WashU’s campuses are located near a cultural center of St. Louis, surrounded by and adjacent to museums, performance venues, vibrant entertainment and dining districts, one of the nation’s largest civic parks, and beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods rich in history and diversity. The campuses are well-served by the region’s light rail and bus service, and have easy access to major interstate highways.

Maps, directions & parking

Campus Maps and Public Transportation
Campus Parking
Interactive Online Campus Map
Driving to main campus
For your destination, use the address: 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130
Driving to the South 40
For your destination, use the address: 6614 Shepley Drive, Clayton, MO 63105

Some navigation systems may also recognize St. Louis as the city, but this is the official name of the municipality that WashU sits in. Be sure that you are navigating to Shepley Drive from Big Bend Boulevard; there is no entrance at Wydown Blvd. or Wallace Drive even though your GPS may direct you to those streets.

Dining & entertainment

Dining Guide (PDF)
Compiles some student favorite restaurants around St. Louis.
Top 25 Things to do in Saint Louis
Explore St. Louis
Happenings in Saint Louis
Explore St. Louis
Saint Louis Guide to Dining
Explore St. Louis

Local accommodations & hotels

Charles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference Center
Located on campus, the Charles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference Center offers convenient accommodations.  Please note, they often book quickly for special events.
Office of Resource Management
WashU’s Office of Resource Management has a comprehensive listing of hotels that offer a WashU discount.
Explore St. Louis Website
The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission provides visitors with a wide selection of accommodations based on price, location, and type of lodging. If looking for hotels near WashU please select the Midtown/Clayton search option when using the search function of the website.