Columbus Square Travel Guide
St. Louis
Visit Columbus Square
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
St. Louis: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
St Louis Arch Small Group Walking Tour and Arch Entrance Ticket
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Columbus Square
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hotel is great we will definitely stay here again. But we don’t usually eat breakfast.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hilton St. Louis Airport
The room was clean, the staff was nice, and the hotel had a good atmosphere. The lobby restaurant/bar was busy but not overly crowded. The food was good. The floors with the rooms are quiet.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Taylor, at the front desk, was amazing and so helpful. She answered my questions with ease during check-in, and continued to help throughout my stay. Taylor deserves a huge Thank you!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
I love the hotel & customer service
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Forest Park Hotel by MDR
Great location
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
Friendly staff and close to highway
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Columbus Square
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Soulard
You'll enjoy the bars and churches in Soulard. You might want to make time for a stop at Anheuser-Busch Brewery or Soulard Farmer's Market.
