St. Louis Web Links

We St. Louisans are very proud of our hometown.  We identify each other by the high school we went to, the neighborhood in which we grew up, our places of worship, and the social scene.  We love music, and you can find it ALL here:  pop, R&B, classical, blues, jazz, gospel, country, rap, rock, and everything else.  As soon as you arrive, you'll know you're in the ultimate sports town, the billboards and apparel are everywhere:  Cardinals Baseball, Rams Football, Blues Hockey.  We have professional tennis and soccer, too.  Golf courses are plentiful.  We also have some of the best restaurants in the country!

We NEVER say "St. Louie,"  though, you may hear 'I'm from the 'Lou!' or 'the STL.'  By the way, when meeting someone in St. Louis for the first time, don't be surprised if this is one of the first questions you're asked, "What high school did you go to?"  It's a habit and a tradition.  We can't stop asking it, so just be prepared!

Yes, we're a city full of juxtapositions:  a small large town, cosmopolitan yet down-to-earth, sophisticated and still provincial at times.  There are wonderful surprises all over town, just waiting to be discovered again and again.  Here is a list of website links to help you learn more about St. Louis before you move here or find another great surprise as a current resident or native.  Bookmark this page since new entries may be added at any time!  Should you find a link that is not working properly, please email me ( Dona@DonaJColeman.com ).

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All About St. Louis	Check out this site for information “All About St. Louis”
St. Louis Front Page	A great source for news, business, and entertainment venues and events in St. Louis
St. Louis Today	The online version of St. Louis’ major daily newspaper, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
St. Louis American	The online version of St. Louis’ free African-American weekly newspaper which covers topics of interest and importance to all St. Louis residents.   Regularly recognized as the leading Black weekly newspaper in the country.
The Riverfront Times	Eclectic and contemporary, The RFT is an alternative and premier weekly newspaper.
KTVI	KTVI - Channel 2 is the Fox TV affiliate (Fox-owned and operated).  Call sign: KTeleVision Illinois (station originally licensed to Belleville, IL).
KMOV	KMOV – Channel 4 is the CBS TV affiliate (owned and operated by Belo Corp .)  Call sign origins are a local legend.  Widely believed to stand for Kirkwood MissOuri (after the venerable KMOX-AM, the radio station).
KSDK	KSDK – Channel 5 is the NBC television affiliate (owned and operated by Gannett).  Channel 5 was the first television station in Missouri when it went on the air on February 8, 1947 as KSD-TV.  The call sign refers to the original owner of the station, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
KETC	KETC – Channel 9 is the PBS member station in St. Louis.  The call letters represent the Educational Television Commission, the organization originally responsible for bringing public television to St. Louis.
KPLR	KPLR – Channel 11 is the CW Television Network affiliate in St. Louis, owned and operated by Tribune Broadcasting.  On September 18, 2006, KPLR became part of CW, which was created through a merger of the UPN (owned by CBS) and WB (a unit of Time Warner) networks.  The channel's call letters reflect the name of the family that founded and owned the station for almost 40 years:  Koplar.
KDNL	KDNL – Channel 30 is the ABC television affiliate in St. Louis, owned and operated by the Sinclair Broadcast Group.
KRBU	KRBU – Channel 46 is the My NetworkTV television affiliate in St. Louis.  WRBU is owned and operated by Roberts Broadcasting.  The channel's call letters since January 2003, WRBU, reflect the owner and the former television network:  Roberts Broadcasting (RB) and UPN (U).  My Network TV is owned by News Corporation, which began operations on September 5, 2006.  MyNetworkTV is a sister network to the Fox network, but operates separately.
METRO Transit	St. Louis’ rapid transit system includes a broad network of bus routes and the MetroLink light rail system.  An expansion of the system to serve areas farther south and west was completed in 2006.  There are plans for further expansion in the future.
City of St. Louis	This site provides volumes of information about the City including its history, neighborhoods, plans for development, and general operation.  A resource site for all individuals and families residing in or relocating to St. Louis.   St. Louis is one of a handful of stand-alone municipalities in the United States; it has no county affiliation.
St. Louis County	This website is the source of information about St. Louis County, its government, and services.  St. Louis County surrounds St. Louis City.
State of Missouri	If you’re considering making Missouri your new home state, or you already live here, this site is a comprehensive source of information about Missouri government and services.
