Our Neighborhood

Lafayette Square is elegantly located just east of historic Lafayette Park, a popular setting for concerts, outdoor films, jogging, picnics and baseball games played on a vintage-style field.  The green space is surrounded by stately Victorian townhouses while the Square features a lively restaurant scene boasting some of the cities best wine bars, coffee shops, local breweries and eateries.  Other fine retail establishments include a local dog groomer and gift and decor shops.

 

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Lafayette Park was set aside from the St. Louis Common in 1836 and dedicated in 1851 as one of the first public parks in the city.  It is considered by many historians to be the oldest urban park west of the Mississippi River.  The 30 acre park is surrounded by original fencing and features walking paths, a beautifully restored Park House built in 1867.  Historic statues, fountains, restored iron bridges and modern sculptures make Lafayette Park one of the most popular wedding photo venues in St. Louis.

 

Revolutionary War canons, originally mounted on the 28-gun British frigate Actaen, now function as a climbing course for kids (and grownups) of all ages.  These canons were raised from their underwater resting place in Charleston harbor and donated to the park by St. Louis veterans in 1897.

 

Whether you visit to watch the St. Louis Perfectos playing 1860's rules baseball, enjoy an evening concert in the park or just soak in the idyllic surroundings, please don't miss the serene beauty of this magnificent space.

 

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Soulard, known for its blues scene, has raucous bars with live music alongside casual pizzerias, down-to-earth Southern restaurants and seafood spots serving St. Louis style oysters and crawfish.  Established in 1779, Soulard Farmers Market displays a colorful spread of produce, meats and cheeses.  Nearby, the cities' largest brewery, 19th-century Anheuser-Busch, offers daily tours.  The area’s lively annual Mardi Gras parade draws big crowds every February.

 

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Right Next Door - the Georgian Condominiums has great neighbors.  Fields Foods and Walgreens provide convenient retail access to all the basics, while The Bellwether and sister restaurant Polite Society, provide great dining venues under the supervision of Executive Chef Thomas Futrell.    

 

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