Downtown Clayton 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.
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 Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Top hotels in Downtown Clayton
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
"Great breakfast and super helpful staff"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton
"Dinning and pool areas were enjoyable."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
AC Hotel St. Louis Clayton
"A"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
"The hotel staff is the friendliest I have ever experienced."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
"The place looks nice but I believe there is poor management, we had to put a deposit down like all rooms but still haven’t received it back. When we walked up to our room it was open like they weren’t done cleaning. We didn’t have a comforter just a sheet on the bed, when asked about getting one ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
"Great location"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Clayton
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Gateway Arch to Busch Stadium – discover Downtown St. Louis, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
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.
Creve Coeur
Travellers come to Creve Coeur for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Creve Coeur Golf Club and Skip Viragh Center for the Arts while you're in town.
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.
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.
