Clayton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 great live music or attend a baseball game.
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums 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.
Enterprise Center
Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums 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.
Activities
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Clayton Hotel Deals
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Comfortable. Excellent staff.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
Excellent hotel with various restaurants and expansive lobby area.. staff very attentive.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton
I cancellled they Exp
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Clayton/St. Louis-Galleria Area
Nice staff!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
AC Hotel St. Louis Clayton
Front desk staff was excellent. Good service at the bar. Gentleman at the valet desk was inattentive and disappointing - and that was after I tipped him.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Pleasant staff
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Clayton
University City
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in University City. Top attractions like Museum of Transportation and Center of Creative Arts 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.
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.
Ladue
Ladue is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Saint Louis Galleria Mall and St. Louis Art Museum are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
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.
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.
