Downtown Clayton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Clayton
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.
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Enterprise Center
Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
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
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Clayton Hotel Deals
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
I did not eat breakfast but it’s was an amazing stay.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
Excellent and the room service food was AMAZING. We are making this hotel our go to everytime we visit st. Louis
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton
I don't think people should pay for parking while staying at a hotel. St Louis has very bad parking issues. The room could of been a bit bigger but otherwise it was good . Communication was not the best with hotel staff. I asked a question one person would say yes then when I go to check the answer ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
AC Hotel St. Louis Clayton
The room was clean and modern, if a bit spartan. The staff was friendly and helpful, responsive when needed. Didn't use the hotel bar. Parking was convenient and affordable, with a self-park option right next to the hotel that ran about half of the valet service cost and the hotel staff guided us ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Nice hotel in a historic building. Excellent staff. Manager was working the breakfast buffet area and my mother in law said to him it was nice to see the suites helping out. He replied that there wasn’t a job there that he would ask any of his employees to do that he himself would not do.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Staff could be friendly - the kick back left alot to desired, several times the nachos, cheese and toppings ran out and it took 10+ mins to refill. Soda machine was broken most of our stay. Bottom parking deck was closed and key cards wouldn't on top deck so you had to call for help which was another ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Clayton
Clayton
Take time in Clayton to visit attractions like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and Shaw Park Tennis Center. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Clayton Station to see more of the city.
University City
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in University City. Top attractions like Museum of Transportation and Center of Creative Arts are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Forsyth Station or U City Big Bend Station to see more of the city.
Ladue
Ladue is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Saint Louis Galleria Mall and St. Louis Zoo are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Dogtown
When in Dogtown, you can plan a visit to St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Hill
While The Hill isn't home to many top sights, St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Science Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central West End
If you're looking for things to see and do in Central West End, ample dining options and lush forests are highlights. You might also check out World Chess Hall of Fame while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Central West End Station to get around town.
