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
Top hotels in Dogtown
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park
Clean room and friendly staff. Fast check in.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
It was fast and were able to accommodate a joining room for us.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Staff was helpful at suggesting places to eat and shop
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Hilton St. Louis Airport
Perfect
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
All is perfect except room cleanse
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Good
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dogtown
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.
Clayton
Visitors often come to Clayton for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and Shaw Park Tennis Center. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Clayton Station.
The Grove
The Grove might not have many top sights, but St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
