The Hill 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 The Hill

Forest Park Hotel by MDR
Made the mistake of asking for a non highway side. They did “upgrade us” but turns out the non highway side is double bed rooms, so you guessed it, 3-4 occupants. So at a little before midnight, the jackwagons next to us showed up and partied /talked and laughed loudly/in and out of the balcony door ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Need some updates
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Great buffet breakfast! Great central location.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
We booked a room with a king bed but when we arrived at the hotel the desk clerk told me our room had two queen beds. When I asked if they had given our room away to someone else, I was told if they ran out of the rooms we paid for on Hotels.com we would just have to accept what was left. We also ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
Everything was great except for the extremely grumpy breakfast lady. If you go you'll know. She talks to you like you're a toddler.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Great location. Quiet rooms, even on inner walkway. A couple of blocks from the ballpark.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Hill

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

