Dogtown, St. Louis

Name: Dogtown
Address: St. Louis, United States

#346 among attractions in St. Louis

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Dogtown is a traditionally Irish section of St. Louis, Missouri. It is located south of Forest Park, with its southeastern edge abutting the traditionally Italian section of town, The Hill neighborhood. The neighborhood is anchored by St. James the Greater Catholic Church. ()

Coordinates: 38°37'33"N, 90°17'36"W

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Dogtown (Clayton-Tamm)St. Louis United States

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

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

1 miNE
Sprawling historic public space
Forest Park, St. Louis
26 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.
0.9 miN
Wide-ranging art exhibits
Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis
24 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...
0.7 miN
Free zoo with large mammals and penguins
Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis
17 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 miN
Monuments and statues
Apotheosis of St. Louis, St. Louis
25 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...
1.2 miE
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis
32 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...
1.2 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
The Muny, St. Louis
31 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.
1 miNE
Garden
Jewel Box, St. Louis
25 min walk • 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.
0.6 miN
Zoo
Bayer Insectarium, St. Louis
17 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.
1.6 miNW
Universities and schools
Fontbonne University, St. Louis
42 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.
0.4 miN
Park, Playground
Turtle Park, St. Louis
11 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.
1.2 miE
Neighbourhood
Kings Oak, St. Louis
32 min walk • Kings Oak is a neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. The neighborhood is named for two of its streets that make up the neighborhood's boundaries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dogtown?

Nearby attractions include Clayton/Tamm, St. Louis (5 min walk), Turtle Park, St. Louis (11 min walk), Hi-Pointe, St. Louis (16 min walk), Bayer Insectarium, St. Louis (17 min walk).

How to get to Dogtown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dogtown:

Train

River's Edge Station (15 min walk)
Red Rocks Station (16 min walk)