Clayton, Missouri was recently voted the second-best place to live in Missouri. It was named for Ralph Clayton, a farmer from Virginia who in 1877 donated land to establish a county seat after St. Louis elected to separate from the county. For its first few years, the small villages' main economic activities were based on the goings-on at the courthouse, but within a few years, a trolley service, school, and newspaper had become established. The first City Hall was built in 1931, and in the '50s, the town was in the middle of an economic boom that saw the establishment of a downtown district full of high-rise buildings.
If you'd like to see one of the most incredible bird's-eye cityscape views in the country, just a short commute away is the Gateway Arch. It is one of the most well-known and recognizable landmarks in the entire Midwest. Opt-in for a ride to the top of this towering monument to Thomas Jefferson and his idealist mindset regarding American westward expansion. You'll get a view of the city from 630 feet in the sky. Once your feet are back on solid ground, history buffs won't be disappointed at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, where Lewis and Clark set out on their historic excursion through the wildernesses of America. And if you're willing to put in some physical effort for even more informative historical goodness, you can jump on a 19th-century paddle-wheel boat replica and follow along with a narrated cruise down the Mississippi River.
To get your daily dose of exercise, Shaw Park has plenty of options. The Aquatic Center has a 50-meter competition pool and a dive tank with diving boards at heights of three and five meters. There is also a kiddie pool with play features like a spraying dolphin to keep the little ones occupied, water aerobics classes, and swimming lessons for beginners.
For thrill-seekers looking to feel the wind in their hair and their stomachs drop, Six Flags St. Louis is a quick half-hour drive away. and if you've ever known anyone who's gone to a Six Flags, you already know what to expect. There are over 40 rides, from slower, cartoon-oriented rides for the children to the screaming, pulse-pounding rollercoasters based on Batman, The Joker, Mr. Freeze, and other villains. Mix in the original coasters and water flumes and you've got yourself the ultimate St. Louis good time.
Clayton is a wonderful community whose residents often come together to throw events that everyone is invited to enjoy. Two examples of those are the
St. Louis Art Fair and Clayton’s Party in the Patch. For nuisance wildlife, though, your property may seem like a year-round food festival with room and board included. However, if you live in Clayton or the surrounding areas, you don't have to handle the problem yourself. At Veteran's Pride Wildlife Control, we pride ourselves on ridding our neighbors' properties of damage-causing critters quickly and effectively. If you're ready to join our family of satisfied customers,
contact us today for an estimate.