Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District, St. Louis

Name: Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District
Address: St. Louis, United States

#330 among attractions in St. Louis

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Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District

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The Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District was the site of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition and the 1904 Summer Olympics. Many of the exposition buildings were temporary in nature, but a number of permanent structures were built and are used by Washington University, which calls this area the Danforth Campus. The district includes more than fifty structures, of which twenty are in the Collegiate Gothic style. ()

Coordinates: 38°38'55"N, 90°18'34"W

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University CitySt. Louis United States

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Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Pageant, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo, Apotheosis of St. Louis.

0.8 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
The Pageant, St. Louis
21 min walk • The Pageant, nestled in the vibrant Delmar Loop area of St. Louis, United States, is a renowned concert nightclub that has become a staple of the city's music and entertainment scene. Since opening its doors in October 2000, this mid-sized venue has earned a reputation...
1 miSE
Wide-ranging art exhibits
Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis
27 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...
1.4 miSE
Free zoo with large mammals and penguins
Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis
36 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 miSE
Monuments and statues
Apotheosis of St. Louis, St. Louis
27 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...
0.6 miNE
Street, Nightlife, Dancing
Delmar Loop, St. Louis
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis, the Delmar Loop is a vibrant, bustling entertainment district renowned for its eclectic mix of culture, dining, shopping, and nightlife. Encompassing a six-block stretch of Delmar Boulevard, this energetic corridor is often referred...
0.4 miE
Washington University fine-arts center
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis
10 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.
1.3 miSE
Zoo
Bayer Insectarium, St. Louis
35 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.
0.6 miSW
Universities and schools
Fontbonne University, St. Louis
16 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.
1.5 miSE
Park, Playground
Turtle Park, St. Louis
38 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.
0.7 miSE
Neighbourhood
Wydown/Skinker, St. Louis
18 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.
~1180 ftE
Observatories and planetariums
Crow Observatory, St. Louis
6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis (3 min walk), Olin Library, St. Louis (3 min walk), Crow Observatory, St. Louis (6 min walk), Brookings Hall, St. Louis (7 min walk).

How to get to Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District:

Bus

Mallinckrodt Center • Lines: 5 (4 min walk)
Forsyth at Wallace Circle • Lines: 5 (4 min walk)

Light rail

University City-Big Bend • Lines: Blue (9 min walk)
Skinker • Lines: Blue (13 min walk)

Tram

University City Library • Lines: Loop Trolley (14 min walk)
Leland Avenue • Lines: Loop Trolley (14 min walk)

Train

River's Edge Station (36 min walk)
4D Theater Stop (37 min walk)