Southwest Garden Travel Guide
St. Louis
Visit Southwest Garden
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 Southwest Garden
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
"Check in process was very difficult. Staff put down the fact we went thru hotels.com, didn't have both rooms that we reserved, they had overbooked hotel, and had no voice but to valet park , couldn't find our car . I will say staff in pub after game very nice"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
"Enjoyed our stay. Room was nice, clean. No valet was a disappointment and the wait at one of the restaurants was insane for how many open tables were available."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
"Something is being done extremely well at The Clayton Hotel. The staff are always the best and if you frequent this hotel you'll find out that most of them have worked here for decades and longer. They love their jobs and so I love to stay here ! Breakfast is my favorite because I'm greeted like ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
"Even though it is a non-smoking hotel, are pillows and sheets all smelled like smoke."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
"Beautiful well maintained property, comfortable beds - room service and breakfast were good, definitely will stay again"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Garden
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.
Tower Grove South
Tower Grove South might not have many top sights, but Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and Cherokee Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
The Grove
While there might not be top attractions in The Grove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Science Center.
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.
Tower Grove East
While there might not be top attractions in Tower Grove East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cherokee Street and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
