Welcome to St. Louis - West
The area known as St. Louis West, West County is home to a variety of amazing suburban bedroom communities and new development
West County is an encompassing term for many of St. Louis’s suburban neighborhoods, including Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley, Des Peres, Town and Country, Wildwood, Ellisville, Ballwin, Manchester, Twin Oaks, and more.
As St. Louis’ population continued to grow west of the great Mississippi River, people settled further and further west searching for more land and the prospect of distance from city life. The history of West County dates back to the founding of the city of Ballwin in 1837, which has grown from a small town to a city of over 32,000 residents.
With more land available in the country setting, West County has everything from modestly-priced homes to expansive country estates. First-time homebuyers can establish roots in the low 200s, while others can brag expansive estates with extensive acreage in with multi-million dollar investments. The opportunities are as plentiful as the area is expansive.
What to Love
- An expansive and wooded landscape, this is where the land is
- Some of St. Louis’s largest and best-regarded parks and nature preserves
- Amazing indoor and outdoor shopping centers with both high-end designer stores and retail outlets
People and Lifestyle
Residents of St. Louis West cross every imaginable spectrum, from up and coming entrepreneurs, to professional athletes, suburban professionals looking to raise families, and those with pets that just need space to run! Most residents are single-family homeowners who value a comfortable work-life balance and appreciate having space to live a more laid-back lifestyle, yet never compromising on life’s luxuries, entertainment, fine dining, or the best amenities.
Dining, Entertainment and Shopping
Some of the most exciting high-end commercial development in the Metro area is happening in the Chesterfield valley. Incredible entertainment facilities, concert venues, and family-centric recreation centers are in the works.
THE FACTORY, a 3000 seat concert venue, is part of the new THE DISTRICT development, with shopping, nightlife, bars, and restaurants opening in Spring 2021.
And if you want to celebrate a special night on the town,
Ruth Chris Steakhouse can’t be missed. At an impressive 18,000 sq ft, their new location in Chesterfield Valley is their largest in the world, and the only thing that rivals their steaks is their world-class atmosphere.
St. Louis West also enjoys a vast selection of high-end retailers.
West County Center in Des Peres is the ultimate in indoor destination shopping, and the
St. Louis Premium Outlets mall in the Chesterfield Valley offers an amazing outdoor shopping experience with name-brand retailers like Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Nike, and Coach. And St. Louis West is home to the most sought-after landscaping nurseries in the entire area. Trees, flowers, plants of all kinds, and all the boulders you could use!
Things to Do
No trip to the Valley would be complete without a visit to
Top Golf in Chesterfield Valley, a sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range, and a top-shelf lounge with drinks and games. And when you are done there, make sure you head next door to THE DISTRICT for some shopping and great conversation over some good wine and an appetizer of toasted ravioli, a St. Louis staple.
The kids will demand a visit to the exciting
Butterfly House in the amazing Faust Park. More than 60 species will land right on you! There’s no better way for the kiddos to experience nature firsthand.
Check out the Summer Concert Series in Ellisville, the Parks Food Truck Fest in Tilles Park, or watch movies in Bluebird Park. Des Peres Park holds an annual Fall Festival and pumpkin race that is fun for all ages.
Queeny Park is one of the largest parks in St. Louis, offering the greatest picnic spots, playgrounds, trails, and fishing. For avid golfers, check out the
Ballwin Golf Course,
Crescent Farms Golf Club, or the
Family Golf and Learning Center.
