The only regret I had was not being able to read the stories on every gravestone in the Bellefontaine Cemetery. The cemetery is very well maintained and the most beautiful cemetery I've ever been! I can't wait to come visit again.

This is the most amazing place! So much history, absolutely stunning sculpture and statuary, not to mention all of the beautiful landscape! Truly a gem of St. Louis. They do all kinds of fun historical tours and events and there is still a ton of space for burials if you fall in love like we did!

Beautifully kept, tons of history! They do tours which tell you of all the wonderful history. Plus if you are a geocacher there are numerous geocaches.

Beautiful leaf walk Bellefontaine Cemetery! We learned a ton of things. 🍁 Urban Chestnut got their logo from the horse chestnut tree 🌰 Washu‘s founder is located in the Bellefontaine Cemetery 🎓 We found Thornton Grimsley who named Grimsley’s Folly which is now Lafayette Square park 💡

Most beautiful old Cemetery in St. Louis. A visit here is like a visit to the art museum.

Amazing place to stroll and sightsee. Whether you like nature, history, architecture, or just like contemplating life and death, this place has something for you.

My husband and I spent a perfectly LOVELY afternoon in Bellefontaine Cemetery recently; in all our visits to St Louis, we'd never been there. I'm so glad we finally made the time to see it! The cemetery is impeccably cared for. Brian is one of the groundskeepers, and was immensely helpful to us during our visit. He guided us to a few sites that weren't specifically listed on the map, and was very friendly and welcoming. Many thanks to Brian for his guidance, his hospitality, and for opening the waiting room so that we could use the facilities there. It's really a beautiful cemetery. The map does a nice job of leading you through the grounds, pointing out all the most interesting gravesites (e.g., The Girl in the Shadow Box, the Lemp family tomb, William Clark's grave). One of the loveliest areas is the Wildwood Valley, with two lakes joined by a stream lined with gorgeous wildflowers. At the top of the farthest lake is a lovely outdoor chapel with a lion sculpture. Simply gorgeous view! The cemetery has multiple paths, so a map is absolutely necessary. But it's easy to drive, and you can pause along the way at multiple points to admire the lovely funereal sculptures of a time gone by. If you have a couple of hours to spare while you're in St Louis, Bellefontaine Cemetery is definitely worth your time. Enjoy your visit! P.S.-- My girlfriends and I returned for a visit last month, and it was still the beautiful, idyllic place I remembered. Such a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours!

Took a tour of the a Level II Accredited Arboretum and learned history of St. Louis. Bellefontaine has an accessible and diverse horticultural collection, and has become an important natural sanctuary and habitat for wildlife in the urban environment. It is the only accredited arboretum in the city of St. Louis. I found that the Bellefontaine’s grounds are home to an international variety of meticulously cared-for trees and shrubs, providing a changing landscape every season. Until the mid-twentieth century, Bellefontaine Cemetery was home to a greater variety of trees than the Missouri Botanical Garden. I learned that they have over 1,100 shrubs and over 5,000 trees represent over 200 distinct varieties.

This is maybe my favorite place in the city. I once saw "The other forest park" written on an event sign there. In my opinion it is "The better Forest Park." As an avid history and architecture enthusiast I'm in heaven(pardon the expression) at this cemetery. Shockingly beautiful and just plain cool!

I had the honor of visiting William Clark's gravesite on the 198th anniversary of his death. The gravesite is impressive with engravings about the Corps of Discovery and Clark's life post his travels west. Clark family members are also buried at this site.

The most fabulous Cemetery in The St Louis area. The grounds are maintained impeccably. The staff is extremely helpful. You can even take a self guided driving tour. If you like cemeteries for their beauty, you will fall in love with Bellefontaine. It's a must see for their unique monuments and arboretum. Quite peaceful walks or bike rides.

Take a tour of the mausoleums in this beautiful cemetery. Tiffany stained glass features

Pretty cemetery with a great driving tour!

Wonderfully maintained. Arboretum with plant identification markers and beautiful structures.

My father ,his mother (my Grandma) and her husband (my grandpa) are at rest here . (This is sherrys son posting )

A beautiful cemetery with an arboretum. Quiet and large enough to have privacy. They provide free services for families dealing with the loss of a newborn which is a kindness and a load off of a terrible loss.

As a former Security Officer, I'm very impressed on how well maintained this cemetery is. It appears that every effort is made to make sure the Cemetery is preserved and respect and keeping it clean & improve where possible. The biggest thing now days that bothers me. The fact you have to have Security for any cemetery from vandalism. I do admit,, that when I originally started working at the cemetery, I was kind of creepy out.. it didn't help with some wild animals that only seem to come out in the night time. But as time gone. It didn't bother me much. And seemed a place to be at peace because of the care the cemetery has done. I no longer work there. They contract with a security service that I no longer trust caring for there employees only self imagine & money.

One of my favorite places in St. Louis! 😍