Visit Near North Riverfront
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.
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.
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.
City Museum
This quirky children’s museum invites visitors to crawl through whales, climb into tree houses and whiz down three-story slides.
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.
Things to do
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
St. Louis Scavenger Hunt: Gateway to the West
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
St Louis Arch Small Group Walking Tour and Arch Entrance Ticket
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
Top hotels in Near North Riverfront
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The room was clean and spacious. Hotel staff were nice and very accommodating given the issues we had with the valet service. While I understand the valet is a seperate entity, the hotel should revisit their relationship with thos vendor. They need to improve with more valets available each shift. ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Forest Park Hotel by MDR
location attentive staff large king room
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Very clean rooms great stuff excellent amenities two meals breakfast and dinner is served along with a few snacks around the clock coffee soda and lime water or lemon water or cucumber water. This place is also safe and secure around the clock security very nice I truly enjoyed I would recommend ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Room was spotless and staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Room upgrade without cost was a wonderful suprise. The staff was very helpful and appreciated the no validation ticket for parking this time 🙂
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
James who assisted us along the way was very helpful. We did not have breakfast although we did spend some time at the bar and it was very enjoyable. The drinks were special and you could tell that the bartenders knew what they were doing.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Near North Riverfront
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.
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Gateway Arch to Gateway Arch National Park – discover Downtown St. Louis, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
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.
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 Gateway Arch are a few top sights nearby.
The Gate
While The Gate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Louis Union Station and Chaifetz Arena.
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.
