Benton Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Benton Park
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 fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
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.
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.
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 Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Our pick of the best Benton Park Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Everything was great
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hilton St. Louis Airport
Perfect
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Parking was rough, but the staff was super sweet & did a wonderful job warning me of it.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Friendly staff, amazing breakfast!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Hotel was very cool, certainly niche. Service was not the best. There was a language barrier between us and the receptionist. Definitely scour the area before arrival to find parking, otherwise you'll have to pay to park. the restaurants inside are really great, food and drinks are highly recommended. ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Benton Park
Soulard
You'll enjoy the bars and churches in Soulard. You might want to make time for a stop at Anheuser-Busch Brewery or Soulard Farmer's Market.
Lafayette Square
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Lafayette Square. Want to see more of the surrounding area? St. Louis Union Station and Gateway Arch are a few top sights nearby.
The Gate
While The Gate 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 Union Station and Chaifetz Arena.
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.
Downtown West
While visiting Downtown West, you might make a stop by sights like St. Louis Union Station and St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.
