Laclede’s Landing is downtown St. Louis’ oldest district and only riverfront entertainment and dining destination. This 9-block area is paved with cobblestone and USA Today actually voted it one of the prettiest cobblestone streets in America.
Before there was even electricity, trains or bridges, St. Louis was a trading post.
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In 1764, Pierre Laclede and Auguste Chouteau founded a city here on what would later be called Laclede’s Landing.
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The entire district is oozing with Missouri history.
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Clamorgan Alley was originally called Commercial Alley and is named after fur trader, merchant, and financier Jacques Clamorgan. In 1784, he arrived in Upper Louisiana (St. Louis) while it was under Spanish rule and worked as a fur trader with the Native American tribes.
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Today, you'll still notice some touches of France throughout the district, such as street names.
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The adorable cobblestone roads give this part of St. Louis an old feel, unique from the rest of the city.
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The district is no longer a fur trading post, but visitors can come and enjoy premier restaurants, shopping and live music.
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On a cool night, dine along the Mississippi River and watch beautiful riverboats pass by.
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You can even enjoy a ride on a horse-drawn carriage as you clack along the historic district's cobblestone roads.
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Laclede's Landing hosts many live music acts that are usually free to the public.
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Looking for some extra steps? The Gateway Arch is only a hop, skip and a leap away from Laclede's Landing.
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Have you been to this adorable district in St. Louis? If not, I definitely recommend taking a trip here. Whether you're a history buff, music lover or a foodie, Laclede's Landing has a little bit of something for everyone. It's located right along the Mississippi River in St. Louis or you can search 710 N 2nd Street, St. Louis, Missouri on your GPS.
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