Penrose Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 fascinating museums 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.
Enterprise Center
Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums 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.
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.
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 Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Penrose Hotel Deals
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Clean room, friendly staff and close to attractions and concert venue (walking distance) Worked out great for our stay.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Great service and vibe. The art exhibit on the second floor is worth the time and free!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Wonderful experience at this hotel! Loved the room, the staff were all very friendly and helpful, convenient parking, and a great restaurant on site for breakfast. This was definitely one of my favorite hotel stays and we will be back!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
I saw the laundry room but didn't need it
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
The staff is extremely nice! The breakfast and happy food was great! Close to the arch and ballpark village.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
The staff was friendly and the room was nice. Some small things like pet hair embedded in the couch and carpet. But overall a nice stay
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Penrose
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
