The Gate Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 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
St Louis Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Our pick of the best The Gate Hotel Deals
Comfort Inn & Suites Saint Louis Lafayette Square
Upon arrival, we were greeted by an amazing employee April. She was handling a difficult call when we walked in, but still managed to make eye contact and address us until she could help. Once she finished, she processed us into the room quickly and efficiently all while chatting about the area and ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Nice
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Room was clean and we had a great view. The food was great and the staff were very personable. Plan on staying again when we come back.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
I enjoyed my stay nice n quiet
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
The gym was fantastic and so was the museum. Our room had a musty odor to it and we couldn’t connect the tv to the Google apps. Other than that it was great. I wouldn’t stay here with very young kids because of the art they’ll be tempted to touch and deep pool where people are trying to swim ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
Great hotel for the hockey tournament... very nice staff... great location. The air quality was poor nearing the casino and awful inside... otherwise a great stay
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Gate
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 Enterprise Center are a few top sights nearby.
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.
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.
Tower Grove East
While there might not be top attractions in Tower Grove East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cherokee Street and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
Downtown West
While visiting Downtown West, you might make a stop by sights like St. Louis Union Station and Enterprise Center.
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.
