Such a speedy, friendly, and efficient experience. Could not ask for an easier visit to the DMV.read more

Ridiculous customer service here at this location. Yes it's great for not having to wait in line…read morebut when you drive out of your way twice in two weeks because of their inability to tell you what forms you need, there's a big problem! Why you could not tell me the week before that I needed a notorized form to bring back with me is completely unacceptable. My son came to get his driver's license and we waited from 3 to 4:30 only to be denied because they stop doing driving tests early before closing which is fine except when you only have one person at the counter working and there others hiding in the back on a Friday afternoon!! Get it together people...

The Civil Courts Building in St. Louis, completed in 1930, is a striking example of Art Deco…read morearchitecture inspired by one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World--the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. It replaced the Old Courthouse as the city's main judicial center and remains a defining feature of the downtown skyline. Designed by the architectural firm Klipstein & Rathmann, the Civil Courts Building rises 386 feet across 13 floors. Its most distinctive feature is the stepped pyramid roof. The roof is made of cast aluminum and topped with two 12-foot sphinx-like sculptures bearing the fleur-de-lis of St. Louis on their chests. Out front, you'll find 32 Ionic columns, each carved from Indiana limestone and standing about 42 feet high. They give the place a solid, classical feel. Inside, the building houses courtrooms and a law library, and it has served as the home of the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri. Its placement directly behind the Old Courthouse and in line with the Gateway Arch makes it a central visual anchor in downtown. It's basically a civic temple built from limestone and big ideas, where justice climbs thirteen stories into the sky. A monument to St. Louis's love of order and beauty, it's topped with aluminum sphinxes that quietly keep watch over the city below. The building is not open on the weekends but the grounds are open. There are a number of monuments worth checking out including the Freedom Suits and Police Memorials. [Review 1174 of 2025 - 440 in Missouri - 24727 overall]

Casual downtown courthouse…read more Health Hazard: The environment inside has trouble adapting to the environment outside for regulating temperature. If you have a sensitivity for mold or mildew, be sure to come prepared. If you're here for jury duty, be sure to be squeezed in with 200 people in the morning so you can get separated to go to several cases divided up so they can get jurors or pre-filtered jurors. Friendliness: They are overall friendly staff but can be a bit dramatic and there's always 1 that makes a scene. Obviously no one wants to be there. Entertainment: Feel free to bring a book or work laptop so you won't bend your neck like a dinosaur obsessing over your phone for hours. Parking: There is supposedly reimbursement for an area for jurors for parking. Call ahead and get guidance. Again the staff are very friendly and they are quick to answer. They will also have patience to listen. They are human. Don't make everyone's day worst if you're having a bad day.

Been here a few times. They didn't seem all bad at first but maybe our political climate has…read moresomething to do with the current state. I've been dealing with unresolved issues in 2023 and they have still yet to fix a thing.

Jan 2024: I cannot…read moreeven tell you how frustrating it is to eFile, call the Family court clerk office to get an update, only to be dealing with attitudes. I called today to ask for an update only to welcomed with an attitude. Whoever is in charge need to have periodical training on customer service because they act like you are asking them to do something outside of their job scope. This is unbelievable from people who main purpose is to provide customer support! Appalling. UPDATE as of June 2024: I am extremely dissatisfied with the Judge handling of my case. As a father concerned about my children's safety, I filed a motion to have our parental agreement changed because my ex violated it multiple times. Most alarmingly, she failed to inform me that she was dating someone convicted of molesting his stepdaughter, who is under a protective order until the 2030s. This is the second sex offender she has brought around our minor children. In January 2024, I e-filed an "emergency" motion and received a court hearing date for April. My ex was served through the e-file system. I also submitted over 20 pages of evidence to substantiate my case. In April 2024, I appeared in court with my attorney, but my ex did not appear, despite being properly served. I received an order to appear "in person" for a hearing in June, even though I marked the documents as an emergency. In June 2024, I again appeared in court with my attorney, and once again, my ex did not appear, ignoring the court' for a second time. Had this been a male defendant, the repercussions would likely have been more severe. Instead of addressing the emergency, the Judge set a hearing for case management in August 2024. It is clear that Judge (I can't say her name due to ongoing litigation) did not read the evidence thoroughly, ignored significant safety concerns I had regarding a convicted sex offender around my children, and her demeanor walking in the court room was not hopeful; as if she didn't feel like hearing my case. The handling of this case has been deeply disappointing from the start and hopeless. I'm dropping this case due to the bias and prejudice of this court. I have absolutely no faith in this court or the Judge to make any reasonable judgement. If anything happens to my children, it's on the Judge and my ex-wife. No man should have to present a year long case just to get a judge to take time, review the evidence, and make a temporary decision based on the evidence in their face. Absolutely appalling.

