HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS By Moe Godat
A peek into the oldest parts of town As the Gateway to the West, and a once booming hub for cross-country travel, St. Louis holds an abundance of Midwestern culture and history. St. Louis’s historic neighborhoods can give residents and visitors a look into how St. Louis began.
The Hill
Photography by Anne Matheis.
THE HILL The Hill is well-known for its Italian restaurants, bakeries and businesses that make it the go-to place to look for a perfect date night. Its small shotgun style homes are quaint and inviting. The initial rush of Italian immigrants settled in the Hill in the 1830s, and they brought their culture with them to this beautiful and exciting part of St. Louis. If you’re new to St. Louis, the Hill is the perfect place to get your first taste of the city. The Hill is the birthplace of the Lou’s favorite food: the toasted ravioli. T-Ravs remain a predominantly St. Louis staple, so head to the Hill to get the best ones around.
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