Downtown West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown West
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.
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.
Washington Avenue Historic District
During your trip to St. Louis, you can enjoy retail therapy at Washington Avenue Historic District. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and bars.
Peabody Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Peabody Opera House during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
Central Public Library
Central Public Library is just one of the places to see in St. Louis, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
St. Louis City Hall
Learn about the local history of St. Louis when you spend time at St. Louis City Hall. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
Activities
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Our pick of the best Downtown West Hotel Deals
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Union Station
The staff at this property made all of the difference in the world. There were MANY different events happening this weekend in STL and this team showed up in an unbelievable way. Jenn checked us in with efficiency, professionalism and friendliness. She was so helpful and then we blink an eye and ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Everyone was incredible, all staff was really friendly. We stayed for the Adam Sandler concert and it was a short walk over to the Enterprise Center. We also were comped a really nice breakfast because of a slight issue with our keys that was easily fixed. Amazing time!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
My stay there was great. The staff were so friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
This was a great location for downtown area, especially union station! Comfy beds, great breakfast, drinks and popcorn in the lobby was nice too.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
Thank you so!!!!! Much.. General Manager Brandy.. she even let me check in at 930am it was AMAZING..!!!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. Louis Downtown
The staff were friendly, and empathetic when I had to take my mom to the ER
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown West
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.
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.
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.
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.
Benton Park
While visiting Benton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Cherokee Street and Cherokee Antique Row.
