Compton Heights
St. Louis
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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 acclaimed art scene 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
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 Compton Heights
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Check in was quick, but the vallet said there was no self parking. Desk sold me self parking
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Staff was great and the hotel was in a good location.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Wonderful stay
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Good vibe
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Good service
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
The room, the service, the location, top notch.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Compton Heights
The Gate
While there might not be top attractions in The Gate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St. Louis Union Station and Busch Stadium.
Shaw
While there might not be top attractions in Shaw, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and St. Louis Science Center.
Lafayette Square
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Lafayette Square. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit St. Louis Union Station and Busch Stadium, a few notable attractions nearby.
Benton Park
If you're spending some time in Benton Park, Chatillon-DeMenil House and Cherokee Street are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
