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Fun Facts

• Kirkwood was the first planned suburb in the US — founded in 1853 as a railroad town, and proud of it.
• The Kirkwood Farmers Market (held outside the historic train station) is one of the oldest in Missouri.
• Halloween in Kirkwood is a legit local event — expect 2,000+ kids on the streets in the Meramec Highlands area.

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• Webster Groves made national news in 1966 when CBS aired a documentary called "16 in Webster Groves" — a now-famous portrait of suburban American life.
• One of the most densely tree-canopied cities in Missouri — you'll notice it immediately when you drive in.
• Old Webster is a walkable strip of restaurants, boutiques, and coffee shops that draws people from all over St. Louis.

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• Maplewood has more restaurants per square mile than almost any other municipality in St. Louis County — and locals are obsessed with that fact.
• Manchester Avenue is the main drag and has quietly become one of the best food streets in St. Louis.
• Maplewood was named one of the "10 Great Places to Buy a First Home" by Money Magazine.

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• Chesterfield Mall is technically in Chesterfield but the city is evolving well beyond it — there are beautiful parks, trails, and newer developments that people are genuinely excited about.
• Chesterfield Valley (the area along I-64) has some of the best shopping and dining in the region.
• The Chesterfield Amphitheater brings summer concerts that have become a major community event.

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• Wildwood is one of the youngest cities in Missouri — it was only incorporated in 1995, which is why so much of the development feels planned and intentional.
• The city's 17,000 acres include dozens of conservation areas and trail systems — it's genuinely one of the greener suburbs in the region.
• Wildwood Town Center has a small-town feel with local events, a splash pad, and community gatherings year-round.

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• Clayton is the St. Louis County seat and home to more Fortune 500 companies per square mile than nearly anywhere in the region. Major employers like Edward Jones are headquartered here.
• Shaw Park — Clayton's crown jewel — has an Olympic-size outdoor pool, tennis courts, and community events that draw thousands every summer.
• The city is tiny (about 15,000 residents) but has a restaurant scene that punches well above its weight class.

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• Soulard is home to one of the oldest public markets in the US — the Soulard Farmers Market has been running since 1779.
• The Soulard Mardi Gras celebration is the second largest in the entire country, drawing over 200,000 people annually.
• Anheuser-Busch's original brewery is right here — the Budweiser Clydesdales have literally been kept in the neighborhood.

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• Des Peres has one of the lowest crime rates of any municipality in St. Louis County — it's consistently ranked among the safest cities in Missouri.
• The city invests heavily in public parks and green space for its size, including the popular Des Peres Park with splash pads and trails.
• The area is sometimes called "Millionaire Mile" due to the concentration of established wealth along Manchester Road.

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• Ballwin consistently makes "best places to live" lists for the Midwest because of the combination of Rockwood schools, low crime, and relative affordability.
• North Pointe Aquatic Center in Ballwin is one of the best community pools in the region and a summer institution for families.
• The area has grown substantially while maintaining a small-town feel — neighbors still know each other by name in most subdivisions.

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• Lindbergh School District (which covers much of this area) has been ranked #1 in Missouri for academic performance multiple years running.
• Sunset Hills is one of the most underrated suburbs in St. Louis — you get excellent schools, larger lots, and you're still close to everything.
• The area is seeing strong appreciation as buyers discover what locals already knew: Lindbergh schools at a price point well below Kirkwood or Clayton.