Benton Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Benton Park
Popular places to visit
St. Louis Union Station
You can learn more about the history of St. Louis during your trip to a well-known site such as St. Louis Union Station. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch
Visit the Museum of Westward Expansion, then ascend to the top of the tallest man-made monument in the US for breathtaking views of St. Louis.
St. Louis Zoo
In the middle of St. Louis, meet the exotic and endangered animals that live in meticulously recreated ecosystems from all over the world.
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
City Museum
A rooftop Ferris wheel, an indoor tree house and a life-size, walk-through model of a whale; just some of the exhibits in this one-of-a-kind children's museum.
Forest Park
Nature, history and cultural institutions come together in one of the United States’ largest urban parks, which buzzes with St. Louis’ dynamic community spirit.
Activities
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Benton Park Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Couldn't adjust the heat in my room as it was below freezing outside. Also, they misinformed me about the garage parking. Made my 1$t few trips inside & outta the hotel very stressful.....
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
So pleased with my stay would definitely recommend! Affordable and exclusive, staff ensured my stay was immaculate!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Nice bed.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hilton St. Louis Airport
Tesla charger does not agrr
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Ok. This is like the very first Drury hotel and it is pristine. The value is all there and it is fully 4-5 stars. The only problem is you have to pay $28+ for parking.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great Staff!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Benton Park
Soulard
You'll enjoy the bars and churches in Soulard. You might want to make time for a stop at Anheuser-Busch Brewery or Soulard Farmer's Market.
Tower Grove East
While there might not be top attractions in Tower Grove East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cherokee Street and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
Lafayette Square
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Lafayette Square. Want to see more of the surrounding area? St. Louis Union Station and Gateway Arch are a few top sights nearby.
The Gate
While The Gate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Louis Union Station and Chaifetz Arena.
Shaw
Shaw might not have many top sights, but Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and St. Louis Science Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tower Grove South
Tower Grove South might not have many top sights, but Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and Cherokee Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
