Columbus Square Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.

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.

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.

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

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

St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch

Private Firearms Training for Two at Sharpshooters St. Louis
Our pick of the best Columbus Square Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
We didn’t have breakfast or go to the bar.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Great staff
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Wonderful stay
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Good vibe
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
The staff was great, the check-in quick,the breakfast had fresh fruit and a chef making omelets, and the room was updated, clean, spacious, and quiet. Couldn't ask for anything more!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
First time staying at a Drury hotel. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was better than most. Could make a meal of happy hour food which exceeded our expectations. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbus Square

Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Gateway Arch to Busch Stadium – discover Downtown St. Louis, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

Downtown West
While visiting Downtown West, you might make a stop by sights like St. Louis Union Station and St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.

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 Busch Stadium are a few top sights nearby.

Midtown
While you're in Midtown, take in top sights like Chaifetz Arena and jump on the metro at Grand Station to see more of the city.

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 Busch Stadium.

Kosciusko
While visiting Kosciusko, you might make a stop by sights like Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Mississippi River.
