Sight guide · St. Louis · United States
Visiting Delmar Loop
This lively stretch of Delmar Boulevard has independent shops, international restaurants and music venues, including Blueberry Hill, where Chuck Berry played monthly into his eighties, and The Pageant.
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Quick answer
Delmar Loop is a street in The Loop and University City, St. Louis. Allow 2–3 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Street
- Area
- The Loop and University City
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, food, after dark and shopping
- Best months
- March, September and November
About Delmar Loop
This lively stretch of Delmar Boulevard has independent shops, international restaurants and music venues, including Blueberry Hill, where Chuck Berry played monthly into his eighties, and The Pageant. The St. Louis Walk of Fame's brass stars honour natives such as Miles Davis, Tina Turner and Maya Angelou.
Tip: Walk the Walk of Fame stars, then have dinner and a show at Blueberry Hill or The Pageant.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: The Loop and University City, delmar Boulevard's music venues, diners and the St. Louis Walk of Fame.
Best time to visit Delmar Loop
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- November: 13°C (55°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- March: 13°C (55°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- September: 27°C (81°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit St. Louis has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day St. Louis itinerary visits Delmar Loop on day 1, together with Gateway Arch, City Museum and Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village.
- No. 13 of the 19 sights in our St. Louis things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in St. Louis.
- One of the picks in historic sites in St. Louis.
If you like Delmar Loop
- Missouri History Museum — Forest Park, 1.5–2 hours
- Anheuser-Busch Brewery — Soulard, 1–2 hours
- Soulard Farmers Market — Soulard, 1 hour
- Chain of Rocks Bridge — North St. Louis, 1–2 hours
Staying near Delmar Loop
Stay in The Loop and University City ($$) to walk here: delmar Boulevard's music venues, diners and the St. Louis Walk of Fame. All areas to stay in St. Louis.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Delmar Loop?
Plan 2–3 hours.
+Is Delmar Loop free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Delmar Loop?
March, September and November, the quietest of the good months. Walk the Walk of Fame stars, then have dinner and a show at Blueberry Hill or The Pageant.
+Do I need to book Delmar Loop in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.