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The Hill
2024-06-14 16:33:34 UTC
A few weeks ago, I left the house early to catch the sun rising in The Hill. The Hill is a ‘long-established Italian-American neighborhood with family-owned delis, sandwich shops and bakeries on Marconi Avenue, and trattorias, pizzerias and upscale Italian eateries dotting the streets around Shaw and Wilson avenues’. Italian…

Citygarden Sculpture Park
2024-06-01 11:43:00 UTC
On a recent walkabout, I stumbled upon the Citygarden Sculpture Park. It’s an urban sculpture park located in downtown St. Louis, currently under renovation. The park contains free interactive art along with gardens and fountains that cover nearly two blocks in the downtown area. It is located between Eighth, Tenth,…

Trains & Tracks
2024-05-24 11:23:46 UTC
I love trains and tracks. There’s something about their linear movement along leading lines that I find fascinating. To add, my grandfather worked on the railroad for 40 years. So the interest and attraction is there because it’s been passed along in the family. Over the years, I’ve taken countless…

St Louis Public Library
2024-05-17 11:01:24 UTC
The St Louis Public Library - Central is an amazing building. Not only does it have impressive architectural features inside and out, it blends both natural and interior lighting in amazing ways. The St. Louis Public Library’s flagship, Central Library was built in 1912 and is ‘a monument to the…

Klondike Park
2024-05-10 20:06:59 UTC
Klondike Park is part of the St Charles County Parks system. It’s a ‘scenic property that includes more than four miles of natural surface and paved trails, a lake for fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding, a unique birding and wildlife area, shelters, playgrounds, and sites for cabin and tent camping’. What’s…

Homes of Lafayette Square
2024-05-03 11:49:20 UTC
Lafayette Square is an elegant and attractive part of St Louis. The homes are gorgeous - the park is amazing - and the ambiance is inviting. According to their website, ‘The green space is surrounded by stately Victorian townhouses, with wine bars, relaxed coffee shops and Italian restaurants nearby. Park…

Earth Day Festival
2024-04-25 10:14:40 UTC
In honor of Earth Day (April 22), the annual Earth Day Festival was held at Forest Park. The festival ‘is a community tradition to learn about sustainable products and services offered by local businesses and organizations, meet local area non-profits that share Earth Day values, along with local entertainment and…

STL Cityscapes
2024-04-20 12:57:17 UTC
Wander STL was launched last year with the goal of showcasing the amazing city of St Louis (MO) and the surrounding area. Over time, I’ve had the joy of taking thousands of images from nearly every corner of the city and beyond. This 7 image set features some of my…

SLAM (St Louis Art Museum)
2024-04-12 10:48:56 UTC
The Saint Louis Art Museum (SLAM) is one of the major art museums in the United States and includes paintings, sculptures, cultural objects, and masterpieces from around the world. It was built in 1904 in anticipation of the World’s Fair being held in Forest Park. In addition to the featured…

Basilica of St Louis, King of France
2024-04-06 11:59:11 UTC
Adjacent to the Gateway Arch is the Basilica of St Louis, King of France. It’s also known as the Old Cathedral and is one of the most historic buildings in St Louis (Missouri). The church dates back to 1764 when Pierre Laclede and Auguste Chouteau (founders of St Louis) dedicated…

Boone Hays House
2024-03-30 12:35:08 UTC
The Boone Hays House is located in Defiance (MO) about 45 minutes west of St Louis. The House is part of the Daniel Boone Homestead, which is only a few miles to the west, and can be viewed on the left as you drive toward Matson Hill Park from the…

Busch Stadium
2024-03-25 17:04:13 UTC
If the Gateway Arch is the iconic symbol of St Louis (Missouri), Busch Stadium - ‘home of the Cardinals’ - is its darling child. Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village (a dining and entertainment district that runs adjacent to the stadium’s outfield) is a mecca for St Louis Cardinal Fans. While…

Union Station Hotel
2024-03-15 11:34:05 UTC
Union Station Hotel and its Grand Hall lobby is an ‘awe-inspiring ode to Americana’. Featuring nearly 600 rooms & suites, formal and casual dining, and a private event space with a Regency ballroom, the hotel is both elegant in design with touches of modern, contemporary flare. According to the St…

