Visit Southwest Garden
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
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Top hotels in Southwest Garden
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)
Everything that I expected is beyond my expectation. NICE concierge too
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Staff was helpful at suggesting places to eat and shop
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
All is perfect except room cleanse
Reviewed on Dec 18, 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
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Garden
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.
Tower Grove South
When in Tower Grove South, you can plan a visit to Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and Cherokee Street, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Dogtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dogtown and surrounding area, you can visit St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Art Museum.
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.
