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St. Louis Neighborhoods

Lafayette Square

The Lafayette Square neighborhood is among St. Louis’ most picturesque areas and one of its hottest redevelopment sites, with new condos and townhomes sprinkled among the historic homes. Named after the Revolutionary War hero who visited St. Louis in 1825, the square surrounds beautiful Lafayette Park, an oasis of greenery within the urban landscape. The park, which dates from 1836, is the first public park west of the Mississippi River.

The stately 1870s and 1880s “painted ladies” that frame the square have been called the finest and largest collection of Victorian-era architecture in the country. The area also has won the title of one of the “Prettiest Painted Places” in America. Drive around the 30-acre park to sample the neighborhood’s architecture and check out the area’s elegant bed & breakfast inns where visitors enjoy Victorian luxury just a mile from the Gateway Arch. Acclaimed new restaurants and Park Avenue Plaza anchor the neighborhood. The annual House & Garden Tour and a Victorian Art Festival are held in June and parlor tours take place during the holiday season.

From downtown St. Louis, take Market Street west to Jefferson Avenue south and turn east on Park. For more information, call (314) 772-5724 or click on www.lafayettesquare.org.