The Ville Travel Guide
St. Louis
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.
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.
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.
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
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Top hotels in The Ville
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
This stay was perfect. The room was spotless and set up very nice. The staff was incredible i forgot his name but the man at the front desk that checked us in was excellent, some of the best customer service ive ever had. We had a little bit of wait when trying to check in but the guy at front desk ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
Everything was great. Maybe replace the carpet in the bedroom but other than that loved the place
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Loved our stay. Clean room. Nice restaurant.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
The front desk staff was amazing, they were all very kind and helpful. Our room got upgraded for free with a partial view of the arch. Which made my kids extremely happy. The room was really nice and clean. The food was very good with a great selection. My family will definitely be staying again ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Forest Park Hotel by MDR
My entire room was clean, the staff are nice, the amenities were efficient…
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Love this hotel and have stayed many times. Original room was not suitable (no iron or coffee machine, which are standard), but front desk quickly gave another room.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Ville
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Chaifetz Arena.
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 Gateway Arch are a few top sights nearby.
