About Laclede’s Landing
Everything You Need to Know About Life on Laclede’s Landing
The Place Where
St. Louis Started
We like to say that St. Louis started here when Pierre Laclède landed on present-day Laclede’s Landing more than 250 years ago. Today, Laclede’s Landing stands on nine historic blocks in the heart of Downtown St. Louis, home to dozens of businesses and just steps away from the Mississippi River and the Arch. In the years in between, the district served as a hub for explorers and traders in the early years, then for tobacco and manufacturing industries as the city later expanded.
One thing has remained true in all those years: St. Louis started here as a place of discovery, and we aren’t planning on stopping that tradition anytime soon. So whether you’re in the mood to join our celebration, catch a glimpse of the Arch from St. Louis’s most storied alleyway, or you want to discover an adventure all your own, Laclede’s Landing welcomes you.
What’s Special
About Laclede’s Landing?
With dozens of neighborhoods worth visiting in the City of St. Louis, you’re probably wondering what makes Laclede’s Landing special from anywhere else. Here’s a quick rundown.
A Rich History
As one of the oldest districts in the city, the Landing has deep ties to the history of St. Louis. Legend says that Laclède landed here (hence the name) in 1763 and decided this was the ideal place to start a fur trading settlement on the banks of the Mississippi. Following that, the neighborhood became instrumental in St. Louis’s growth as a city and the Western Expansion of the United States. If you’re looking to take a deep dive into local history, the Landing is an ideal place to start with 17 historic buildings to explore.
Where St. Louis Celebrates
If history isn’t your thing and you’d rather celebrate today than yesterday, a good time is a given here on Laclede’s Landing. From weddings and block parties to a couple’s night out, the people of St. Louis (and even visitors!) have always flocked to the Landing to celebrate and cherish life’s special moments. Ever find yourself wondering where to go? On the Landing, finding an answer to that question is easier than ever before.
St. Louis Is a Step Away
We can’t even come close to counting everything to do within walking distance of Laclede’s Landing. The Gateway Arch and the Mississippi River are both a block away. Busch Stadium and the America’s Center Convention Complex are also within easy walking distance. Even if you don’t feel like walking (or driving), you can experience all that St. Louis has to offer right here on the Landing.
Start Planning Your Visit
Ready to start planning a day (or a week!) on Laclede’s Landing? Our sample itineraries make it easy to uncover all the Landing has to offer.
Here’s a look at life on #LacledesLanding.
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