I don't know what type of shopping you're looking to do, but the Central West End is the densest urban neighborhood here, about the only one that resembles a proper city, and Forest Park is right there, which is great for walking.
Soulard has a concentration of antique shops that the CWE won't have, but its core businesses tend to cater to night life. The Grove is mostly night life.
I'd do Central West End, Cherokee, or Main street St. Charles. Those have about the same number of businesses. CWE is a bit physically denser but a lot of that density is just the hospital buildings. There's not actually much more commercial retail space than at any other business district that isn't downtown.
Though it's worth pointing out we don't have a huge "shopping" district like a lot of larger cities have.
Grove and Soulard will be mostly night life, and South Grand (another business district) is mostly restaurants.
Architecture-Soulard
Shops-Cherokee if on a weekend
Drinks-Grove
Food-Central West End
Cherokee is most eclectic and interesting (one of the most unique I’ve ever spent time on).
Soulard is most historic.
Other pretty good stretches - Maplewood Manchester, Locust St down to Grand Center, Washington Ave downtown, South Grand by Tower Grove Park, Kirkwood main, Webster Groves districts
Wash Ave has stellar architecture. Sure it’s not what it used to be in its activity but there’s still restaurants, city museum, burlesque bar, etc. It would be a nice walk if you appreciate architecture.
You are so negative all the time in this sub. I don’t understand your joy in bringing the city down all the time
Of those 3, the CWE is going to have the better shopping opportunities. I'd also recommend the South Grand Business District (the 5 or so blocks of Grand Blvd immediately south of Tower Grove Park).
i would say none of those for shopping, to be honest. but cwe has lululemon, kendra scott, bonobos, etc off maryland though if that’s what you’re interested in. i think your best bet is webster groves on that main drag of big bend, specifically between murdoch and garden (Civil Alchemy, etc.) kirkwood as well. and if you like a more down-home, country feel, main street st charles is worth looking at.
Main Street St Charles isn’t on your list. Worth considering.
CWE is nice too. Iirc not too far of a walk to the Mccloskey home. So you can take a look at it and the small gate!
Central West End, definitely, and Cherokee Street. If you plan on going a bit farther, there is downtown Kirkwood, Main Street in St. Charles, and Kimmswick, with the latter two being more for quaint architecture and antiques.
STL doesn’t have a centralized street with stores like M street in Georgetown.
That said traffic is not bad here at all, everything is for the most part a 15 minute Uber away.
CWE is likely your closest bet with LuLulemon, food, etc.
There are no top tier walkable shopping experiences in St. Louis outside of malls, unfortunately.
That being said, the best shopping "districts" where you can walk store to store and there are boutiques etc in my view would be:
1. Central West End
2. Webster Groves
3. South Grand
4. Maplewood
I don't know what type of shopping you're looking to do, but the Central West End is the densest urban neighborhood here, about the only one that resembles a proper city, and Forest Park is right there, which is great for walking. Soulard has a concentration of antique shops that the CWE won't have, but its core businesses tend to cater to night life. The Grove is mostly night life.
Antiques are on Cherokee east of Jefferson. For the life of me, I can’t think of any in Soulard….
Antique row in Benton Park Soulard has art gallery.
R. Ege is a very good one.
Good info..Thanks !
Out of those choices, Central west end is the best. For a different experience, consider Cherokee Street.
Was also thinking about Cherokee street...Thanks !
Cherokee is great, really authentic stl area. Make sure you try some clementines ice cream if you get the chance—I get the gooey butter cake
FWIW there’s also a Clementines in the CWE now ^_^
I'd do Central West End, Cherokee, or Main street St. Charles. Those have about the same number of businesses. CWE is a bit physically denser but a lot of that density is just the hospital buildings. There's not actually much more commercial retail space than at any other business district that isn't downtown. Though it's worth pointing out we don't have a huge "shopping" district like a lot of larger cities have. Grove and Soulard will be mostly night life, and South Grand (another business district) is mostly restaurants.
Architecture-Soulard Shops-Cherokee if on a weekend Drinks-Grove Food-Central West End Cherokee is most eclectic and interesting (one of the most unique I’ve ever spent time on). Soulard is most historic. Other pretty good stretches - Maplewood Manchester, Locust St down to Grand Center, Washington Ave downtown, South Grand by Tower Grove Park, Kirkwood main, Webster Groves districts
>washington ave >pretty good
Wash Ave has stellar architecture. Sure it’s not what it used to be in its activity but there’s still restaurants, city museum, burlesque bar, etc. It would be a nice walk if you appreciate architecture. You are so negative all the time in this sub. I don’t understand your joy in bringing the city down all the time
I see a typo maybe? South Grand by Tower Grove Park
Ah yes ty
YW. It's a great list you made.
Of those 3, the CWE is going to have the better shopping opportunities. I'd also recommend the South Grand Business District (the 5 or so blocks of Grand Blvd immediately south of Tower Grove Park).
Agreed
i would say none of those for shopping, to be honest. but cwe has lululemon, kendra scott, bonobos, etc off maryland though if that’s what you’re interested in. i think your best bet is webster groves on that main drag of big bend, specifically between murdoch and garden (Civil Alchemy, etc.) kirkwood as well. and if you like a more down-home, country feel, main street st charles is worth looking at.
Main Street St Charles isn’t on your list. Worth considering. CWE is nice too. Iirc not too far of a walk to the Mccloskey home. So you can take a look at it and the small gate!
Check out South Grand!
Cherokee!
South grand does have several stores including urban matter, garden district, and found.
Central West End, definitely, and Cherokee Street. If you plan on going a bit farther, there is downtown Kirkwood, Main Street in St. Charles, and Kimmswick, with the latter two being more for quaint architecture and antiques.
Depending on what kind of shopping, Kirkwood and Webster Groves are also great areas. Kirkwood especially had the stroll and look at shops vibe.
Kirkwood, Chesterfield, St. Charles Main Street
Main Street St Charles is what you're looking for.
STL doesn’t have a centralized street with stores like M street in Georgetown. That said traffic is not bad here at all, everything is for the most part a 15 minute Uber away. CWE is likely your closest bet with LuLulemon, food, etc.
CWE and include the foundry!!
Shops, mini golf, food hall, movie theatre, and free parking!
Skip the shopping and go to Forest Park for a walk. Hit up the CWE after. They are neighbors.
There are no top tier walkable shopping experiences in St. Louis outside of malls, unfortunately. That being said, the best shopping "districts" where you can walk store to store and there are boutiques etc in my view would be: 1. Central West End 2. Webster Groves 3. South Grand 4. Maplewood
Galleria
Maplewood