This Breathtaking Destination In Missouri Looks Like It Was Ripped From The Pages Of Harry Potter
By Beth Price-Williams|Published November 15, 2022
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
We live thousands of lives, explore distant lands, and have out-of-this-world experiences, all courtesy of our imagination. How lucky are we, then, to live in a state where so much natural and man-made beauty surrounds us, offering so many opportunities to set our imagination on fire? You might pass by this breathtaking destination in Missouri, for example, and swear you’ve traveled to Hogwarts, maybe even expecting Harry, Hermione, and Ron to stroll by at any minute.
Journey to the magical world of Harry Potter, or at least feel as though you have, when you visit the Samuel Cupples House and Gallery, nestled on the campus of St. Louis University.
The home earned its moniker from the man who commissioned the historic house. Samuel Cupples was a prominent St. Louis entrepreneur in the closing years of the 1880s.
Dating back to 1899, the historic destination in Missouri will set your imagination on fire with its ornate stained glass windows, rustic fireplaces, and classic books tucked safely away on bookshelves.
Although it might not look huge from the outside, the Cupples House boasts 44 rooms and 22 fireplaces. A few might even conjure images of those found at Hogwarts.
While the home itself is reason enough to visit, it also houses St. Louis University's fine and decorative art collection, some of which dates back to the early 20th century.
The Cupples House welcomes individuals to go on a self-guided tour of this unique Missouri destination. Group tours are available for groups of 20 or more.
Whether you're a Harry Potter fan who wants to feel like you've entered Hogwarts or you're fascinated by architecture and art, you'll quickly discover this is one must-visit Missouri destination for all Missourians.
Do you know of another breathtaking destination in Missouri that looks like it was ripped from the pages of Harry Potter? Tell us about it in the comments! Then, check out these 11 magical spots in Missouri that look like they’re straight out of a fairy tale.
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