Benton Park Travel Guide
St. Louis
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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.
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
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Top hotels in Benton Park
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Hotel is very nice and quiet. Staff was polite and helpful. Great visit!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Breakfast area was small and crowded - did not help to have children and some teenagers on their own and not exactly being quiet.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The property was nice. I look forward to my next stay there
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Everything was Great!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
The entire hotel was fantastic. Beautifully decorated, so much to see. The art gallery was fantastic, the servers at the bar were friendly and phenomenal and just made for a great evening. The food was fantastic. Every inch of the building was well styled and the room was fantastic. Can’t wait to ...
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Staff was extra courteous, and we loved the atmosphere of the historic building!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Benton Park
Soulard
You'll enjoy the bars and churches in Soulard. You might want to make time for a stop at Anheuser-Busch Brewery or Soulard Farmer's Market.
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.
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.
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.
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.
