Southwest Garden Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southwest Garden
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 acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a baseball game.
Washington University in St. Louis
Explore the campus of Washington University in St. Louis during your stay in St. Louis. Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.
Activities
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
St. Louis Small Group Walking Tour with St. Louis Arch and River Cruise
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Our pick of the best Southwest Garden Hotel Deals
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Very nice and clean
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Room comfortable and clean. Dtaff very polite, professional, and helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Nice staff, clean rooms, dinner and breakfast for quests.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Great location and vibe. I will definitely return
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Beautiful hotel with extremely friendly staff who were beyond kind and attentive
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Live by Loews - St.Louis
Great check in staff... Parking valet attendant wonderful... Rooms clean, quiet and spacious!!! Highly recommend!!!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Garden
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.
Tower Grove South
Tower Grove South might not have many top sights, but Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and Cherokee Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Shaw
Shaw might not have many top sights, but Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and St. Louis Science Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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.
