Francis Gymnasium
Francis Gymnasium is a building at Washington University in St. Louis, currently used by the university's athletics department. The site is 1 mi east of Clayton. It was established in 1903.
A stadium & arena, 1 mi east of Clayton
Clayton is the nearest base
Clayton is 1 miles west, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1903
Francis Gymnasium dates from 1903. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
St. Louis Lambert (STL) has airline service, about 8 miles from Francis Gymnasium.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
Every month near Francis Gymnasium is set out below.
Francis Gymnasium
Francis Gymnasium is a building at Washington University in St. Louis, currently used by the university's athletics department. Built in 1903, it is located in St. Louis County, Missouri, on the far western edge of the university's Danforth Campus. It is part of the Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District.
Completed in time for 1904's Louisiana Purchase Exposition, the gymnasium was used as the main indoor venue for the 1904 Summer Olympics, hosting the boxing and fencing events.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 1903
Bases for Francis Gymnasium
For a bed close by, look to St. Louis (99) and Maryland Heights (34).
- 1Cahokia
- 2The Dome at America's Center
- 3Busch Stadium
- 4Gateway Arch
- 5Enterprise Center
- 6Energizer Park
- 7Monks Mound
- 8Mid America Adventure
St. Louis
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
278,144 people
4 mi east of Francis Gymnasium
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Francis Gymnasium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 4 mi east | 5 min | 99 78 hotels · 5 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 278,144 | $198K | D− |
| Maryland Heights | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 34 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 27,559 | $227K | C+ |
| Bridgeton | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 21 18 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 11,277 | $238K | D− |
| St. Charles | 15 mi northwest | 20 min | 28 19 hotels · 1 motel · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 72,561 | $299K | B |
| Hazelwood | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 motel | 24,849 | $167K | D |
| Clayton | 1 mi west | — | 6 6 hotels | 17,807 | $830K | B+ |
| Woodson Terrace | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 8 8 hotels | 3,902 | $104K | D |
| Richmond Heights | 2 mi southwest | 5 min | 6 6 hotels | 9,093 | $359K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
Other well-known places within 22 miles.
Big draw114 mi State parkCahokia
Big draw27 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
37 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
47 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
56 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise Center
66 mi Stadium & arenaEnergizer Park
714 mi LandmarkMonks Mound
822 mi Theme parkMid America AdventurePhoto credits
Cahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Energizer Park: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mid America Adventure: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0
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Asked about Francis Gymnasium
What town is Francis Gymnasium near?
Clayton, MO, about 1 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Francis Gymnasium?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–80°.
What is the closest airport to Francis Gymnasium?
St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 8 miles away.
Where should I stay near Francis Gymnasium?
St. Louis (4 mi, 99 places to stay), Maryland Heights (10 mi, 34 places to stay) and Bridgeton (10 mi, 21 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Clayton
Start the conversation in Clayton’s Town Square.
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