Downtown St. Louis Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown St. Louis
Popular places to visit
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.
Horseshoe St. Louis Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Horseshoe St. Louis Casino during your visit to St. Louis? Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch National Park
To get into the swing of life in St. Louis, take a trip to this popular park on the banks of the Mississippi and make your way round its historic monuments.
Kiener Plaza
You can find out about the history of St. Louis when you stop by Kiener Plaza. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
Old Courthouse
Some of America’s landmark legal battles, including the Dred Scott and Virginia Minor cases, were fought in this historic building in St. Louis.
Activities
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
St Louis Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Saint Louis Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Our pick of the best Downtown St. Louis Hotel Deals
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Staff was helpful
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Clean Room Friendly Staff
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Everything was great except the delay of the elevators. I believe half of them were working and the hotel was very busy. After checkin I waited at least 15 minutes for an elevator to get to my room.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Great breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Live by Loews - St.Louis
It was Amazing filled with professional athletes at my stay 😍 staff was friendly professional and attentive and even upgraded us 😍
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Stay for one day with family and property is good
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Louis
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.
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.
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.
Midtown
While you're in Midtown, take in top sights like Chaifetz Arena and jump on the metro at Grand Station to see more of the city.
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.
Benton Park
While visiting Benton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Cherokee Street and Cherokee Antique Row.
