The Ville / Tandy Hills
Scott Joplin's neighborhood — ragtime music birthplace, Annie Malone's home
Best time
April-October (avoid cold winters), Cardinals baseball season
Currency
USD
Language
English
Mid-range / day
USD 120
Safety for Black Travelers
St. Louis has elevated crime rates in some neighborhoods. The downtown area, Grand Center arts district, and Forest Park are safe for tourists. The Gateway Arch area is very safe. Research specific areas before venturing out.
Neighborhoods to Know
Grand Center Arts District
St. Louis Symphony, Powell Hall, Black Repertory Theater
Delmar Divide
Delmar Blvd — the stark dividing line between affluent white north and segregated Black south — one of America's most documented racial divides
Must-Visit Places
Gateway Arch National Park
America's tallest monument — beautiful but understand the Dred Scott case was decided in St. Louis courts
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Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
Where the King of Ragtime composed and lived — beautifully restored
St. Louis, Missouri
Missouri History Museum
Excellent exhibits on Dred Scott case, St. Louis African American history
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Chuck Berry's former home and grave
St. Louis-born Chuck Berry — father of rock and roll, buried at Bellerive Cemetery
St. Louis, Missouri
Sweetie Pie's Restaurant Black-Owned
Miss Robbie's famous soul food restaurant — as seen on Oprah Winfrey Network
St. Louis, Missouri
Visa
No visa required for US citizens
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