Clayton Travel Guide
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
Climb to the very top of America’s tallest man-made structure for sweeping views across the city of St. Louis and the surrounding countryside.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a baseball game.
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.
City Museum
Leave all expectations at the door and let yourself be swept along by the weird, wacky and wildly exciting at this singular museum experience.
Activities
St. Louis Ghosts: Gateway Ghouls and Hauntings
Scavenger Hunt in St. Louis by Crazy Dash
St. Louis Locomotion Scavenger Hunt
Bullets & BBQ at Indoor Shooting Range in St. Louis County
Explore St. Louis with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Operation City Quest
Bullets & BBQ at Indoor Shooting Range in St. Louis County
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Other neighbourhoods around Clayton
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.
University City
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in University City. Top attractions like The Loop and Museum of Transportation are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Forsyth Station or U City Big Bend Station to see more of the city.
Ladue
Ladue is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Saint Louis Galleria Mall and St. Louis Zoo are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
The Hill
While The Hill isn't home to many top sights, St. Louis Zoo and Tower Grove Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central West End
The abundant dining options and forests are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis or Forest Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Central West End Station to get around town.
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 St. Louis Zoo and Tower Grove Park.