20 Instagram Locations That Prove You’ve Seen St. Louis

So, have you seen St. Louis? Like really seen it? You can’t say you know the Gateway City until you’ve been to these 20 iconic locations — and documented every last one on Instagram. From the graffiti wall on the riverfront to the Chuck Berry statue in the Loop, here are all the places you need to capture to prove you really belong … or at least maximized your visit. P.S. We’ve included links to directions for each location. No need to thank us.

So, have you seen St. Louis? Like really seen it? You can’t say you know the Gateway City until you’ve been to these 20 iconic locations — and documented every last one on Instagram. From the graffiti wall on the riverfront to the Chuck Berry statue in the Loop, here are all the places you need to capture to prove you really belong … or at least maximized your visit.

P.S. We’ve included links to directions for each location. No need to thank us.

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The Chuck Berry Statue
He's a St. Louis icon, and it's a chance for you to pose like a rock star. It's a win-win. Photo courtesy of Instagram / shono_o.

The Chuck Berry Statue

He’s a St. Louis icon, and it’s a chance for you to pose like a rock star. It’s a win-win. Photo courtesy of Instagram / shono_o.

The Gateway Arch
Get a photo from the outside -- because who really has the patience to go up there? Photo courtesy of Instagram / zoe_j_zhang.

The Gateway Arch

Get a photo from the outside — because who really has the patience to go up there? Photo courtesy of Instagram / zoe_j_zhang.

The Apotheosis of Saint Louis, also known as the French dude on a horse on top of Art HillYou'll get a great view of the park, too. Photo courtesy of Instagram / rhymeswithlost.

The Apotheosis of Saint Louis, also known as the French dude on a horse on top of Art Hill

You’ll get a great view of the park, too. Photo courtesy of Instagram / rhymeswithlost.

The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis Because just LOOK at this place! Photo courtesy of Instagram / focused.view.

The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis

Because just LOOK at this place! Photo courtesy of Instagram / focused.view.

St. Louis City Hall
You'd swear you were in Munich, not the Midwest. Photo courtesy of Instagram / j.blaha

St. Louis City Hall

You’d swear you were in Munich, not the Midwest. Photo courtesy of Instagram / j.blaha

A Clydesdale at the Anheuser-Busch BreweryThey're the hero of all your favorite Super Bowl commercials, after all. Photo courtesy of Instagram / jess.buse.

A Clydesdale at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery

They’re the hero of all your favorite Super Bowl commercials, after all. Photo courtesy of Instagram / jess.buse.

The giant Amoco signBonus points if you can pull off a pose like this. Photo courtesy of Instagram / lharvath.

The giant Amoco sign

Bonus points if you can pull off a pose like this. Photo courtesy of Instagram / lharvath.

The World's Largest Catsup Bottle
While we're on a "world's largest" kick, you might as well venture to the Illinois side and pose with the giant ketchup bottle. Photo courtesy of Instagram / gdenney3.

The World’s Largest Catsup Bottle

While we’re on a “world’s largest” kick, you might as well venture to the Illinois side and pose with the giant ketchup bottle. Photo courtesy of Instagram / gdenney3.

Busch Stadium
Inside the stadium if you're willing to pay the price of a ticket. Outside if you're broke or if it's, you know, winter. Photo courtesy of Instagram / luisordu.

Busch Stadium

Inside the stadium if you’re willing to pay the price of a ticket. Outside if you’re broke or if it’s, you know, winter. Photo courtesy of Instagram / luisordu.

The Stan Musial statue
Stan is such the man that he deserves his own picture -- separate from the stadium. Photo courtesy of Instagram / someguyfromstl.

The Stan Musial statue

Stan is such the man that he deserves his own picture — separate from the stadium. Photo courtesy of Instagram / someguyfromstl.

The City Museum
Part playground, part work of art, you haven't truly seen the City Museum until you've struggled through one of the tunnels. Photo courtesy of Instagram / vtsadie.

The City Museum

Part playground, part work of art, you haven’t truly seen the City Museum until you’ve struggled through one of the tunnels. Photo courtesy of Instagram / vtsadie.

The Fabulous Fox
This historic theater is beautiful -- inside and out. Photo courtesy of Instagram / halletehbear.

The Fabulous Fox

This historic theater is beautiful — inside and out. Photo courtesy of Instagram / halletehbear.

The Mural Mile
Because graffiti walls are the ultimate backdrop for Instagram photos. Be sure to pretend like you have no idea someone is taking a photo of you. Photo courtesy of Instagram / lindsaysandss.

The Mural Mile

Because graffiti walls are the ultimate backdrop for Instagram photos. Be sure to pretend like you have no idea someone is taking a photo of you. Photo courtesy of Instagram / lindsaysandss.

Imo's Pizza
Take a photo with St. Louis' signature pizza. Better yet, get a photo of your face when you realize that you just paid for a glorified cracker. Photo courtesy of Instagram / beingcecelia.

Imo’s Pizza

Take a photo with St. Louis’ signature pizza. Better yet, get a photo of your face when you realize that you just paid for a glorified cracker. Photo courtesy of Instagram / beingcecelia.

The footbridge in Lafayette Park
The ultimate prom pic location would look perfect on your Instagram feed, don't you think? The neighborhood is a beautiful place to explore, too. Photo via vibbi.com, courtesy of Instagram / @mynameissprinkle.

The footbridge in Lafayette Park

The ultimate prom pic location would look perfect on your Instagram feed, don’t you think? The neighborhood is a beautiful place to explore, too. Photo via vibbi.com, courtesy of Instagram / @mynameissprinkle.

Maya Angelou's star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame
Though be warned: It's not always dressed up in pretty flowers and such. Photo courtesy of Instagram / moonrisehotel.

Maya Angelou’s star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame

Though be warned: It’s not always dressed up in pretty flowers and such. Photo courtesy of Instagram / moonrisehotel.

The moon atop the Moonrise Hotel
Stick around an enjoy some drinks at Eclipse, the hotel's rooftop bar. RFT Instagram photo.

The moon atop the Moonrise Hotel

Stick around an enjoy some drinks at Eclipse, the hotel’s rooftop bar. RFT Instagram photo.

Your drink at a local craft brewery
That way you can feel kinda sorta like a local. This is Urban Chestnut, in case you're wondering. Photo courtesy of Instagram / nickwalden.

Your drink at a local craft brewery

That way you can feel kinda sorta like a local. This is Urban Chestnut, in case you’re wondering. Photo courtesy of Instagram / nickwalden.

Washington University in St. Louis
Some people say it looks like Hogwarts. It's also our city's premiere institute of higher learning. So why wouldn't you want a photo of it? Photo courtesy of Washington University in St. Louis, via Instagram / mimibtlam.

Washington University in St. Louis

Some people say it looks like Hogwarts. It’s also our city’s premiere institute of higher learning. So why wouldn’t you want a photo of it? Photo courtesy of Washington University in St. Louis, via Instagram / mimibtlam.

Saint Louis Zoo
Cute animals. And it's free. Enough said. Photo courtesy of Instagram / victoriaaapaige.

Saint Louis Zoo

Cute animals. And it’s free. Enough said. Photo courtesy of Instagram / victoriaaapaige.