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 West End
Moonrise Hotel
Every worth the money. Amazinh hotel. Second time weve stayed there
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
It was great
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Nice friendly staff. Clean, well stocked room. Fresh breakfast, nice variety of food.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Great stay. Superb staff. Rooms were beautiful except bathroom very dated and the corners were not very clean
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Good location, was as listed, clean rooms, comfortable bed. Good breakfast, Price was terrific
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
The entire hotel was fantastic. Beautifully decorated, so much to see. The art gallery was fantastic, the servers at the bar were friendly and phenomenal and just made for a great evening. The food was fantastic. Every inch of the building was well styled and the room was fantastic. Can’t wait to ...
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West End
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.
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.
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.
University City
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in University City. Top attractions like Museum of Transportation and Center of Creative Arts are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Forsyth Station or U City Big Bend 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.
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.
