Popular places to visit
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
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 great live music or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch
Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.
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
This quirky children’s museum invites visitors to crawl through whales, climb into tree houses and whiz down three-story slides.
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
St Louis Arch Small Group Walking Tour and Arch Entrance Ticket
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - St. Louis, MO
Top hotels in Clayton
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Stayed here many times. I especially love the breakfast.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
AC Hotel St. Louis Clayton
Excellent overall. Perfect location in downtown Clayton, conveniently next to Shaw Parking Garage. Staff is good, rooms are great and clean, simple and elegant.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Clayton/St. Louis-Galleria Area
Overall great experience, in a beautiful part of town. Very accessible to a lot of areas including dinning and shopping. Staff was very courteous and helpful!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
It was close to everything we did
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Didn’t have a chance to eat the breakfast but otherwise a very good hotel. I liked the privacy of our room and the staff were all very friendly.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
New name but holding to Drury's ways. Staff was friendly, room was clean. I didn't stop by to eat breakfast. I do miss the popcorn that Drury offered.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Clayton
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.
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.
Ladue
Ladue is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Saint Louis Galleria Mall and St. Louis Art Museum are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
The Hill
While The Hill isn't home to many top sights, St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
