Penrose
St. Louis
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 Penrose
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
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Breakfast area was small and crowded - did not help to have children and some teenagers on their own and not exactly being quiet.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Staff was helpful at suggesting places to eat and shop
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Clean room, nice linens, great view!
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Good
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Great location and affordable
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Penrose
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
