Velda City Travel Guide
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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.
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
St. Louis Scavenger Hunt: Gateway to the West
St. Louis Ghosts: Gateway Ghouls and Hauntings
Top hotels in Velda City
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
Was a good place for us to stay. Room was nice, only shared breakfast one time. Parking Ramp easy and convenient.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Came here for Galaxycon. Great location with the Arch just across the street. Parking was hit and miss though. For some reason you have to tell someone when you check in that you want to self-park otherwise using your room key to leave and come back doesn't work. Plus their parking garage can fill ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
very good overnight stay
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hilton St. Louis Airport
This was close and convenient to the airport for an overnight layover.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The valet is why I gave a 4/5
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Velda 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
