Popular places to visit
St. Louis Union Station
You can learn about the local history of St. Louis when you make a stop at a well-known site like 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.
Things to do
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - St. Louis, MO
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
St. Louis Scavenger Hunt: Gateway to the West
Top hotels in Clayton
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Good
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Clayton/St. Louis-Galleria Area
Clean room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton
The gym was amazing!
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
Absolutely beautiful hotel!!! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
AC Hotel St. Louis Clayton
The staff were very helpful while there! I recommend doing valet instead of self parking so you wouldn’t have to go through any hassle with finding a parking space but overall my stay was great. The bed was really comfy. I would definitely stay there again when visiting St Louis.
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton St Louis - Galleria
The room was clean, the accommodations were, great, and the staff was extremely professional and friendly, in particular, Barbara. She was very helpful and professional and we will definitely stay here again when visiting St. Louis.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Clayton
University City
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in University City. Top attractions like St. Louis Black Repertory Company 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.
Dogtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dogtown and surrounding area, you can visit St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Art Museum.
Ladue
The restaurants and churches are a few reasons travelers visit Ladue. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Saint Louis Galleria Mall and St. Louis Art Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.
The Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Hill and surrounding area, you can visit St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
Southwest Garden
Though Southwest Garden might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and St. Louis Science Center.
Central West End
If you're looking for things to see and do in Central West End, abundant dining options and 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.
