The Gateway Arch is far and away the most prominent, and with good reason not only is it the tallest national monument in the world, it's responsible for St. Louis is positively brimming with historic sites and landmarks. Louis's oldest neighborhood, and today it draws a younger crowd to its clubs, lounges, and upscale restaurants. Laclede's Landing, once a thriving industrial district, has seen most of its warehouses and buildings converted into trendy restaurants and nightlife spots, though the cobblestone streets remain, and you can ride through them on horse-drawn carriages. Downtown is the business and financial hub of the city, but it also offers a number of noteworthy attractions, not least of which is the iconic St.
This results in a variance of experiences and cultural flavors throughout the city. Louis, more than in any other city in America.
There are 79 distinct, government-designated, neighborhoods in St. Louis's most unique features and characteristics.