Benton Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Benton Park
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.
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: City Museum General Admission Ticket
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
St Louis Arch Small Group Walking Tour and Arch Entrance Ticket
Our pick of the best Benton Park Hotel Deals
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
It was close to everything we did
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Stayed here many times. I especially love the breakfast.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Didn’t have a chance to eat the breakfast but otherwise a very good hotel. I liked the privacy of our room and the staff were all very friendly.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
New name but holding to Drury's ways. Staff was friendly, room was clean. I didn't stop by to eat breakfast. I do miss the popcorn that Drury offered.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
Staff was excellent
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The staff, room and bar were excellent. This is a historical hotel and it’s beautiful… Bed/bedding was wonderful and would’ve loved to stay past check out time bc the bed was that comfy. Great amenities here. Great historic hotel that should be awarded every star rating.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 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.
Tower Grove East
While there might not be top attractions in Tower Grove East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cherokee Street and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
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 Busch Stadium 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 Busch Stadium.
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.
