Popular places to visit
St. Louis Union Station
You can learn more about the history of St. Louis during your trip to a well-known site such as St. Louis Union Station. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries 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
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
St Louis Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Saint Louis Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Top hotels in The Hill
Forest Park Hotel by MDR
Room was clean and the staff was curtious.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ St Louis - Forest Park/ Hampton Ave
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Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Would not recommend
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Staff was great and the hotel was in a good location.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Great accommodations and I loved the pet friendly environment! Looking forward to trying more of the in-room dining options next time.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Ambiance
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Hill
Southwest Garden
While Southwest Garden may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and St. Louis Science Center.
The Grove
While there might not be top attractions in The Grove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
Dogtown
When in Dogtown, you can plan a visit to St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Shaw
Shaw might not have many top sights, but Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and St. Louis Science Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tower Grove South
Tower Grove South might not have many top sights, but Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and Cherokee Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Central West End
If you're looking for things to see and do in Central West End, ample dining options and lush 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.
