Clayton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 acclaimed art galleries 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
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 Clayton Hotel Deals
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
"We enjoyed the shower as it was digital and easy to use The hotel is dated and our room had peeling paint and a musty smell."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton
"Dinning and pool areas were enjoyable."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
"We went on Memorial Day weekend which may have been why but there were so many weddings! (7) The car park was situated so that unless you walked outside and hiked the perimeter of the property you had to navigate through wedding guests to get to your car."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
AC Hotel St. Louis Clayton
"I have stayed at this property multiple times and the entire staff during a recent visit were not interested in doing anything more than the bare minimum. We couldn't get one of our rooms cleaned the entire stay despite repeated requests. Valet attendants were difficult to communicate with and self ..."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Clayton/St. Louis-Galleria Area
"The shower was almost non-existent, barely trickled out of the faucet no matter the adjustable head, which made it very difficult to get a shower. The bed was extremely firm, so if you have any back issues at all you may want to think twice about staying here. Also, it was the weekend and there was ..."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
"Good location. Nice lobby with a variety of food options."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Clayton
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Busch Stadium to Gateway Arch – discover Downtown St. Louis, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
Creve Coeur
Travellers come to Creve Coeur for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Creve Coeur Golf Club and Skip Viragh Center for the Arts while you're in town.
Central West End
The abundant dining options and forests are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by World Chess Hall of Fame or Blue Strawberry while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Central West End Station to get around town.
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.
St. Charles Historic District
St. Charles Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Historic Main Street and Lewis & Clark Boathouse and Nature Center while in the area.
