Hillsdale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
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.
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.
Washington University in St. Louis
Explore the campus of Washington University in St. Louis during your stay in St. Louis. Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
A Taste of Two Cities: St. Louis Food + History Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Hillsdale Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
"Very close to Gateway Arch National Park, which was the reason for our visit. Cleans were great and the Brewhouse food was good as well. Didn’t have the best experience with the parking staff or the gift shop staff."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
"Enjoyed our stay. Room was nice, clean. No valet was a disappointment and the wait at one of the restaurants was insane for how many open tables were available."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
"My 3 best friends and I met up here for a fun weekend away. This hotel was close enough to the city to go do things and far enough away that traffic wasn’t insane. We didn’t use the amenities, but they looked pretty good, and on the way to our car we could tell other guests seemed to enjoy the outdoor ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
"Good place to stay!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
"Lovely property, very clean room and helpful pleasant staff"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
"The staff at this hotel is excellent. I have not had a better experience with any other hotel staff. The included breakfast and dinner were very good. Probably the best experience that I have had a hotel. Very courteous and attentive workers."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillsdale
University City
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in University City. Top attractions like Heman Park Tennis Center 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.
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.
Clayton
Take time in Clayton to visit attractions like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and Shaw Park Tennis Center. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Clayton Station to see more of the city.
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.
The Grove
While there might not be top attractions in The Grove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Science Center.
The Hill
While The Hill isn't home to many top sights, St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Science Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
