Midtown Travel Guide
St. Louis
Popular places to visit
St. Louis University
Explore the campus of St. Louis University during your stay in St. Louis. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
Learn about the local history of St. Louis when you take a trip to Scott Joplin House State Historic Site. 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 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.
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 Midtown
Element St. Louis Midtown
Clean and modern. Staff is extremely friendly. Great breakfast included. Convenient location.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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
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
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Room was spotless and staff was very friendly and helpful.
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
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
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.
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.
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.
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 Grove
While there might not be top attractions in The Grove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
