St. Louis Area Neighborhoods and Communities
By David O'Brien, About.com Guide to St. Louis
The St. Louis area has dozens of distinct neighborhoods, suburbs, surrounding towns and villages. The city alone has nearly 80 neighborhoods, and St. Louis County adds another 91 municipalities. Picking the community that's best for you can be challenging, especially if you're new to the area. Here's information about many of the area's neighborhoods and neighboring towns.
St. Louis City Neighborhoods
The City of St. Louis has 79 distinct neighborhoods, each with its own history, personality and devoted group of residents. From traditionally ethnic neighborhoods like the Hill, Dogtown or Dutchtown, to historic areas like Soulard and Benton Park, St. Louis has neighborhoods for almost everyone.
Surrounding Towns and Cities
Within an hour's drive of downtown St. Louis, there's everything from small villages set atop river bluffs, to large bustling towns with their own unique history and attractions. Here's information about some of the area's most popular bedroom communities and neighboring cities.
