St. Louis Dupes For Famous Locations [PHOTOS]
You don’t need to spend a bunch of money and travel internationally to enjoy all that the world has to offer! You can find dupes of major tourist attractions right here in St. Louis.
We’ve put together a collection of all of the best places in St. Louis to visit if you’re frugal but looking to feel like you're far from home.
Creve Coeur Memorial Lake | Todd Heilman
Creve Coeur Lake is a dupe of Lake Michigan
Sometimes you just need to see sun glistening on top of water.
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Ballpark Village is a dupe of Ibiza
Big crowds + loud music = good times
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ERIN MCAFEE
Forest Park is a dupe of Central Park
It’s huge and it’s green. It’s also beautiful. What else could you want from a park?
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CITYPARK Stadium is a dupe of soccer stadiums in Europe
Have you heard these crowds roar? You’d think you were in Anfield.
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Courtesy Edera Italian Eatery
Central West End is a dupe of Manhattan
Coffee shops, book shops, great food and high-end fashions all within walking distance.
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Kirkwood is a dupe of Mayberry
It’s just a sleepy little old-timey spot.
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BRADEN MCMAKIN
Soulard is a dupe of the French Quarter
Massive drinks and everybody peeing on the sidewalk? You don’t need NOLA when you have Soulard.
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BRADEN MCMAKIN
Lafayette Square is a dupe of of Georgetown
Isn’t she lovely? Take lots of selfies with beautiful buildings behind you here.
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TEXAS TONGSCathedral Basilica is a dupe of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
It’s easy to find God in such a beautiful spot.
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Courtesy Grant's Farm
Grant’s Farm Beirgarten is a dupe of Munich
Well, if you drink enough beer it is.
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The Grand Hall at Union Station is a dupe of LA’s Union Station
It’s also one of the best bars in town, if you ask us.
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Ridgewood Neighborhood in Crestwood is a dupe of Palm Springs
For a taste of internationally recognized mid-century modern design, just roll on down Watson.
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Jefferson Barracks is a dupe of Arlington National Cemetery
Both are places of quiet reflection.
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RFT file photo
Chain of Rocks Bridge is a dupe of Queensboro Bridge
But ours is closed to traffic so it’s even better
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RFT file photo
Tower Grove Park is a dupe of Athens
If you’re hanging out by Tower Grove Park’s ruins, that is…
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RFT file photo
Fairmount Park is a dupe of the Kentucky Derby
And you can wear a dumb hat to Fairmount Park, too. Nobody there will care.
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Six Flags is a dupe of Disney World
It has rides and everything is expensive. It’s all you could want in a theme park.
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Saint Louis Zoo is a dupe of San Diego Zoo
But ours is free! All of the animals you could want, but none of the admission fees!
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The Butterfly House is a dupe of Kew Gardens
Beautiful bugs and flowers without an international flight? Sign us up.
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Grand Avenue Water Tower is a dupe of Piazza del Popolo
Pretend like you’re in Rome when you’re really just in south city.
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