About the MX

The Mercantile Exchange District is downtown’s most popular gathering place, connecting the areas residential, shopping and entertainment neighborhoods, all along Washington Ave, one of America’s Greatest Streets! At the foot of the Eads Bridge, the district has long been a gathering point for commerce in the region gathering it’s name from the vital role this area played in the commercial history of St. Louis.  Embracing the areas vibrant history, the area links the Convention District to the Arch along Washington Ave. and to Busch Stadium and Citygarden along 7th Street.