It's worth noting that there are two Basilicas in downtown Saint Louis and this is the one that is…read moreadjacent to the Gateway Arch Park at the riverside. Officially named the "Basilica of St. Louis, King of France", this was the first cathedral west of the Mississippi River, built between 1831 and 1834. It is one of the only buildings that was not demolished to make way for the Arch and the park. That proximity makes it quite a popular tourist destination. Built in Greek Revival style, the church is noted for its marble altars, a painting of Saint Louis venerating the Crown of Thorns given by Louis XVIII, King of France and Navarre, and an accurate copy of the painting of the Crucifixion by Diego Velázquez installed in the church in the latter half of the twentieth century. Note: The parking lot here is specifically for cathedral visitors and can not be used for parking to see other stuff in downtown. [Review 17230 overall - 138 in Missouri - 747 of 2022.]

I was here for a wedding. The cathedral is beautiful, old world elegance. Large windows letting a…read moretremendous amount of light in. The service was excellent and the priest was kind, gentle and funny with the bride and groom. It was a delightful wedding.

Neat building. I was a witness in a Federal court case and got to explore the building (as much as…read morethey would let me). Nice architecture, a really neat learning area for children (and young adults) and a cafeteria. I am not saying make this a destination, but if you are in the area, why not?

Located in Kiener Plaza…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/kiener-plaza-saint-louis-2?hrid=zxiYZUMsePZF4jpDNof-qw, this monument honors Saint Louis born Olympian Harry Kiener, who played in the basketball tournament that was held during the 1904 Saint Louis Olympics as well as the track team. Post-Olympics, Kiener was a steel executive and lifelong athlete who bequested funds for a fountain with an athletic figure. The bronze statue was completed in 1965 and is 14 feet tall. If you time it right (and I didn't), you might be able to get the sunset with the monument, Courthouse and Arch. [Review 17233 overall - 140 in Missouri - 750 of 2022.]

This is a nice monument is the Olympic runner monuments in the park for all to see you. We came…read moreacross this monument, took a few photos in enjoyed the area.

This 10 story, 135 ft terra cotta office buildings from 1890 is in downtown St. Louis. It is…read moreconsidered to be one of the first aesthetically fully expressed early skyscrapers. It's a locked & empty city office building now.

This was a fun stop along our rainy morning stroll through downtown St.louis. I noticed the handful…read moreof reviews and that it was only a couple of blocks from where we were staying. This is also BBC an easy walk from both the Arch abc City Park. Speaking of which, goodness, I love City Park... Back to the Wainwright...you'll see a marker on the corner of the building noting that this building is on the national landmark registry and cited as being the grandfather of the modern day skyscraper. The building was built in the late 1800s and features a striking red facade and ornate archways over each of the door entrances. Somewhat related...two blocks away from here you can find delicious fluffy doughnuts from Pharaoh's Doughnuts. Enjoy your walking your if downtown St.Louis!

Went for the first time today. At $5, I found it to be very reasonably priced, and tours on the…read morehour are so convenient. Our tour was supposed to run about forty minutes, but we asked a lot of questions and it lasted over an hour- oops. Lots of furniture that was original to the family (not the case with the nearby Lemp Mansion). Ask if you can go on the balcony- they let us and it has a great view of the yard and surrounding buildings. The guide was so knowledgable- she was able to answer every question about the house that our group of four asked. The gift shop is nice-sized and rather inexpensive- a mixture of antiques, books, and other items. I was disappointed that the Cafe is closed while they look for a new tenant, but went to Gus's Pretzels nearby instead.

I went to the Chatillon-DeMenil House for Bastille Day 2019, as it looked like the best celebration…read moreof french culture in Saint Louis. I was quite charmed by the house and especially the tour guide. On Bastille Day, the ticket price was a little higher than typical, at $12, but it included french dancing, storming the Bastille, plus the mock decapitation of Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI. The House Tour was excellent, and interesting, not to mention historical and educational. It was well worth the money mostly due to the humorous delivery and knowledge of the tour guide. The restrooms are nice, and located in the new carriage house; street parking is easy to find and free. I missed the gift shop and world's fair collection but will be sure to catch that next time. Not sure this trip has enough kid-friendly activities to keep kids interested. This is certainly a worthy destination for those looking to deepen their french roots on Bastille Day. As a bonus, the food truck "Holy Crepe" shows up on Bastille Day too.