Woods
Travel Guide
Visit Woods
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
Everything was excellent.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Hazelwood, MO
My usual overnight stop on my motorcycle rides from TN. Nice early morning, great coffee, walking distance to a couple of restaurants and a convenience store. Short Uber ride to downtown
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham St. Louis
Good
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Lakefront Family Home 13 Mi From Gateway Arch!
Popular places to visit
Robert Wadlow Statue
Stretch your neck muscles and gaze up at this life-size bronze statue of the World’s Tallest Man, with walking cane in hand and a smile gracing his face.
Alton Prison
See the remains of a prison which was built over 150 years ago and which housed Confederate prisoners during the Civil War.
National Great Rivers Museum
Next to the wide Mississippi River is a museum filled with activities and displays explaining the history and importance of the river.
Piasa Park
After visiting Piasa Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alton. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Lincoln Douglas Square
Stand in the presence of U.S. history, on the spot where Lincoln and Douglas debated as statesmen two years prior to a presidential race that changed everything.
Gordon F. Moore Community Park
Learn about the local history of Alton with a stop at Gordon F. Moore Community Park. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
