Hillsdale Travel Guide
Tourist 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 great live music or attend a baseball game.
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.
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.
Activities
St Louis Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
St Louis Arch Small Group Walking Tour and Arch Entrance Ticket
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Our pick of the best Hillsdale Hotel Deals
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The room was clean and spacious. Hotel staff were nice and very accommodating given the issues we had with the valet service. While I understand the valet is a seperate entity, the hotel should revisit their relationship with thos vendor. They need to improve with more valets available each shift. ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Forest Park Hotel by MDR
The property is right off of 44 with many fast food and gas stations nearby. It was clean and quiet. Perfect for my quick overnight stay.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Great!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Great
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
Good breakfast, clean
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hillsdale
University City
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in University City. Top attractions like Center of Creative Arts and Tivoli Theatre 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 Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
The Hill
While The Hill isn't home to many top sights, St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum are some notable places to visit nearby.
