Visit Near North Riverfront
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.
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.
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.
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
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
St. Louis Small Group Walking Tour with St. Louis Arch and River Cruise
Our pick of the best Near North Riverfront Hotel Deals
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Our stay was amazing here, we didn't have breakfast unfortunately but we wished breakfast was complimentary like aome of the other hotels but Overall our stay was great Thank you!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Taylor, at the front desk, was amazing and so helpful. She answered my questions with ease during check-in, and continued to help throughout my stay. Taylor deserves a huge Thank you!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Clean. Good breakfast
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Forest Park Hotel by MDR
Great location
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Hotel is in an older building and is a little dated but everything was clean and room had everything I needed. Free parking was a great perk.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Love this hotel and have stayed many times. Original room was not suitable (no iron or coffee machine, which are standard), but front desk quickly gave another room.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Near North Riverfront
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.
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Gateway Arch to Gateway Arch National Park – 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.
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 Gateway Arch are a few top sights nearby.
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 Chaifetz Arena.
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.
