Est. as a streetcar turnaround, 1887

A LOOP Like No Other.

A mile of neon marquees, global flavors, independent shops, legendary stages, and brass stars underfoot.

1.0 miWalkable strip
4+ MillionVisitors a year, up 13% from 2024
150+Brass stars on the Walk of Fame
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Explore the Loop

Six ways into the strip. Pick a lane and go.

Explore

The Whole Strip

Live music halls, record shops, galleries, and the brass stars of the Walk of Fame.

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Eat & Drink

Eat & Drink

Fifty plus kitchens and bars, from house-brewed root beer to rooftop cocktails.

Find a Table
Vibe

The Vibe

A kaleidoscope of the strip. Food, neon, murals, and late nights in one view.

Feel the Loop
Events

What's On

Signature festivals and neighborhood happenings all year long.

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Do Business

Open on Delmar

Space, foot traffic, and a reason to open your doors on the Loop.

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Walk the strip

A few good stops

A first taste of the block. The full directory has every shop, venue, and stop along Delmar.

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Signature Event

The one to
plan around

On November 12-15, 2026, the Loop's flagship celebration takes over the strip, with comedy on stages from The Pageant to the neighborhood bars.

Nov 12-15 · Signature Event

Flyover Comedy Festival

A multi-day, multi-venue comedy festival with national headliners and local up-and-comers taking stages up and down Delmar Boulevard.

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St. Louis Walk of Fame

Chuck Berry

The father of rock and roll played a standing monthly show at Blueberry Hill's Duck Room for over two decades. His star sits right outside.

History

FROM STREETCAR TURNAROUND
TO LEGENDARY BOULEVARD.

It began in 1887 as a trolley loop where the streetcars turned around. A century later it came back to life as a mile of marquees, record shops, and brass stars.

Chuck Berry, Tina Turner, and Maya Angelou all have roots here. Their stories are still underfoot.

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Plan Your Visit

Before you go

Getting there

The Delmar Loop MetroLink station drops you right on the strip. Metered street parking and several lots line Delmar and the side streets.

Best time to go

Weekday afternoons for browsing shops without a crowd; Friday and Saturday nights for live music and the full marquee-lit effect.

How long to stay

Two to three hours covers the strip at an easy pace. Give it longer if you're catching a show at the Pageant or Blueberry Hill.

Good to know

The Loop straddles the St. Louis and University City line. It stays one continuous walk even as you cross the border.

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