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
The tub was clogged in our first room. The second room we were. Changed too didn’t have hot water
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
Everything great, except check in process. That process was extremely slow. What caused the delay were the folks coming in and trying to reserve rooms that didn't have reservations. That tied up the staff members to a halt. Have one line for reservation check in, ams one for fold that are looking ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
Large, comfortable room, very convenient location, right off Hwy 44. Plenty of restaurants nearby.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
The breakfast is outstanding as well as the staff Great price for what you get
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Gail at the front desk was super nice and helpful at check in. They offer 3 free drinks (beer or wine) per person between 5:30-7pm plus snacks (we had nachos, chips and pretzels. There's also a popcorn machine with free popcorn between 4:30-8pm and a free soda fountain. The free parking garage was ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
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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.
