MLK Bridge is 1 of 6 bridges that connects East St. Louis, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri in a…read moreMew York minute. Beautiful historic landmark; this bridge is currently undergoing a much needed facelift that will hopefully widen those narrow lanes that have made travel along this path quite a doozie for many many years. If Eads Bridge and the newly constructed Stan Musial Bridge made it in the Yelp directory, MLK certainly deserves a check-in option.

The oldest brick house in Illinois (completed in 1810 after three years of construction) is…read moreavailable for tours, 3 days a week (Thursday, Friday and Saturday). Be sure to go to the Old Cahokia Courthouse (on 1st and Elm) on any of those days, or visit the website. It is part of the Colonial Cahokia State Historic Sites complex. Visitors from all around, as well as from outside the United States, have toured this restored mansion. You will learn a lot about the architecture at the time, along with how the house was put together - which included a lot of the technologies at the time (1800s). You'll also learn plenty about the man, Nicholas Jarrot, who was a French prince who escaped the French Revolution to come to America and start a new life. He was very wealthy, so he owned plenty of the land surrounding present day-Cahokia. Jarrot and his wife and son slept upstairs, while his slaves were in the cellar. There's lots I can share but the tour guide will provide a lot of information surrounding the family and why they were important to the area. If you are into local history, or even the history of Illinois, I strongly recommend touring the house, along with the Old Cahokia Courthouse and Church of the Holy Family (located two doors down from the mansion).

I am not a resident of Ferguson, nor do I frequent the area however; I do have family and friends…read moreresiding here and it is not a terrible place to live or visit. The media portrays certain images that make people form an opinion not conducive to a city's revitalization. Yes, unfortunate incidents have taken place in Ferguson. Yes, changes are necessary. But this is still "home" to thousands of people. Ferguson is a broken city but I so not believe it will be that way forever. There are still hidden jewels in this little city.

I love my neighborhood community center. Located off of 270 highway and Hanley. It just opened…read morepublicly after being closed for 4 years due to pandemic and staff shortages. They opened up with friendly faces of staff and visitors, new equipment , basketball gym, game room and a walking track yay!!!! Residents pricing for a daily visit is $2.00 /annual for the year is $60. Parking is limited at the front of the building but in the garage and back it is ample. Non resident pricing varies. They offer private parties rentals. Exercise classes, open play and activities for kids , tweens, adults and senior citizens. Water park available at second location. Hrs M-Th 8a-9p Fri-Sat 8-5 Sun 1pm-9. I'm on a journey to lose weight so I'll be utilizing this facility regularly.

Operated by the Illinois Department of Transportation, the McKinley bridge carries US Route 66…read moreacross the Mississippi River and joins the communities of Venice Illinois with Saint Louis Missouri. It is a steel truss bridge with a total length of 6313 feet and 90 feet of clearance below. Three 519 foot spans carry one lane in each direction on the inner roadway and there is an outer roadway in each direction with a pedestrian/bicycle lane. The bridge opened in 1910 and originally carried a railroad line as well as vehicle traffic but that changed over the years and the rail line was removed in 1978. No, the bridge is not named for US President William McKinley (25th POTUS for those keeping score) but instead was named for William B. McKinley who was the chief executive of the local railway who built the it. There are multiple bridges across the Mississippi here in Saint Louis. I found this one easy to negotiate. There is no toll in either direction. Four stars for light traffic and an easy crossing. [Review 17218 overall - 115 in Illinois - 735 of 2022.]

Located on the northeast corner of the Saint Louis County Police Department building at Forsyth and…read moreCentral, this memorial is "In grateful memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice while in military service during the World War of 1917-1918." It lists 148 names - too many names - of the men and women who served and were killed during "The World War." Yes, because when this was unveiled, there was just the one. The memorial is in excellent condition and the list of names is easily legible. They are in alphabetical order by last name with the two women listed separately below. "The gave the last full measure of devotion." -Abraham Lincoln In the snow, you can't see the small garden and benches. [Review 34 of 2025 - 410 in Missouri - 23606 overall]

My entire family grew up in the Carondelet area but I grew up in Texas. It was really cool not only…read moreseeing what life was like back in the day, but what it was like right there in Carondelet! And if you love antiques check the bargain basement, you will be pleasantly surprised!

I am an older former Carondelet resident who remembers when The Carondelet Historical Society was…read moreKoeln Hardware and Texaco Station in your same location Michigan and Holly Hills. I enjoyed living in Carondelet, and now live in the Bevo area. The Carondelet area has changed with the removal of some businesses, and residents, well guess that's how it goes!

An adorable, rustic log cabin in the midst of a modern-day subdivision, the Bacon Log Cabin is…read moreworth a trip. The cabin is open May-October on the 1st & 3rd Sundays from 1pm-4pm and maintained by the Old Trails Historical Society. 2015 marks the 180th anniversary of the cabin, which was built by William Douglas Bacon. Unfortunately, the structure contains little to no actual bacon (boo) but it has been restored as a pioneer cabin. The stone fireplace is original as are the logs, beams, and some fireplace bricks. The cabin houses period furnishings and a museum display of West St. Louis County historical memorabilia. The docent, Irene, was highly knowledgeable and extremely spry for 86. In addition to giving tours, she helped fund the preservation of the root cellar on the property, cans her own raspberry preserves, and quilts. I felt as though I had taken a step back in time to a simpler, but definitely not easier, way of living. There were a lot of things to take in during the walk through the cabin, including a kitchen, bedroom, working gun above the mantelpiece. In June 2015, the Forget Me Not Garden Club dedicated a Blue Star Memorial byway marker, honoring service men and women, that can be found near the front entrance. The dedication that members of this historical society have shown to restoring this structure and open it to public viewing is inspiring. A must see, underrated historical attraction for anyone with an interest in historic houses and Americana.