Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum

Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is a key cultural institution in St. Louis, offering visitors a beautiful atmosphere for exploring history, art, architecture, and nature. BCA is Missouri’s first, and one of only 55+ Level III Arboretums globally, while surrounded by incredible fall foliage. Our rolling hills make this closed course a fun, and memorable experience as you walk or run through the cemetery.
 
Founded in 1849, Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum has been the final resting place for many of St. Louis’s notable figures, including Priscilla Baltimore, General William Clark, Sarah Teasdale, and Adolphus Busch. You will find world-renowned architecture such as the Wainwright Mausoleum, our historic Hotchkiss Chapel, and the “Girl in the Glass Box” nestled among our 14 miles of roadway. A diverse collection of over 10,000 trees and shrub varieties dot the landscape, making an enjoyable run/walk through history and nature.