Compton Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Compton Heights
Popular places to visit
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
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.
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.
Washington University in St. Louis
Explore the campus of Washington University in St. Louis during your stay in St. Louis. Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.
Activities
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
St. Louis Small Group Tour with St. Louis Arch & River Cruise
Our pick of the best Compton Heights Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
"Ordered king bedroom 28 days in advance then get told they no longer have any available and had to take double queens or pay $100 more for the king jr suite"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
"The stay was okay! Hotel was VERY busy and elevators got over crowded quickly as well as the pool area! Hot Tub wasn’t working (which was a huge problem cause I planned on relaxing after a 6 hour drive from Indiana!!"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
"Room was nice, clean and quiet. The only issue is that it smelled like stale cigarettes"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
"The room itself was clean and comfortable, but the overall guest experience was disappointing. When I arrived, there was no soap in the shower. During my stay, trash was not picked up and towels were not exchanged. In fact, whenever I needed fresh towels or additional toilet paper, I had to go to ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
"Perfect stay for what we needed. Wanted a place to stay before our flight and where we could leave our car. Shuttle was quick and easy. Would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
"Everything was awesome"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Compton Heights
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Grove
While there might not be top attractions in The Grove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Science Center.
