About America's Center
America’s Center is a massive, all in one convention center located in St. Louis, Missouri’s downtown district. When this venue first opened in 1977, it was dubbed the Cervantes Convention Center after Alfonso Cervantes, one of St. Louis’ former mayors. Each month, different events are held at the Center; events like TED Talks, concerts, and car shows have been held at America’s Center before. Certain organizations like the American Society for Quality and the National Rifle Association have used the venue. There are also several St. Louis sports teams that call America’s Center home. The St. Louis BattleHawks, an XFL team that was formed in 2018, practices at the Center throughout the year.
In short, America's Center is a must-visit venue for anyone who’s heading to St. Louis. Not only is the Center full of amazing attractions and events, but it’s also right in the heart of downtown St. Louis. In fact, America’s Center is just a few paces away from some of St. Louis’ most iconic landmarks. We highly encourage visitors to attend as many events as they can - and to sign up for them as early as possible. A person could make a day out of experiencing everything that America’s Center has to offer.
Things to do Near America's Center
There’s something for everyone at America's Center. Guests can look forward to participating in a wide array of events, festivals, and activities. Are you a sports fan? Then you’ll have a blast attending some of the Center’s annual sports conventions. Special mention goes to the BattleHawks, who train and occasionally host exhibitions at America’s Center. Are you more of an outdoorsy type? America's Center is located near many of St. Louis’ most dazzling parks and greenhouses. Historians will also have the time of their lives visiting local museums and combing through St. Louis libraries. Foodies will also get their fill of incredible eats at America's Center’ - especially when food trucks roll in. While visiting the Center, Bounce highly recommends checking out the following points of interest.
- Check out the National Blues Museum
- Stop by the St. Louis Art Museum, located in Forest Park
- Take a walk through the World Chess Hall of Fame
- Wake up and smell the roses at the Jewel Box greenhouse
- Catch live performances at the St. Louis Municipal Opera Theatre, aka the Muny
- Take a tour of Tower Grove Park
- Read to your heart’s content at the Central Public Library
- Get a glimpse of the Gateway Arch, one of St. Louis’ most iconic monuments
- Learn about all kinds of amazing animals at the St. Louis Zoo
- Eat your fill of fantastic food at St. Louis’ restaurants
Transit Options Near America's Center
- Buses: Amtrak Thruway Motorcoaches, Greyhound Lines, and MetroBuses
- Trains: Gateway Multimodal Transportation Center, MetroLink
- Ride-Sharing apps, Taxis, Car Rental services
Luggage Storage Near America's Center
As you may have guessed, St. Louis has a very large population. In 2019, the city was said to have a population of about 300,576 citizens. What’s interesting about that number is that it’s actually rather low for St. Louis; in the 1960s, St. Louis' population was somewhere around the 750,000 mark. While the number of permanent residents in the city has declined, the number of tourists has gone up over the years. Millions of people visit annually, making luggage storage options limited during certain times of the year. Guests shouldn’t struggle with their luggage while visiting St. Louis or America's Center. Instead, they should use Bounce.
Luggage Storage Options Near America's Center
Bounce is a luggage storage service that’s available all through the year, each and every day of the week. Our luggage storage partners can be found in tourist locales all across the world. Most locations are located near major convention centers like America's Center. Large venues typically do not allow large bags and backpacks to be carried in. Leave your bulky things with a Bounce partner nearby and go enjoy the game.
Luggage Storage Near Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis was built in the early 1900s. To be specific, construction started in 1907; however, the cathedral didn’t hold its first Mass until October 18th, 1914. The elegance of the building's architecture is a testament to the hard work of the many people who built the cathedral one brick at a time. Visitors can find the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis in the city’s Central West End area. Guests are encouraged to visit the cathedral whenever they’re able to, so long as they respect the cathedral grounds. Those interested in looking around should also Bounce away their luggage before visiting.
Luggage Storage Near Missouri Botanical Garden
Much of Missouri is covered with tall trees and verdant plant life. It only makes sense that a place like the Missouri Botanical Garden would eventually crop up. This venue was founded in 1859 by Henry Shaw, making it one of the oldest gardens in the United States. In June 2020, it was revealed that numerous slaves contributed to the founding and preservation of the garden. A plaque was added to commemorate them - a much-needed addition that guests are highly encouraged to visit.
Luggage Storage Near Gateway Arch
Without a doubt, the Gateway Arch is St. Louis’ most iconic landmark. It’s probably harder to find photos of the Lou that don’t feature this massive monument. For crying out loud, the Arch is the reason why people call St. Louis the “Gateway to the West”! Eero Saarinen and his firm designed this building in 1947. They built the Arch to be the largest man-made structure of its kind in the entire Western Hemisphere. To this day, no other arch-type structure has surpassed this one.