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Laclede's Landing

  • January 10, 2007
  • Rated 4 of 5 by travellingdave from Calgary, Alberta
Laclede's Landing is the place to party in St. Louis. Built alongside the abandoned warehouses along the Mississippi, this district is home to many trendy bars and restaurants that have revitalized this once-dumpy sector of downtown St. Louis. The area has seen tremendous growth in recent years, as the city seeks to renew the area for tourism and economic growth. There is a wide variety of restaurants and bars to keep even the most skeptic tourist busy.

Start your visit at one of the many trendy bars, like Fat Tuesday or Sundeckers. If you don't drink alcohol, you'll find some good coffee shops here. Hungry? Visit one of Laclede's great restaurants, like the Old Spaghetti Factory or Show-Me's. Lucky's is another popular choice, right across from the arch.

During the day, there are Mississippi riverboat cruises that are available from the dock just east of Laclede's Landing on N Leonor K Sullivan Blvd. Some great southern music plays on loudspeakers from these boats, which cost around $10 per person to ride.

While Laclede's Landing is generally safe, don't wander aimlessly behind dark warehouses or venture north of the Embassy Hotel. Drug trade and homelessness is common here, and you might find yourself robbed and penniless. St. Louis is now considered to be the Murder capital of the USA (announced recently on CNN), so be aware of your surroundings at all times. When in doubt, stay close to busy areas, and if you don't like the vibes your getting, cross under I-70 back into downtown and you'll be safe from all harm.

There are two notable hotels in Laclede's Landing, these being the Embassy Suites and the Drury Inn. Both hotels are probably too rich for your blood, so there are some decently priced options nearby. The relatively scary Econo Lodge is a few blocks north of Laclede's, but drug trade is common at this hotel. The Ramada Inn is close to Laclede's too, but can be pricey.

Since Laclede's Landing is just a small neighbourhood, no admission is charged. Parking can be at a premium, though.

You can get there via St. Louis' metrolink. Get off at the Laclede's Landing station (this is especially important as you will spend a while getting back if you accidentally stay on and cross the river into East St. Louis, Illinois).

Visit Laclede's Landing online at: www.lacledeslanding.org

From journal Under the Arch - Sightseeing in Saint Louis

Laclede's Landing

  • July 26, 2000
  • Rated 2 of 5 by Ailuri from Cincinnati, Ohio
This is a pretty little district we discovered on our trip to St Louis. It’s close to the Arch and is worth the slight walk to go visit it. There used to be warehouses here along the river, but now it’s mostly restaurants and bars. We enjoyed a romantic stroll through the area, looking at the architecture and the people.

From journal St Louis - Fun on a Budget

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