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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

Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch

St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour

Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise

Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Southwest Garden Hotel Deals

Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Beautiful Hotel! Comfortable rooms and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
Was a very nice stay! Bandanas next door is so good!!
Reviewed on 29 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
My entire room was clean, the staff are nice, the amenities were efficient…
Reviewed on 28 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tower Grove East
While there might not be top attractions in Tower Grove East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cherokee Street and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.


