Dogtown Travel Guide
St. Louis
Popular places to visit
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.
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 fascinating museums 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.
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.
Dome at America’s Center
Catch an event at Dome at America’s Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Sharp Shooters Indoor Range experience with a wall of guns
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Saint Louis Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Top hotels in Dogtown
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park
Good place to stay. The breakfast was good but could use more seating. The food service staff were really nice and polite. Front desk staff were great, Kamille and Jasmine, they were great. Our room was great though the a/c was loud and sounded like a helicopter it worked great. I would stay here ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
So so experience
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
Pool and hot tub were both gross and smelled. Was hardly any food for breakfast. There were only scrambled eggs for that looked dry, so had to settle for cereal…
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
Did not offer by front desk.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
The room was clean and roomy. Bed was comfortable. The breakfast was exceptional. Cook to order omelets, sausage and gravy as well as the usually fare. Restaurants within walking distance. Overall a very nice hotel and service.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
Close to airport and rental car.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dogtown
The Hill
While The Hill isn't home to many top sights, St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Science Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 St. Louis Zoo and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
Clayton
Take time in Clayton to visit attractions like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and Shaw Park Tennis Center. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Clayton Station to see more of the city.
The Grove
While there might not be top attractions in The Grove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Science Center.
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.
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.
