Downtown West
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 fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
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.
Washington Avenue Historic District
During your trip to St. Louis, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Washington Avenue Historic District. While in this walkable area, you can savor the restaurants and bars.
Peabody Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Peabody Opera House on your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a baseball game.
Central Public Library
Central Public Library is just one of the places to see in St. Louis, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a baseball game.
St. Louis City Hall
Learn about the local history of St. Louis with a stop at St. Louis City Hall. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
Things to do
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Walking Tour of the Saint Louis Fascinating History
St. Louis Small Group Walking Tour with St. Louis Arch and River Cruise
St. Louis Arch Walking Tour and Entrance Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown West
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Union Station
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. Louis Downtown
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown West
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.
Downtown St. Louis
Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and great live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown St. Louis. A visit to Gateway Arch or Busch Stadium might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at 8th and Pine Station or Stadium Station to get around town.
LaSalle Park
While there might not be top attractions in LaSalle Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Busch Stadium and St. Louis Union Station.
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.
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.
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.