West End 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 great live music or attend a baseball game.
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums 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.
Enterprise Center
Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
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.
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.
Activities
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Moonrise Hotel
We stayed for just an overnight to see a show at the pageant and this hotel was the perfect treat to make the night extra special. We enjoyed dinner and drinks at Eclipse and had wonderful and friendly service the entire stay.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Clean room, friendly staff and close to attractions and concert venue (walking distance) Worked out great for our stay.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
The valet was so nice. She was the best empire
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Wonderful experience at this hotel! Loved the room, the staff were all very friendly and helpful, convenient parking, and a great restaurant on site for breakfast. This was definitely one of my favorite hotel stays and we will be back!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Super convenient spot for all the kid related activities or even adult Dinner buffet and breakfast saved money Parking was easy
Reviewed on 3 Mar 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 Museum of Transportation and Center of Creative Arts 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 Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
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.
