Southwest Garden Travel Guide
St. Louis
Visit Southwest Garden
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.
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.
Washington University in St. Louis
Explore the campus of Washington University in St. Louis during your stay in St. Louis. Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
St. Louis Narrated Trolley Tour
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour
St Louis Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Top hotels in Southwest Garden
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
"There is no pool and no breakfast buffet daily. Walking distance to arch."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
"Enjoyed our stay. Room was nice, clean. No valet was a disappointment and the wait at one of the restaurants was insane for how many open tables were available."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
"I was told my reservation was canceled and could not check in but my card was still charged $100+ for room."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
"They are extremely dog friendly"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
"Well maintained property, however hotel is showing its age. Breakfast was nice however it would be nice if it changed from day to day. Staff was polite."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
"Beautiful property and rooms. Very nice lobby with restaurant and bar. Onsite parking, but costs to park. Wonderful staff!"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Garden
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.
Tower Grove South
Tower Grove South might not have many top sights, but Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and Cherokee Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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.
Tower Grove East
While there might not be top attractions in Tower Grove East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cherokee Street and 2720 Cherokee Performing Arts Center.
