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The Atlas Obscura Guide To University City

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in University City, Missouri

Updated March 29, 2023

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The fish bikes across Lewis Park pond.

University City, Missouri

Fish on a Bicycle

University City's quirkiest resident lives in a park named after its first.
St. Louis Walk of Fame

University City, Missouri

St. Louis Walk of Fame

A commemoration of over 150 of St. Louis's favorite sons and daughters.
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The World’s Largest Amoco Sign

St. Louis, Missouri

World's Largest Amoco Sign

This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.
2 miles from University City
The flight cage.

St. Louis, Missouri

1904 World's Fair Flight Cage

What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.
3 miles from University City
Turtle Playground.

St. Louis, Missouri

Turtle Playground

This is not your typical jungle gym.
3 miles from University City

St. Louis, Missouri

World Chess Hall of Fame

A chessmaster's dream destination.
4 miles from University City
Chuck Berry House

St. Louis, Missouri

Chuck Berry's House

The red brick house where the father of rock 'n' roll wrote some of his classic hits.
5 miles from University City
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