Midtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
St. Louis University
Explore the campus of St. Louis University during your stay in St. Louis. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
Learn about the local history of St. Louis when you take a trip to Scott Joplin House State Historic Site. Experience the area's great live music 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.
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.
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
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
Our pick of the best Midtown Hotel Deals
Element St. Louis Midtown
Clean and modern. Staff is extremely friendly. Great breakfast included. Convenient location.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Wonderful staff and great area. Accessible to so much in the area. Amazing bath tubs with remote and soaker tubs… 👍👍😎😎😍😍
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Clean Room Friendly Staff
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
Shuttle to airport was great and then shuttle back to pick up my car was also great. Nice to be able to park at the property for a few days.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Staff was helpful
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
I didn’t eat breakfast
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
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.
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.
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.
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.
