University City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Activities
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Our pick of the best University City Hotel Deals
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
The water pressure in our room's shower was the worst I've ever experienced.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
So fun and eclectic! !
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
National park near, friendlty & welcoming staff, great accommodations, wonderful food & cheers, all star view from 8th floor balcony
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
We had a great experience! The hotel was beautiful, the staff were friendly and helpful and we got an upgraded room that made all the difference - a bigger bathroom for 3 girls! The location was ideal, right by the Arch and the view was spectacular. I also want to call out the staff that did the ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
The room was very clean, staff were friendly, casino was a lot of fun!!! Great place to stay for the weekend or if you are passing through!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
River City Casino & Hotel
The staff were very friendly and efficient. Check in was a breeze.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University City
Clayton
Take time in Clayton to visit attractions like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and Shaw Park Tennis Center. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Clayton Station to see more of the city.
Ladue
Ladue is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Saint Louis Galleria Mall and St. Louis Art Museum are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Dogtown
When in Dogtown, you can plan a visit to St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Hill
While The Hill isn't home to many top sights, St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Creve Coeur
Travellers come to Creve Coeur for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Creve Coeur Golf Club and Skip Viragh Center for the Arts while you're in town.
