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Short answer: The Delmar Loop’s own site calls it a one-mile walkable stretch of Delmar Boulevard that began in 1887 as a streetcar turnaround and now holds the St. Louis Walk of Fame, with more than 150 brass stars in the sidewalk and fifty-plus kitchens.
How we checked: the Loop’s own site (visittheloop.com) and Explore St. Louis’s neighborhood page. Visitor numbers on the Loop’s site are its own claim and are not repeated here. All read on November 3, 2026. Hours, prices, rules, closures and road status change, so check the named agency or business before you rely on them. Anything we could not check is marked Not Confirmed where it appears. General guidance on this page is labelled as general guidance. This is not safety, medical or legal advice; where a safety or legal rule appears, the quoted words are the official source’s own.
At a Glance
What The Loop and Explore St. Louis Print
- Name and originThe name comes from the spot where streetcars looped to reverse direction; the Loop says it began in 1887 as a streetcar turnaround.
- Two citiesThe Loop sits on the border of St. Louis and University City, so you cross a municipal line mid-walk.
- RecognitionExplore St. Louis says the American Planning Association named it one of 10 Great Streets in America.
- NeonExplore St. Louis says neon signs light up the district as the sun sets; the Loop’s site calls it a mile of neon marquees.
Walk of Fame
The Loop says the St. Louis Walk of Fame, founded in 1989 by Loop developer Joe Edwards, has more than 150 brass stars and bronze plaques set into the Delmar sidewalk honoring St. Louisans with a national impact. It says the Walk is free, outdoors and open around the clock. Explore St. Louis names Maya Angelou, Tina Turner, Jack Buck and Tennessee Williams among inductees.
Music
The Loop’s site says Joe Edwards opened Blueberry Hill on Delmar in 1972 and that Chuck Berry played a standing monthly show in its Duck Room for well over a decade; Explore St. Louis says he played at least once a month for more than 200 consecutive months. Explore St. Louis also names The Pageant and Delmar Hall as concert venues.
Plan Your Visit
From The Loop’s Own Plan-Your-Visit Notes
- Getting thereThe Delmar Loop MetroLink station drops you on the Loop; metered street parking and several lots line Delmar and the side streets.
- Best timeWeekday afternoons for browsing shops without a crowd; Friday and Saturday nights for live music.
- How longTwo to three hours at an easy pace; longer for a show.
- EatingThe Loop says fifty-plus kitchens and bars; Explore St. Louis names Fitz’s, the root beer and food spot, among them. Hours and menus change often, the Loop says.
- Events listed on the Loop’s siteFlyover Comedy Festival (November 12 to 15, 2026), a Dia de los Muertos night on November 7, a Holiday Cookie Crawl on December 5, and the Loop Ice Carnival in January 2027.
Keep Planning
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called the Loop?
The Loop says it is named for the spot where streetcars looped around to reverse direction.
What is the Walk of Fame?
Brass stars and bronze plaques in the Delmar sidewalk honoring St. Louisans, free and open around the clock, per the Loop.
How do I get there?
The Loop says the Delmar Loop MetroLink station drops you on the Loop.
Sources
- The Delmar Loop, home, read November 3, 2026 (district site)
- The Delmar Loop, history, read November 3, 2026
- The Delmar Loop, Walk of Fame, read November 3, 2026
- The Delmar Loop, events, read November 3, 2026
- Explore St. Louis, The Delmar Loop, read November 3, 2026 (visitors bureau)
Read on November 3, 2026. How we check: editorial standards; spot a mistake? Tell us.
Cite this page: It's Missouri, “Delmar Loop Visitor Profile: Walk of Fame, Music and Food”, itsmissouri.com/destinations/delmar-loop/ (updated ). By the It's Missouri editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.