The Hill 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.
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch
Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.
Enterprise Center
Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
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.
Things to do
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in The Hill
Forest Park Hotel by MDR
Remodeled older hotel. Walls were thin. Smallest, slowest elevator ever, a little creepy. Inexpensive and close to the hospital.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ St Louis - Forest Park/ Hampton Ave
Place is old and in need of serious repairs
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Great location, minutes from every downtown St Louis attraction. Perfect for weekend getaways for couples or families. Happy hour was a plus!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Great hotel breakfast.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
The staff was good but the room looked like the bathroom needed to be mopped no amenities like normal hotels and the ceiling looked like it was patched together and was about to fall in
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Clean room good view.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Hill
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
