Jeff-Vander-Lou Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Jeff-Vander-Lou
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 acclaimed art galleries 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
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 Jeff-Vander-Lou Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Clean, comfortable room. Great location.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Comfy beds
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hotel and room were very clean
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Good vibe
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Rooms were clean and comfortable. We asked for connecting rooms and we got connecting rooms. Great hotel very nice staff.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
All the above we really enjoyed are stay and plan on staying here again on are future plans down town.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Jeff-Vander-Lou
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Busch Stadium to Gateway Arch National Park – discover Downtown St. Louis, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
