Franz Park Travel Guide
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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 great live music or attend a baseball game.
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums 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.
Dome at America’s Center
Catch an event at Dome at America’s Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
Things to do
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Saint Louis Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Gateway to the West
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Franz Park
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Pleasant staff
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Love it
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
We have always received good service at this hotel. The bed is comfortable and the bedroom has a nice layout. The price beats all of the surrounding competition. But, the best part of this hotel is the outstanding breakfast!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
The room was spotless and staff were outstanding. This is our first stay at a Drury Hotel and we will now seek them out when traveling.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Love the view, spacious and clean room.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
Everything was good
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Franz Park
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 Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
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.
