Calvary Cemetery Tours

Graveyards probably aren't the first thing you think of when it comes to tourist attractions, but they can reveal plenty about a place. Visit Calvary Cemetery for some clues to the past.

To explore this burial ground, head to St. Louis. You'll find plenty of other things to see in the area, including Busch Stadium, Gateway Arch, and St. Louis Zoo.

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Hampton Inn By Hilton St Louis Airport

Hampton Inn By Hilton St Louis Airport

2.5 out of 5
Woodson Terrace
Price was $569, price is now $493 per person
$493
per person
Feb 8 - Feb 10
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to St. Louis (STL)
8.8/10 Excellent! (81 reviews)
Overall, this was the best stay I've had in St. Louis in a very long time the staff were nice. Hotel was very clean, bed super comfortable. And great breakfast option for people that don't eat pork.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

The Wildwood Hotel

The Wildwood Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Price was $771, price is now $592 per person
$592
per person
Dec 26 - Dec 28
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to St. Louis (STL)
18.4/10 Exceptional! (1,601 reviews)
Everything mentioned above, plus how quiet.

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

The Knight Center at Washington University

The Knight Center at Washington University

2.5 out of 5
Price was $625, price is now $531 per person
$531
per person
Feb 8 - Feb 10
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to St. Louis (STL)
18.8/10 Exceptional! (422 reviews)
One of the absolute best places I’ve ever stayed. Facilities were immaculate and I felt safe walking around. Beautiful campus!

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

Popular places to visit

Bellefontaine Cemetery is a nonprofit, non-denominational cemetery and arboretum located in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1849 as a rural cemetery, Bellefontaine is home to a number of architecturally significant monuments and mausoleums such as the Louis Sullivan-designed Wainwright Tomb, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The cemetery contains 314 acres of land and over 87,000 graves, including those of William Clark, Adolphus Busch, Thomas Hart Benton, and William S. Burroughs. Many Union and Confederatesoldiers from the American Civil War are buried at Bellefontaine, as well as numerous local and state politicians. As of 2012 over 87,000 people have been buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, and approximately 100 new burials take place each year. Bellefontaine remains a non-profit, non-denominational cemetery, and still holds over 100 acres of open, unused land. Some of this extra land has recently been converted into prairie and woodland. Bellefontaine contains over 14 miles of paved roads and, as an accredited arboretum, is home to over 180 species of trees and shrubs. A new lakeside garden and columbarium were completed in 2010, and other major landscaping projects are planned or in progress. The cemetery contains the graves of many prominent pioneers to the West, as well as businessmen, politicians, and generals who remain significant figures in the history of St. Louis and the United States. The oldest graves in the cemetery are located on pioneer Edward Hempstead’s family lot and date as far back as 1816. Many of the wealthiest families at Bellefontaine are interred in ornate mausoleums which overlook the Mississippi River and draw from Classical, Romanesque, Gothic, and Egyptian architectural styles. Among the most notable mausoleums in the cemetery are: the Wainwright Tomb, designed for Charlotte Dickson Wainwright by the famed Chicago school architect Louis Sullivan in 1892; the Busch Mausoleum, designed for Adolphus Busch and Lilly Anheuser by Barnett, Haynes & Barnett in 1915; and the Brown Brothers Mausoleums, designed in 1910 by Isaac Taylor and in 1928 by Mauran, Russell and Crowell. There are also a number of large family plots in the cemetery, many of which are marked by tall obelisk monuments with elaborate bases. Guided tours of the cemetery’s main historical and architectural highlights are available and are open to the public. Alternatively, visitors can obtain self-guided tour brochures at the cemetery office. The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. #LIFEATEXPEDIA

Bellefontaine Cemetery

Enjoy a stop at Bellefontaine Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a baseball game.

Bellefontaine Cemetery

O'Fallon Park

O'Fallon Park is just one of the places to see in St. Louis, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

O'Fallon Park

Julia Davis Branch Library

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Julia Davis Branch Library in St. Louis.

Julia Davis Branch Library

Fairgrounds Park

Fairgrounds Park is just one of the places to see in St. Louis, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed art scene or attend a baseball game.

Fairgrounds Park

Shelley House

Learn about the local history of St. Louis with a stop at Shelley House.

Shelley House

The Ville Monument

Learn about the local history of St. Louis when you take a trip to The Ville Monument.

The Ville Monument

Best Lodging Options Near Calvary Cemetery

Super 8 by Wyndham St. Louis North

Super 8 by Wyndham St. Louis North

2 out of 5
6200 N Broadway, St. Louis, MO
Super 8 by Wyndham St. Louis North
Quaint St Louis Home ~ 6 Mi to Downtown!

Quaint St Louis Home ~ 6 Mi to Downtown!

3 out of 5
St. Louis
Quaint St Louis Home ~ 6 Mi to Downtown!
Convenient Jennings Apartment, 12 Mi to St Louis!

Convenient Jennings Apartment, 12 Mi to St Louis!

3 out of 5
Jennings
Convenient Jennings Apartment, 12 Mi to St Louis!
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4 out of 5
421 N 8th St St. Louis MO
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
3550 Samuel Sheppard Drive St. Louis MO
Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Cheerful 2BR Close to SLU University w/RV Parking

Cheerful 2BR Close to SLU University w/RV Parking

St. Louis MO
Cheerful 2BR Close to SLU University w/RV Parking
Stylish City Reno Retreat!

Stylish City Reno Retreat!

St. Louis
Stylish City Reno Retreat!
Old North Shanty, 5 -7 minutes away from Downtown St. Louis

Old North Shanty, 5 -7 minutes away from Downtown St. Louis

St. Louis
Old North Shanty, 5 -7 minutes away from Downtown St. Louis
Keur Koura @The Ville

Keur Koura @The Ville

St. Louis MO
Keur Koura @The Ville
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