St. Louis is a perfectly sized city, not too big not too small. It’s filled with tons of small-town charm that single ladies and bachelors will love, but large enough to meet new people. If you’re looking for a place to live in this Missouri city, check out this list of the best St. Louis neighborhoods for singles:
Downtown
The downtown area of any big city is usually a great place for singles to live. These bustling business districts are often filled with tons of nightlife and shopping destinations. Downtown St. Louis is no different, as it’s filled with a range of boutiques, galleries, restaurants, bars and residential lofts. There are tons of places to eat in Downtown St. Louis, like Blondies, a coffee and wine bar. Also, you can check out Vin de Set, which is a classic French bistro. As for entertainment, see what your luck is like at the Lumiere Place, a hotel and casino.
Clayton
Clayton is another great St. Louis neighborhood, known for its sophisticated charm and wide collection of boutiques and art galleries. Clayton has The St. Louis Art Fair, which known across the country. More than 150,000 people come out to this event in September. There are a variety of other festivals in the district including the Taste of Clayton, which is centered around food. Also, if you have a St. Louis apartment in this neighborhood, you can check out its seasonal farmers markets and the Parties in the Park cocktail gathering, which is a great place to meet other single St. Louis residents.
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Central West End
Adjacent to the commercial district in St. Louis is a European-like neighborhood called Central West End. It is home to a variety of chic galleries, vintage shops, restaurants, boutiques and pubs. In addition to all of those attractions, Central West End has The World Chess Hall of Fame, which houses the world’s largest chess piece. It’s also a place to find many national and international chess tournaments. But if chess isn’t your thing, check out the Art Fair and Taste Festival in June, as well as other seasonal fairs held in the neighborhood.
Grand Center
If you prefer to live in the cultural hub of a city, pay a visit to Grand Center. This St. Louis neighborhood is known as the “playground of the senses” because there are many museums and galleries within its confines. Grand Center is home to the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, The Black Repertory Company, Sheldon Concert Hall, the Contemporary Art Museum and The Fabulous Fox Theatre.
Maplewood
Maplewood is an up-and-coming neighborhood in St. Louis that is perfect for singles. It’s near the Forest Park area and has tons of boutique and antique shopping offerings. Locals have been known to relax in a coffee shop after enjoying the attractions in this neighborhood. If you’re a fan of bowling you can head to Saratoga Lanes, which is the oldest venue of its kind west of the Mississippi River.