Franz Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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: City Museum General Admission Ticket
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - St. Louis, MO
Our pick of the best Franz Park Hotel Deals
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Did not request any room servicing. Nice variety and friendly breakfast staff. Everything worked well. Comfortable room. Two issues: Limited WINDOW LIGHT So room a little dreary. The outside Entry Door Glass panels were disgustingly dirty. The rest of the hotel was well kempt.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Staff was helpful
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
Fast easy check in and helpful staff
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Really nice hotel!
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
hotel was clean and staff was nice. thank you
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Forest Park Hotel by MDR
I arrived at almost 4 am after a long day at the hospital—my mom had surgery, & I just needed a few hours of real rest before heading back. Hotels.com and the front desk staff made it super easy to check in way before the normal 3 p.m. time, no hassle at all. The room was spotless, bed was so comfortable, ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Franz Park
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 Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Southwest Garden
While Southwest Garden may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and St. Louis Science Center.
The Grove
While there might not be top attractions in The Grove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
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.
