Popular places to visit
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene or attend a baseball game.
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 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: City Museum General Admission Ticket
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
St Louis Arch Small Group Walking Tour and Arch Entrance Ticket
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Top hotels in Dogtown
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park
I had a lovely stay in this hotel. It was clean and the staff were so welcoming.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Clean room. Quiet & restful. The bed is very firm. I appreciate the accessible outlets everywhere and the furniture in the room is actually useful. The free breakfast is more than most hotels and the staff is gracious. They really can't help the bizarre layout of the building & maze of hallways , ...
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Nice clean rooms, convenient location, and absolutely terrific services (rooftop deck next to the Arch).
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
Staff was excellent
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Room was clean, staff was friendly, and the hotel had a fun vibe. Only bummer was the room had one cup for coffee in the morning.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
Overall good. It smell bad certain times.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 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.
