The Gate Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries 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.

Dome at America’s Center
Catch an event at Dome at America’s Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

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 Narrated Trolley Tour

St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows

Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

St. Louis: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App

St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
Our pick of the best The Gate Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
Wasn’t told where we could park so walked in the pouring rain down the hill to paki g lot not offered to park in garage
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
Our AC and fridge didn’t work in our room. Person at the front desk was very helpful and got us moved to a new room where everything was functioning. The hot tub was nice but the pool was extremely cold. It was an inside/outside pool so it wasn’t a huge surprise even in May.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
The hotel is beautiful and a safe place to stay but in my 3 week stay, my room was cleaned twice (even after requesting more). I asked to have the parking fee removed for the 1 1/2 weeks that I was there since the parking garage gates were open the whole time and everyone in the city could park for ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Property has not been updated, carpets, walls, fixtures quite worn.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Lo recomiendo muy buena atención
Reviewed on 11 May 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 Busch Stadium 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 St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.

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.
