Hillsdale Travel Guide
St. Louis
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Gateway Arch
Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.
Enterprise Center
Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
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.
Things to do
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Hillsdale
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Staff was friendly and courteous going out of their way to satisfy you. Breakfast was the only downfall.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Best hotel stay ever! The kickback meals are delicious and saved our family so much money! Adults get 3 free alcoholic beverages per night. There is a soda fountain at breakfast and the kickback. The pool was huge! My kids loved the 2 hot tubs!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
The breakfast was delicious and all support staff were terrific. The bathroom was a little dirty and the towel handle was just sitting on the wall mount and fell off the moment i first dried my hands. Wasnt a big deal but was odd. It was a very busy weekend for them and i understand that not all ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Taller toilets! I feel i’m in elementary school in the bathroom there.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
I accidentally left my jacket in my room that had quite a bit of cash in the pocket. When I realized it was left about 5 hours after we left I contacted the front desk and the housekeeping manager and the hotel manager. Nobody returned my calls or email. I called back multiple times asking for help. ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
Everything way too expensive! No places for vending machines rooms wete ok just plain. I tjought thry would be more upgrsde being in a casino environment
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillsdale
University City
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in University City. Top attractions like Museum of Transportation and St. Louis Walk of Fame 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.
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.
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.
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 Zoo and St. Louis Science Center.
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.
