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 acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
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.
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.
City Museum
Leave all expectations at the door and let yourself be swept along by the weird, wacky and wildly exciting at this singular museum experience.
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 Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Our pick of the best University City Hotel Deals
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
The rooms were nice and clean. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Everything was good. The staff was awesome, room very clean, food and drink was great.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
The room is perfect. The queen bed room is the best value for the single traveler. The only problem is having a problem to adjust the hot water in the sink.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
The room was great and the staff professional and friendly. The breakfast is always fabulous.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Quaint historic hotel near Arch and other St. Louis attractions. The staff was very nice, giving me an extended check-out time because I was a Marriott Bonvoy member.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Nice breakfast. Clean comfortable room.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 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 Saint Louis Abbey while you're in town.
