St. Louis, MO

Travel Guide

Gateway Arch which includes a monument, a sunset and a city
The Muny Theater showing a pond and a garden
Kiener Plaza showing a park
Gateway Arch which includes a city and landscape views
Gateway Arch featuring a monument, night scenes and a park
Stroll under the Gateway Arch, explore a plethora of museums and enjoy an outstanding music scene initiated by natives Chuck Berry and Miles Davis.

St. Louis lives up to its nickname, the Gateway to the West. Centrally located in Missouri along the Mississippi River, the city is a confluence of Southern cuisine, fascinating culture and Midwestern charm. Explore its historic cobblestone streets, pulsing Downtown and multitude of cultural institutions.

The Gateway Arch is impossible to miss. The city’s famous monument rises 630 feet (190 meters) high and is visible from across the city. Take an enclosed tram to the top to see miles in every direction. Try to spot the Busch Stadium to the west and the mighty Mississippi River to the east. Afterward, explore the surrounding Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park, which includes the Museum of Westward Expansion and the Old Courthouse, where in 1847 Dred Scott and his wife famously sued for their freedom from slavery but ultimately lost.

As the hometown of rock-and-roll legend Chuck Berry and jazz pioneer Miles Davis, it’s not surprising that St. Louis has a thriving music scene. Enjoy evenings in Laclede’s Landing or the Delmar Loop, which are home to popular bars and lively restaurants.

See the latest modern art in the unique Pulitzer Arts Foundation, which presents new exhibits every six months. Nearby, relax among the trees and dozens of eye-catching sculptures in Laumeier Sculpture Park. Spend more time outside in the scenic Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum, which is among the oldest botanical gardens in the United States. Explore the award-winning Climatron dome conservatory, which houses a remarkable tropical rain forest.

St. Louis has a fascinating history as a hub of trade and host of the 1904 Summer Olympics and World’s Fair. Learn about its past at the Missouri History Museum. Discover fun for all ages at the quirky City Museum and kids-oriented Magic House. Check out old trains and vintage cars at the Museum of Transportation.

Visit St. Louis any time of year. From children to adults, art lovers to history buffs, music fans to sports aficionados, this city has something for everyone.

Where to stay in St. Louis

Meeting of the Waters Fountain showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain

Downtown St. Louis

4/5(4,004 area reviews)

Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and great live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown St. Louis. A visit to Gateway Arch or Busch Stadium might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at 8th and Pine Station or Stadium Station to get around town.

Downtown St. Louis
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Clayton

Visitors often come to Clayton for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and Shaw Park Tennis Center. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Clayton Station.

Clayton
Central West End

Central West End

4.5/5(450 area reviews)

Bordering Forest Park with free cultural institutions, this St. Louis neighborhood boasts a bustling commercial district along Euclid Avenue and the world's largest mosaic collection at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis.

Central West End
"The first St. Charles Borromeo Church, like this one, was constructed of vertical, hewn logs placed directly in the ground: an architectural style unique to the French in the New World during the 17th and 18th centuries. The church has been rebuilt on its original location. Jesse Francis, a local preservationist with 20 years experience restoring 18th French log buildings, directed the reconstruction. The work was done completely by with period tools in the manner of the 18th century. The church is part of an on-going historical interpretive program based on a re-creation of daily activities in this old French village."

St. Charles Historic District

Discover a national historic district featuring over 100 buildings, including the First Missouri State Capitol and St. Charles Odd Fellows Hall, showcasing architectural styles like Greek Revival and Italianate.

St. Charles Historic District
The Arc
St. Louis, Missouri

Creve Coeur

Creve Coeur is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Creve Coeur Golf Club and Saint Louis Abbey while you're in town.

Creve Coeur
St. Louis which includes interior views

Downtown West

If you're spending some time in Downtown West, St. Louis Union Station and St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown West
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

3 out of 5
2 South 4th Street, St. Louis, MO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥21,636 per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
¥21,636
¥25,300 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,133 reviews)
"Arch Park next door."

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

3.5 out of 5
7750 Carondelet Avenue, St. Louis, MO
The price is ¥15,672 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
¥15,672
¥18,295 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,983 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham

Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham

3 out of 5
1088 South Highway Drive, Fenton, MO
The price is ¥12,772 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
¥12,772
¥14,752 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fenton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)
"They were low on room towels and Monday breakfast was running out of stuff, but it seemed to be a really busy weekend. Overall for the price I paid, it was a good stay."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
 White House at Grand Central

White House at Grand Central

4 out of 5
3805 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO
Stay at this 4-star apartment in St. Louis. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions St. Louis Union Station and Busch Stadium ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (121 reviews)
"White House was right on SLU campus which was what we wanted. We stayed in unit F on the second floor. It has everything we needed and it was clean. The only complain was our bed was extremely uncomfortable. The plastic mattress cover was squishy and noisy. It didn’t feel good to sleep on. The mattress ..."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

White House at Grand Central
Madison House 1 -Walk to Main St

Madison House 1 -Walk to Main St

Saint Charles
Stay at this vacation home in St. Charles. Enjoy a pool table, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ameristar Casino St. Charles ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
"The house was clean and well stocked, location was great, and plenty of street parking."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Madison House 1 -Walk to Main St
St. Charles 1860's Gem - Sleeps 6!

St. Charles 1860's Gem - Sleeps 6!

St Charles
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in St. Charles. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ameristar Casino St. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews)
"loved being able"

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025

St. Charles 1860's Gem - Sleeps 6!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of St. Louis

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I grew up on the Illinois side of St. Louis. I have always enjoyed going to St. Louis to see the Arch, Bush Gardens, Stadium and Brewery. I have been to the Science Museum multiple times and would go again. I love the Magic House.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

was nice was down there during the rioting that we had to avoid but was nice

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

St Louis is a great place to visit!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Words can't express how I feel about town because I don't know what to feel

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Didn't really get to do much due to Covid 19 so a lot of places were closed

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great town.

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