Posted in Missouri Nature September 23, 2017 by

Climb To The Top Of This Century Old Missouri Water Tower For A Breathtaking View

Missouri is full of beautifully build brick buildings and structure. In St. Louis you can find the Compton Hill Water Tower and Reservoir. While most of the brick in St. Louis is deep red, this amazing structure is made of stone and lightly colored brick which makes it even more striking as it sits above the common red brick structures in the city. The Compton Hill Water Tower was erected in 1889 and helped provide St. Louis residents with water until 1929. In 1999 the Water Tower and Park Preservation Society unveiled at 19 million dollar restoration project and have been the towers caretakers ever since. Now, visitors are able to climb to the top to take in truly stunning views.

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The Compton Hill Water Tower sits on one of the highest points in St. Louis and looks above Interstate 44 at Grand Blvd.
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This stunning tower is 179 feet high and on clear days you can see for miles.
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There are windows all around the top of the tower which will allow you to see the city in every direction. Check out the gorgeous city skyline.
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Looking south you can see the beautiful park that the tower is located on and all the way down Grand Blvd.
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The tower is open for tours on the first Saturday of the month and on nights with a full moons from April to November. They are also open for special events and recently held tours during the solar eclipse.
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The climb to the top can be tiring but it's totally worth it once you get to the top. A visit to the Compton Water Tower would make a for a great date!
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So, plan your trip while there is still time and visit on the first Saturday of the month or on the next full moon. A trip to the top is a $5 donation per person so, remember to bring cash.
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For more information on openings and special events check out their Facebook page here. Find the Compton Hill Water Tower at 1700 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis.

Check out the video below to see what the view is like from the top of the tower.

Great view from the tower today. Open noon to 4.

Posted by Compton Hill Water Tower Park & Preservation Society on Saturday, May 6, 2017

Have you been to the Compton Hill Water Tower? Let us know about your trip to the top in the comments below!

Looking for stunning views of Missouri’s largest city? Check out another great trip to the top on the other side of the Show Me State.