About this venue
Located in the heart of downtown St. Louis, the America's Center Convention Complex is the premier destination for meetings, conventions, and trade shows. It offers 412,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space across six halls, with an additional 162,000 square feet available when combined with The Dome and Annex. America's Center is made up of three levels: level one offers six exhibit halls, the 100 series meeting room complexes and pre-function and public spaces; level two is home to America's Ballroom and the 200 series meeting room complexes; and the third floor contains the St. Louis Executive Conference Center and the Explore St. Louis offices. The main entrance is located on the 800 block of Washington Avenue. A concierge desk near the Washington Avenue entrance is staffed during events with information on local restaurants and attractions.
Parking
Parking is available in garages and surface lots throughout downtown St. Louis. Visit getaroundstl.com to get directions to preferred parking providers. A garage attached to the America's Center offers covered parking a short walk from the halls, and additional surface lots and garages are located within a few blocks. Booking in advance through a service like SpotHero is recommended, as event-day walk-up pricing can run two to three times the pre-booked rate.
Getting there
America's Center is located about 14 miles from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), with several public transportation options readily available. Take the MetroLink Red Line from Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 at Lambert Airport directly to the Convention Center station at 6th and Washington Avenue — approximately 30 to 40 minutes with no transfer required. The train costs about $3, making it the cheapest option.
The Convention Center MetroLink stop is less than two blocks away at 6th and Washington. For rideshare, pickup is on the west lane of Broadway — use this address in your app rather than America's Center's main address to avoid the wrong entrance. A taxi from the airport takes roughly 19 minutes.
Nearby hotels
There are approximately 8,000 hotel rooms within a mile of America's Center and more than 40,000 hotel rooms throughout the metro area. Options within walking distance include:
- Marriott St. Louis Grand — directly across from America's Center's main entrance.
- Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown and Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center — both about 0.1 miles away.
- Hampton Inn St. Louis Downtown at the Arch — a short walk, with a free hot breakfast buffet.
- Other nearby downtown options include the Radisson Hotel St. Louis Downtown Convention Center, Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch, and Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark.
ASHP has negotiated discounted hotel rates within walking distance of the America's Center, and reservations for Pharmacy Futures are accepted only through Orchid.Events, ASHP's official housing provider.
Past shows
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is America's Center Convention Complex located?
America's Center Convention Complex is located at 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101, in the heart of downtown St. Louis. The complex sits at Washington Avenue and Eighth Street and can be identified by its central, copper-domed rotunda and curved facade.
What exhibit and meeting spaces does America's Center offer?
The complex offers about 2.2 million square feet of total space, including 574,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space across seven halls, a 28,000-square-foot ballroom, and 95 versatile meeting rooms. It also houses The Dome (a 67,000-seat domed stadium) and the 1,400-seat Ferrara Theatre under one roof.
Where can I park near America's Center?
Parking is available in garages and surface lots throughout downtown St. Louis surrounding the venue. Spaces can be reserved in advance through providers such as SpotHero, ParkMobile, ParkWhiz, and Parking.com, and the venue lists preferred parking providers on its directions and parking page.
How do I get to America's Center by car?
From I-70 eastbound, take the Broadway/Convention exit #249c, proceed three blocks on Broadway, then turn right onto Washington Avenue. From I-64 westbound, take Exit 40A toward Stadium/Tucker Blvd and continue straight on 9th Street to Walnut; the complex is also easily reached via I-44 and I-55 downtown.
Are there hotels within walking distance of the venue?
Yes, America's Center is in downtown St. Louis's entertainment district with nearly 8,000 hotel rooms in a walkable downtown package. Attendees also have easy access to restaurants, attractions, and public transportation just steps from the complex.