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial	More popularly known as The Gateway Arch, the memorial is one of the most recognized national monuments in the United States.
St. Louis Attractions	Comprehensive guide to attractions in the Metropolitan St. Louis Area.
Fox Theatre	The Fabulous Fox offers a dazzling array of talent and entertainment 12 months a year.  Situated in the Mid-Town area, it is one of the anchors of the St. Louis Theatre district.
The Pageant	Already a firm fixture in the extended UCity Loop, the Pageant Theatre Nightclub was built specifically as a live music venue and opened for the first time on October 19, 2000.  The name is the only remnant from the long-gone Pageant movie theater which was located a few blocks east of the current location.
Opera Theatre of St. Louis	Opera in a fresh and very American style is the hallmark of this St. Louis institution.  Productions feature outstanding young artists in a small theatre where audiences and critics alike have come to expect sophisticated and musically impeccable productions.
Black Repertory Theatre of St. Louis	In its 30th year, The Black Rep is the nation's largest professional African-American theatre, providing platforms for interpretation of theatre, dance and other creative expressions from the African-American perspective.  The company has been committed to entertaining diverse audiences, educating promising youth, and enriching our community for nearly thirty years.  It has been considered the model for other like theatres across the nation.
St. Louis Repertory Theatre	Started as a small, collegiate theatre troupe in 1966, the St. Louis Repertory has grown into the St. Louis region's leading professional theatre.  A combination of professional theatre, and undergraduate training ground, the Rep still breaks new ground each year to the delight of its audiences.
Municipal Theatre of St. Louis (the MUNY)	A permanent outdoor theatre in Forest Park, sitting on the grounds where the 1904 World’s Fair was held.  Although many stars have appeared on stage at The Muny, one essential truth has remained about the nation's oldest and largest outdoor theatre:  its story is the story of St. Louis - and of St. Louisans.  This is a magical place; a truly unique American experience.
St. Louis Art Museum	World-class permanent and visiting collections help keep the museum within the ranks of the country’s top 10 museums in attendance, with an average of 500,000 visitors annually.
Historical Society Museum and Library	Preserves St. Louis and Missouri history through exhibitions, programs, research, publications, archives and permanent collections.
St. Louis Science Center	The Center serves as a bridge between the scientist and layperson, encouraging an understanding of ecology and the environment, humanity, technology, and the space sciences and how each interrelates.
City Museum	Where the imagination runs wild . . . Offering art from recycled materials, artists at work, circus shows, and caves to explore.
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra	Founded in 1880, it is the second oldest symphony in the United States.
Jazz at the Bistro	The Bistro offers the only listening room in St. Louis for jazz with a world-class program of education and community outreach to match.  The hottest rising stars, Grammy winners, and jazz legends can all be found on the Jazz at the Bistro stage.
Laclede's Landing	The old village of St. Louis contained three streets:  La Grande Rue, Rue d'Eglise, and Rue des Granges (now First, Second and Third Streets, respectively).  Today, Laclede's Landing is a 9-block downtown area near the riverfront that features some of the most unique restaurants, sidewalk cafes, office space, live music and premier entertainment venues in St. Louis.  Visitors to Laclede's Landing can experience the charm of cobblestone streets and century old brick and cast iron facade buildings as they browse through specialty gift shops.  Development and growth of this area is on-going.
Union Station	Once the largest and busiest rail terminal in the world, St. Louis' Union Station is now "The Last Place for the Commonplace."  A National Historic Landmark, it was extensively renovated and reopened in 1985 and is a dynamic mixed-use project that includes a Hyatt hotel, office space, great shopping, delicious dining, and fabulous entertainment.
Fine St. Louis Dining	St. Louis has a wonderful array of world-class restaurants, both fine dining and casual.  So many that there are multiple websites dedicated to them.  Here's one . . .
Blueberry Hill	A St. Louis landmark filled with pop culture memorabilia including Chuck Berry, the Simpsons, the Beatles, Star Wars, jukeboxes, lunch boxes and toys.  Having been voted #1 Restaurant Bar in St. Louis and #1 for its famous Hamburger, one of its best features is a World-Class Jukebox of approximately 140,000 selections.
Blanche Touhill Performing Arts Center	Designed by the architectural firm of world-renowned architect I. M. Pei, the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center is one of St. Louis’ newest landmarks.  The Center brings the performing arts to the University of Missouri-St. Louis and to audiences from the St. Louis area and across the Midwest.  UM-St. Louis students have incredible opportunities to train and display their talents in a world-class performance hall while serving as a cultural classroom for the community.
