Bellefontaine Cemetery

"We took a guided tour through this amazingly fascinating, beautifully scenic cemetery. Lacey was our guide, her knowledge and the stories she told us about this cemetery, and the final resting place of these souls was unmatched. Millionaires row had the Lemp family, further down the tour was Rush Limbaugh, the Bush's family final resting place and many more well known names are here. This is a must see. You can drive or walk thru yourself... just follow the white line to self guide. There is no charge to enter, but if you take a guided tour they ask that you "donate" an amount. There is trolley tours on Saturdays with a small fee. They are also pet friendly so long as your pets are well behaved, leashed and you clean up after them..I highly recommend seeing this place."

"I'm a funeral director/mortician from Detroit. I was in St. Louis visiting family. I love visiting historic cemeteries when I travel. This cemetery was by far the most beautiful one I've visited so far! The landscaping was immaculate! I went in late March so the flowers were blooming all over. When I first arrived, I was greeted by 2 tour guides who were both incredibly friendly and helpful. The woman gave me a map and directed me to the best route through the cemetery. The map included information about some of the individuals buried/entombed there. She also told me I could take photos. About 15 minutes in, a worker rudely yelled out of her van saying I wasn't allowed to take pictures. I then called the office for some clarity and was told again that I could take photos. So that was just odd to me. I had to use the restroom on my way out, and the woman that buzzed me in wasn't the nicest either. Overall, wonderful cemetery full of St. Louis history! Some employees could use an attitude adjustment."

"Bellefontaine Cemetery is a hidden St. Louis gem. As a belated birthday gift, we did the Mausoleum 1 walking tour. Our guides, Joe and RJ, were amazing. They were knowledgeable and their passion was very evident. This is more than a cemetery. It’s a walk down the history of St. Louis. Regardless your interest, if you like history, this tour is for you! Plus, it’s free (though I would encourage a small donation as they are a non-profit)!"