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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 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.
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.
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
St Louis Arch Small Group Walking Tour and Arch Entrance Ticket
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Top hotels in Near North Riverfront
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Spotless clean. Convenient location.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Forest Park Hotel by MDR
N/A. Good weather so just left the sliding door open. Needed the conference room for a family dinner. They went out of their way to make it comfortable. Very good staff! Friendly and helpful. Location is excellent for exploring “The Hill.”
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Front desk was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and spacious. No issues at all. Great place to stay.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Nice hotel close to the arch. Ruth steakhouse is right inside hotel. Staff pleasant
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Room was very clean, staff were super friendly and the free breakfast was amazing. Parking costs extra but ia right under the hotel and super easy to use. Only a 2 minute walk to the arch. Super easy check in and out. If i make it back to this city in the future i will be staying at this hotel ...
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
No complaints
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Near North Riverfront
Downtown West
If you're spending some time in Downtown West, St. Louis Union Station and St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station are top sights worth seeing.
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 Gateway Arch National Park might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at 8th and Pine Station or Stadium Station to get around town.
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.
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 Gateway Arch, a few notable attractions nearby.
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 Chaifetz Arena.
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.
