Dogtown Travel Guide
St. Louis
Popular places to visit
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries 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 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.
Washington University in St. Louis
Explore the campus of Washington University in St. Louis during your stay in St. Louis. Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.
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 Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
St. Louis: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Dogtown
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park
"Weak toilets present in the room and in the main lobby area"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
"Everything was perfect the location we went to baseball game only 2 blocks away and it was great the bar the food"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
"It was a nice looking hotel I did enjoy the food they had at one of the restaurants"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
"No way this is a 3 star hotel. The room was small and smelled musty. The window doesn't open, so there's no ventilation. The fan in the bathroom didn't work. The breakfast was a horrible buffet of rubbery scrambled eggs, half cooked sausage links and soupy biscuits and gravy. The staff was VERY nice ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
"We didn't know ahead of time the pool and game room would be closed. The room was small. The floor sticky, like the cleanser hadn't been rinsed, the faucet was broken in the bathroom, and there was a strong odor of dirty mop water... very disappointing!"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
"Bit older but really comfortable and the happy hour and b'fast were great. Perfect location for show at The hawthorn."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dogtown
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.
Southwest Garden
While Southwest Garden 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 Zoo and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
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.
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.
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.
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.
