Southwest Garden Travel Guide
St. Louis


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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
Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.

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.

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 theatre scene.
Things to do

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

Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - St. Louis, MO

St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
Top hotels in Southwest Garden

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Need some updates
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
The Breakfast they served was very good and fresh. Everything about this motel was very good. I truly recommend it. We didn't use the pool, we came in too tired, it was for a 1 night stay.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
Clean Rooms. Casino nice
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Breakfast buffet very good. Clean room. Walk to restaurants in area. Close proximity. Staff awesome.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
Breakfast was fine and the ac kept room cool. Cleanliness was little below par but reasonable.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
This place was easy to park at, the staff where very friendly and it was a pleasant stay!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Garden

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.

Tower Grove South
Tower Grove South might not have many top sights, but Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and Cherokee Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

The Grove
While there might not be top attractions in The Grove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Science Center.

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.

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.
