Top 4 Places to Call Home in St. Louis

St. Louis is one of the biggest cities in America, and even if you limit yourself to the neighborhoods within the city limits, you can find plenty of vibrant, exciting places to live. The downtown district by the Mississippi River has great retail stores and old restaurants, and the suburban west end has plenty of clean, quiet neighborhoods where you can choose from hundreds of lovely homes and apartment buildings. The city’s neighborhoods have unique shops and small boutiques, so if you’re thinking of moving to St. Louis, here are a few neighborhoods to consider.

1. Hi-Pointe

Hi-Pointe is a neighborhood just southwest of Forest Park, and it covers the area from Oakland Avenue to Dale Avenue and from Louisville Avenue up to the city’s border with Richmond Heights. It’s a mostly residential neighborhood with single-family homes, and there are plenty of bars and restaurants in the area. You won’t have trouble finding things to do as a family, either, since the St. Louis Zoo and the St. Louis Art Museum are in the nearby park.

2. Wydown-Skinker

Wydown-Skinker is another neighborhood at the west end of the city. It’s just north of Hi-Pointe and it covers the sliver of land between Forest Park and the suburb of Clayton. It’s just as residential as Hi-Pointe and is just as close to the Forest Park’s attractions, but the north end is only a block away from Washington University. Thanks to its proximity to the college, residents of this neighborhood are mostly young people, so there are plenty of cafes and bars in the area.

3. Skinker DeBaliviere

Skinker DeBaliviere is adjacent to Wydown-Skinker between Delmar Boulevard, DeBaliviere Avenue, Forest Park, and the city limits. This neighborhood is also close to Forest Park and Washington University, but it has a few more apartment complexes for residents who don’t need the space a single-family home offers. You can also find plenty of businesses along Delmar Boulevard at the north end of the neighborhood.

4. Benton Park

Benton Park is on the east side of the city and is one of the oldest neighborhoods in St. Louis. You can find it between Gravois Avenue, I-55, Cherokee Street, and Jefferson Avenue. Benton Park was a popular location for breweries back in the day thanks to its natural underground caves ideal for storing beer. Today, the Anheuser-Busch brewery is located just across the street. For a more local flavor, Bluewood Brewing is in the south end of the neighborhood. Benton Park also includes plenty of places to eat, like Gus’ Pretzel Shop, a bakery that has been open since 1920.

There are plenty of other great neighborhoods in St. Louis in addition to the ones listed here. Across St. Louis, you’ll find lovely places to live. Deciding which neighborhood is best for you depends on your housing needs and where you work or go to school. In any case, one of these neighborhoods is sure to be perfect for you and your family.

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