Central West End

This diverse, sophisticated district features a variety of fine restaurants, sidewalk cafés, clubs, galleries, bookstores, stylish boutiques, and specialty and antique shops. It is situated in the central area of St. Louis, a short distance from Forest Park. Established during the Westward Expansion, this prestigious neighborhood is the site of some of the finest and most elegant homes in the city. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis is the centerpiece of the district and features the world's largest collection of mosaic art.