The Gate 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 fascinating museums 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.
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
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - St. Louis, MO
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Our pick of the best The Gate Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Hotel is very nice and quiet. Staff was polite and helpful. Great visit!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Breakfast area was small and crowded - did not help to have children and some teenagers on their own and not exactly being quiet.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Lovely room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Everything was Great!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Clean room, nice linens, great view!
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
All is perfect except room cleanse
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Gate
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.
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.
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.
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.
Soulard
You'll enjoy the bars and churches in Soulard. You might want to make time for a stop at Anheuser-Busch Brewery or Soulard Farmer's Market.
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.
