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Peacock Alley?

Nearby attractions include Central Baptist Church, St. Louis (6 min walk), More Automobile Company Building, St. Louis (7 min walk), Locust Street Automotive District, St. Louis (8 min walk), Cadillac Automobile Company Building, St. Louis (9 min walk).

How to get to Peacock Alley by public transport?

The nearest stations to Peacock Alley:

Light rail

Grand • Lines: Blue, Red (20 min walk)
Union Station • Lines: Blue, Red (24 min walk)

Train

Saint Louis (30 min walk)

Bus

P • Lines: 174X (30 min walk)
N • Lines: 74 (30 min walk)