Visit Downtown Clayton
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 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
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
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 Scavenger Hunt: Gateway to the West
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Clayton
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Good location, was as listed, clean rooms, comfortable bed. Good breakfast, Price was terrific
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton
The gym was amazing!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
The stay was ok even though nothing was explained to be. The hours of restaurant, where the gym is located about the bar in the room nothing.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Seven Gables, St. Louis West, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Love this place.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
We didn’t eat breakfast. Room was clean and tidy. Not enough conditioner in the container to cleanse hair. Only complaint.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 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 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Clayton
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.
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.
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.
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.
