Visit Southwest Garden
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 Southwest Garden
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
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Garden
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.
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 Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
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.
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.
