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Cherokee Street

· St. Louis, MO

Why you should go…

Cherokee Street is a historic commercial corridor on the south side of St. Louis, Missouri, managed in part by the Cherokee Lemp Special Business District. The district spans about six blocks of antique shops, galleries, restaurants and murals along Cherokee Street and DeMenil Place, near landmarks such as the Lemp Mansion and Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion. It is promoted as a walkable arts and antiquing destination less than two miles from the Gateway Arch.

  • #antiques
  • #historic district
  • #shopping
  • #arts
  • #st. louis

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Cherokee Street, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour

    Free

    Tour the historic home of Budweiser, famed Clydesdales, gorgeous 1800s brewhouses and a cold one at the end. Free!

    1.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Shopping
    Foodie Favorite

    Soulard Farmers Market

    Free

    One of America's oldest public markets, trading since 1779, produce, spices, mini donuts and pure St. Louis character.

    1.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Date Night

    Missouri Botanical Garden

    Under $25

    79 acres of horticultural bliss, a grand Victorian glasshouse, a serene Japanese garden and blooms in every season.

    2.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Foodie Favorite

    The Hill

    Free

    St. Louis' Italian-American neighborhood, dense with family-run restaurants and bakeries.

    2.8 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    St. Louis Central Library

    Free

    Beaux-Arts landmark library in downtown St. Louis, free to explore inside and out.

    3.0 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Gateway Arch National Park

    Under $25

    Ride a tiny tram pod 630 feet up America's tallest monument for sweeping views of the Mississippi and the city skyline.

    3.3 mi awayMore like this