St Louis Basilica
2024-03-08 11:36:27 UTC
Every time I visit the St Louis Basilica (officially, the Cathedral Basilica of St Louis), I see and experience something new. Not only is this an amazing sacred space, but its dazzling mosaics and architecture are an assault on the senses. I have returned many times to try and photograph…

Augusta (MO)
2024-03-02 13:15:46 UTC
Augusta, Missouri is a picturesque little town nestled among the rolling hills situated on the bluffs of the Missouri River. It was incorporated in 1855, offering an array activities - Katy Trail State Park access, historical sites, wineries, a brewery, restaurants, a coffee shop, antiques, specialty stores, a spa, B…

The Orchid Show
2024-02-24 14:10:05 UTC
Between January 27 and February 25, 2024, the Missouri Botanical Garden (MBG) hosts its annual Orchid Show. According to the MBG, ‘the Garden’s permanent orchid collection lives in greenhouses, where they are cared for by horticulture staff. The annual Orchid Show is your once-a-year opportunity to see hundreds of these…

Historic Daniel Boone Home
2024-02-17 13:30:27 UTC
The Historic Daniel Boone Home site located in Defiance, Missouri features an historic, reconstructed 19th century village and gift shop. The house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and the property was donated in 2016 from Lindenwood University. Today it is maintained by the St…

The Grove
2024-02-03 15:06:45 UTC
The Grove is St Louis’s bohemian paradise! The minute you enter The Grove - from Vandeventer (on the east) or Kings Highway (on the West), you can feel the ‘vibe’. It’s one of those cool, hip, and chic spots on the St Louis mapscape that is lined with trendy restaurants,…

Route 66 Old Chain Of Rocks Bridge
2024-01-27 21:24:00 UTC
The Old Chain Of Rocks Bridge is one of the most iconic, historic, and decorated places along America’s beloved Route 66 highway. The bridge itself is a mile long and 24 feet wide linking Illinois and Missouri above the Mississippi River. It’s an immense structure of steel and offers amazing…

Street Art, Murals, and Graffiti
2024-01-20 11:34:19 UTC
Across the city of St Louis you’ll find a myriad of street art, murals, and graffiti. Behind each one is a very talented and gifted artist telling a story about the culture, history, and vibrancy of the city. There are two standouts where you’ll find countless pieces of art -…

Laumeier Sculpture Park
2024-01-13 14:35:00 UTC
Laumeier Sculpture Park is located in Sunset Hills, west of downtown St Louis. It’s a 105-acre, open-air museum and sculpture park and is maintained in partnership with St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Department. It houses over 60 outdoor sculptures and features a 1.4-mile walking trail along with educational programs.…

Dillard & Bollinger Mills
2024-01-08 01:21:28 UTC
Two of Missouri’s great state historic sites are Dillard Mill and Bollinger Mill. Dillard Mill is set on the waters of Huzzah Creek in Davisville, Missouri and is one of the state’s best-preserved gristmills, completed in 1908. Most of the machinery in the mill is still intact and original to…

Alleyway Classic
2023-12-30 14:15:16 UTC
A couple of weeks ago, I had a chance meeting with the owner of the ‘alleyway’ car that’s around the corner from my house. If you follow my photography, you’ll know that I have been photographing this car from nearly every angle and under all sorts of lighting conditions for…

Lafayette Square Christmas Lights
2023-12-22 11:36:27 UTC
Tis the season! A couple of weeks ago, I ventured out of the house early as morning light was about to break. I wanted to capture some of the local Christmas lights against the morning dawn here in Lafayette Square. The neighborhood feels really festive with so many homeowners decorating…

Brewery Lights
2023-12-16 13:58:00 UTC
Founded in 1852, Anheuser-Busch is one of the largest producers of beer in the world. The St Louis-based brewery hosts an annual Brewery Lights Festival (now in its 38th year) amplified by more than a million twinkling lights that decorate its elaborate red-brick buildings. It’s a great holiday experience that…

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