University City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit University City
Popular places to visit
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.
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 fascinating museums 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.
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.
Enterprise Center
Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
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
A Taste of Two Cities: Food and History Tour of Saint Louis
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
Our pick of the best University City Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Great food, great staff!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Only reason picked was for the indoor pool and game room for kids but was closed. Would've been nice to no before booking it they have a no refund policy
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
Staff at check-in was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
Great for a stay before an early flight. Shuttle was right on time and convenient. I wish they had a grab and go breakfast selection for early morning flights before their regular breakfast hours. Staff was friendly and courteous.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
The staff was great and willing to help. They even ran my uber eats up to my room and new key cards. This hotel will be my go-to when back in St. Louis.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Hot tub was dirty
Reviewed on 25 Apr 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 Zoo 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 Zoo and St. Louis Science Center 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.
