Barretts Tunnels, Fenton

Name: Barretts Tunnels
Address: Fenton, United States

#3 among attractions in Fenton

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The Barretts Tunnels are a pair of railroad tunnels in St. Louis County, Missouri, the first ones built west of the Mississippi River. They were built by the Pacific Railroad in 1853. ()

Coordinates: 38°34'11"N, 90°27'53"W

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Fenton United States

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Barretts Tunnels – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Transportation, Laumeier Sculpture Park, West County Center, Phantom Forest Conservation Area.

~950 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Museum of Transportation, St. Louis
5 min walk • The Museum of Transportation in St. Louis, United States, is a haven for enthusiasts of historical vehicles and transportation heritage. This comprehensive museum boasts an impressive collection that spans the history of American transportation, with a particular focus...
3 miSE
Museum, Park, Sculpture
Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis
78 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis, Laumeier Sculpture Park is an open-air gallery that transcends traditional museum boundaries by showcasing large-scale works in a natural setting. Sprawling over 105 acres, the park offers an immersive cultural experience where art...
2.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
West County Center, St. Louis
63 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of St. Louis, West County Center stands as a premier shopping destination, offering a diverse retail experience to locals and visitors alike. This sprawling shopping center boasts over 150 stores, providing a plethora of options for every...
1.1 miN
Park
Phantom Forest Conservation Area, Ballwin
29 min walk • Phantom Forest Conservation Area is a 13-acre park located in the city of Des Peres in St. Louis County, Missouri. Positioned deep in suburban St. Louis, Phantom Forest offers outdoor recreational opportunities to nearby communities. The park is located on Barrett Station Road between Manchester Road and Dougherty Ferry Road.
3 miNW
Church
Manchester United Methodist Church, St. Louis
77 min walk • Manchester United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church in Manchester, Missouri. It was the first church to be established in the western part of St. Louis County and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
1.5 miNE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Kraus House, St. Louis
39 min walk • The Kraus House, also known as the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park, is a house in Kirkwood, Missouri designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The house was designed and constructed for Russell and Ruth Goetz Kraus, and the initial design was conceived in 1950.
2 miSW
38°32'58"N • 90°29'28"W
Frisco Train Store, St. Louis
51 min walk • Park, Shopping
3 miE
Area
Kirkwood, St. Louis
76 min walk • Kirkwood is an inner-ring western suburb of St. Louis located in St. Louis County, Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 27,540. Founded in 1853, the city is named after James P. Kirkwood, builder of the Pacific Railroad through that city. It was the first planned suburb located west of the Mississippi River.
2.4 miNW
City, Area
Manchester, St. Louis
63 min walk • Manchester is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It is a western suburb of St. Louis. The population was 18,333 at the 2020 census.
1.3 miN
Park
Bittersweet Woods Conservation Area, Ballwin
34 min walk • Bittersweet Woods Conservation Area is a 10-acre park located in the city of Des Peres in St. Louis County, Missouri. Positioned deep in suburban St. Louis, Bittersweet Woods offers outdoor recreational opportunities to nearby communities. The park is located on Barrett Station Road between Manchester Road and Dougherty Ferry Road.
2.7 miNE
City, Area
Des Peres, St. Louis
70 min walk • Des Peres is a city in west St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 8,373 at the 2010 census.