Hoops12751 Loc: Lexington, KY

We are going to the St. Louis area this Fall and I am interested in points of interest to shoot while we are there. What is the best vantage point for the Arch and the skyline? What should not be missed...

As always, thanks for you input!

fhuhman Loc: Jefferson City, MO

Put the Botanical Garden on your list and there is a nice Lewis and Clark area north of East St. Louis, Grants farm is nice, The jewel Box in Forrrest Park is good.

alandg46 Loc: Boerne, Texas

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Tom H Loc: St. Louis, MO

You won't find a new angle for the arch. It hs been done every way possible. But, don't miss it -- go up in it if it is a clear day.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is wonderful as several have said. A beautiful place to take pictures. Allow enough time to walk/see the whole park -- at least 2 or 3 hours.

Drive through down town and notice some of the architecture.

We have a world class zoo in Forest Park. Forest Park is a beautiful park with many shots of interest. Some things there, (the St. Louis Art Gallery, Huge bird cage on the edge of the zoo and a pavilion across the street from the cage), are remains of the 1904 World's Fair. These things are very close to each other.

The Washington University campus is across the street from the NW corner of the park.

The "Delmar Loop" area is about a dozen blocks north of the WU campus in University City. Any kind of restaurant you could want is there. The sidewalks have stars telling about some of the famous people from the area. When in U. City, don't miss the Octagonal City Hall at the west end of the loop area. It was built before the 1904 World's Fair to house a woman's magazine.

Welcome to a great city.

Caribou Loc: St. Louis, MO

Some very good advice already. I would add the Eads Bridge which has historical significance and is a beautiful structure if you can get it in the right light. It's not far from the Arch grounds. Best perspective on the arch and skyline is from East St. Louis but be careful. Know exactly where you are and exactly how to get back on the bridge west. You don't want to get lost over there. Also there is some great architecture downtown. The Old Post Office, the Old Cathedral, the Wainwright Bldg (first "skyscraper"), Union Station and the fountain across Market St. which is meant to depict the meeting of the waters of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.

MichaelDMiller Loc: West Hartford, Connecticut USA

Just a note that I am going in April 2015 to a seminar, Shutterfest, at the St. Louis Union Station hotel. You could probably shoot around there.

http://www.stlouisunionstation.com/info/photoGallery

MichaelDMiller Loc: West Hartford, Connecticut USA

Add this, from the St. Louis Union Station;

http://www.grandhall-stl.com/
Magnificent.

PaulB Loc: Alabama

There is a stairway up to the light rail system in the Casino parking lot on the East St. Louis side. The landing after the first flight faces the Arch and downtown. Grteat photo op.

alandg46 Loc: Boerne, Texas

This is good to know.


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banjonut Loc: Southern Michigan

Chain of Rocks Bridge. Spans the river and has a dogleg bend in the middle. Was part of Route 66 at one time.

MichaelDMiller Loc: West Hartford, Connecticut USA

Thanks from me too.