Downtown Clayton Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Clayton
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 Downtown Clayton
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
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
Excellent and the room service food was AMAZING. We are making this hotel our go to everytime we visit st. Louis
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
AC Hotel St. Louis Clayton
Very clean, nice staff, great rooftop bar. Location is walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton
Parking went up to $35 night. Small, tight hotel Parking garage, but it was secure. Ice machine in floor Wasn’t working, bar area was nice.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Breakfast was great. Hor Devours were more like a meal than a snack. Almost no wait for elevator
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Our room was nice and spacious, but there was a big chunk of stale, what appeared to be chocolate cake, in the floor in the middle of the room. The condition of the bathroom also wasn’t the best. We weren’t able to try the breakfast because the time coincided with the marathon.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Clayton
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.
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.
Ladue
Ladue is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Saint Louis Galleria Mall and St. Louis Zoo are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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 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.
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.
