Visit Near North Riverfront
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 acclaimed art galleries 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 Near North Riverfront
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Clean, comfortable room. Great location.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Awesome location to the Gateway National Arch, Economy Museum, and dome. Loved the friendly staff! The building was very secure and safe feeling with my family in the city. The breakfast area is very well kept and kept stocked well.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hotel and room were very clean
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
6 day stay was wonderful
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
The room was very cozy and welcoming. The staff was great and friendly from checking in to the breakfast host to checking out.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
The room, the service, the location, top notch.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Near North Riverfront
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.
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Busch Stadium to Gateway Arch National Park – discover Downtown St. Louis, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
Midtown
While you're in Midtown, take in top sights like Chaifetz Arena and jump on the metro at Grand Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