Center of Creative Arts (COCA)	COCA provides an integrated forum to foster the appreciation of the arts in the greater St. Louis community by producing and presenting performances, exhibitions, and educational programs.
Bissell Hill Mansion Dinner Theatre	St. Louis’ oldest “hysterical” landmark!  The murder mystery dinner is one of the most entertaining ways to spend an evening in St. Louis.
St. Louis Walk of Fame	Modeled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the St. Louis Walk of Fame is a non-profit organization founded in 1988 to provide a showcase for the cultural heritage of St. Louis and to advance the knowledge, awareness and appreciation of great St. Louisans and their accomplishments.
Missouri Botanical Gardens	Founded in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the oldest botanical institutions in the country and a National Historic Landmark.  The Garden is a center for botanical research and science education, as well as an oasis in the City of St. Louis - 79 acres of beautiful horticultural display, including a 14-acre Japanese strolling garden, the Climatron® conservatory, and Garden founder Henry Shaw's original 1850 estate home.
The Butterfly House	One of St. Louis' Newer Family Attractions.  The Butterfly House is a not-for-profit organization established in 1995.
St. Louis Zoo	Founded in 1910 by a local zoological society.  The City of St. Louis set aside 77 acres in Forest Park for a zoo and named a Zoological Board of Control in 1913.  State legislation provided that "the zoo shall be forever free," which has kept the Zoo accessible to millions of visitors ever since.
St. Louis Forest Park	Officially opened to the public on June 24, 1876, Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States.   At 1,293 acres, it is approximately 500 acres larger than Central Park in New York City.  Today, it attracts more than 12 million visitors a year.  More than a scenic backdrop to our city; it is an active participant and catalyst in the St. Louis community.
St. Louis Blues Hockey	There is no hockey city with a team and fans like St. Louis.  The Blues are an institution.
St. Louis Cardinals Baseball	One of the oldest professional baseball franchises in the United States.  The Cardinals captured the 2006 Word Series Champion Pennant in the inaugural season of our new stadium.  Naturally, we are very proud of them  Seeing this team in action any year is a “must” in the St. Louis experience.
St. Louis Rams Football	1999 Super Bowl XXXIV Champions.  The 2007-08 season brings on new challenges for the coaches, players, and fans.  And another chance for the Super Bowl!
St. Louis Slam! Football	The St. Louis franchise in the National Women's  Football Association.  Yes!  There is professional women's football!  And true to our sports culture in St. Louis, WE HAVE A TEAM!  Check them out.
River City Rascals Baseball	St. Louis-area (O’Fallon, MO) minor league baseball team.
RiverCity Rage	St. Louis' National Indoor Football League team.
St. Louis Steamers Soccer	Long a major hotbed for soccer in the United States, St. Louis obtained a professional indoor soccer team in 1979.
St. Louis Aces Tennis	St. Louis’ World TeamTennis Pro League club.
St. Louis Area Golf Courses	You can’t swing a 9-iron anywhere in St. Louis without finding a golf course close by.  Check this website, though; it’s much easier.
Int'l Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame	Includes the history of bowling, a online museum gift shop, and various links about the sport of bowling.
St. Louis Community College	On April 3, 1962, voters in St. Louis City and County established the Junior College District of St. Louis-St. Louis County (JCD).  It was at the public’s request in 1961 that the college was established.  Today, with a service area that spans 718 square miles, St. Louis Community College is Missouri's largest and one of the nation's most noted and innovative community college systems.
St. Louis University	St. Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation.  Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States.
Washington University	Founded in 1853, Washington University is highly regarded for its commitment to excellence in learning.  An independent research university dedicated to challenging its faculty and students alike, all 50 states and over 90 nations are represented by its faculty and student body.
University of Missouri - St. Louis	The University of Missouri has provided teaching, research and service to the people of Missouri since it was founded in 1839.  It is the first publicly supported institution of higher education established in the Louisiana Territory.  With four campuses statewide, the University of Missouri is one of the nation's largest higher education institutions.
Webster University	Founded in 1915, Webster University is a private, non-profit, accredited University that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs with 100 campuses in the United States, Europe, China, and Thailand.
Harris-Stowe University	Harris-Stowe