University City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Washington University in St. Louis
Explore the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, a top university in St. Louis. Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.
Activities
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
St. Louis: Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best University City Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
"I loved the location of the property and the view of the St. Louis Arch. The convenience of having a full service Starbucks on property was great."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
"Such a great stay! Great neighborhood. Great hotel. Great staff. Great breakfast. I’ll definitely book again."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
"Room was clean staff were lovely"
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
"I would stay again! It’s very convenient."
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
"The staff was exceptionally friendly and the rooms were very clean. We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast and were pleasantly surprised that not only was cereal, milk, yogurt, fruit, muffins, etc offered, there was also biscuits, gravy, sausage patties, eggs, and waffles. The only issue we ran into ..."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
"The pool was out of order(not listed on the website), our first room the bed and headboard smelled like pee and there was no shower curtain, the 2nd room they switched us too you couldn't open the closet and we found hot pink underwear between the bed and nightstand. The elevator handles broke off, ..."
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in University City
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Gateway Arch to Busch Stadium – discover Downtown St. Louis, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
Clayton
Take time in Clayton to visit attractions like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and Shaw Park Tennis Center. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Clayton Station to see more of the city.
Creve Coeur
Travellers come to Creve Coeur for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Creve Coeur Golf Club and Skip Viragh Center for the Arts while you're in town.
Central West End
The abundant dining options and forests are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by World Chess Hall of Fame or Blue Strawberry while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Central West End Station to get around town.
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.
