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 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 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.
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 Midtown
Residence Inn by Marriott St Louis Downtown
Love the 2 bedroom reservation: one bedroom with a king bed as well as a bathroom with the 2nd bedroom with 2 double beds as well with a bathroom. Love the couch, TV area as well as a kitchen. With my daughter having celiac, we must carry food safe for her to eat. The full sized fridge was great ...
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Element St. Louis Midtown
EVERY single staff member I came in contact with was super friendly and accommodating. Place was great location, nice breakfast and clean comfortable rooms.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Check-in was great. Staff very knowledgable of the area and was helpful in offering dinner options around town as well as complimentary dinner at the hotel. Parking garage is limited to guests. Bartender was friendly. 1st time guest, will definitely return!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Excellent
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
So nice to be directly next to the Arch. I went out for an early bike ride and got Coffee and enjoyed the park. Only real negative was the valet was super backed up and parking garage was full so after an 11 hour drive I had to go find parking blocks away in not the best area. Also, no room service ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
My stay was generally good! I had no major issues throughout. My only concern was the TV guide was (at least my assigned room) was not up to date and many channels were no signal. That was really the only inconvenience although I wasn’t much at the hotel to fully utilize this amenity. Still a good ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
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.
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.
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.
