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 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
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
St. Louis Scavenger Hunt: Gateway to the West
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Franz Park
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
We didn’t eat breakfast. Room was clean and tidy. Not enough conditioner in the container to cleanse hair. Only complaint.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Nice friendly staff. Clean, well stocked room. Fresh breakfast, nice variety of food.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Rooms were clean and staff was super helpful! The lady on overnights was the sweetest!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Good location, was as listed, clean rooms, comfortable bed. Good breakfast, Price was terrific
Reviewed on 27 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
Greatvroom service great clean room
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
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.
Southwest Garden
While Southwest Garden may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and St. Louis Science Center.
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.
