West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
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.
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.
Dome at America’s Center
Catch an event at Dome at America’s Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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 Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
St. Louis Small Group Tour with St. Louis Arch & River Cruise
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Moonrise Hotel
Great location for a show at the Pageant. Delicious restaurant options in and near the hotel. Great value for price of the suite. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
1 night stay, Check-in quick. Staff was pleasant and efficient. We were able to check in early for a fee. Although paid parking was a bit confusing and expensive The velvet parking attendant advised when parking the first time the room card may not work at first but grab a ticket and take it to the ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
Ehh better quality rooms and room amenities in a Holiday Inn Express and about 1/3 the price. Nothing too bad and was clean and convenient for the concert at hotel-casino-amphitheater venue.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
Breakfast was plentiful. The hot tub jets wrre amazing. Everything was great except out of pool towels in the pool area.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
The hotel made a decision that there would simply be no housekeeping no matter how long your stay. The check in staff was extremely rude. The breakfast was mediocre. The room and facilities were clean and comfortable but it felt like this was probably once a decent hotel that has seen better days. ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
They were nice, but when I got there the room I had picked was not available so they upgraded us to a King Suite. The property was a little run down but overall ok.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
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.
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.
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.
University City
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in University City. Top attractions like Heman Park Tennis Center and Museum of Transportation are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Forsyth Station or U City Big Bend 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 Zoo and St. Louis Science Center.
The Hill
While The Hill isn't home to many top sights, St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Science Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
