Midtown Travel Guide
St. Louis
Popular places to visit
St. Louis University
Explore the campus of St. Louis University during your stay in St. Louis. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
Learn about the local history of St. Louis when you take a trip to Scott Joplin House State Historic Site. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
Things to do
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Sharp Shooters Indoor Range experience with a wall of guns
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Midtown
Residence Inn by Marriott St Louis Downtown
industrial park location, lots of trucks and trains nearby, stayed for 5 nights but only had maid service on one day. had to request more towels and shampoo and get it myself. loud HVAC system.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Element St. Louis Midtown
Everything was wonderful 🤗
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
my room was great for the exception of the water pressure in the bathroom sink, also when the hot water was turned on and it reached a point of being too hot when the cold water was turned on to cool down the hot water the cold water took over and now the water was too cold. Had to stand and play ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
The Breakfast they served was very good and fresh. Everything about this motel was very good. I truly recommend it. We didn't use the pool, we came in too tired, it was for a 1 night stay.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
Clean Rooms. Casino nice
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
I stay there for the breakfast, free parking, and easeability of going anywhere in the city
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
The Gate
While The Gate 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 Union Station and Busch Stadium.
Downtown West
While visiting Downtown West, you might make a stop by sights like St. Louis Union Station and St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.
Lafayette Square
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Lafayette Square. Want to see more of the surrounding area? St. Louis Union Station and Busch Stadium are a few top sights nearby.
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.
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.
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.
