Southwest Garden Travel Guide
St. Louis
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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.
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch
Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.
Enterprise Center
Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
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.
Things to do
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Southwest Garden
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Everyone and everything was amazing!! Definitely would recommend and stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
This is an older property, but very clean, comfortable, spacious and convenient to downtown Clayton. Parking was convenient and free on the weekend. Breakfast was better than average, with chef-made omelets and waffles.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Such a cool hotel I love the museum on the second floor so interesting and all the penguins food is great restaurants great everything just what a great stay very unique but very quiet very cozy love everything about it. Can’t wait to stay at the other ones.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Very nice staff and great atmosphere. Quietest hotel room i have ever stayed in
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Very clean, bar staff was great, amazing restaurants-will be back!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
Only complaint is that we’re in 2026 and the tvs don’t come with Netflix
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Garden
The Hill
While The Hill isn't home to many top sights, St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum 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 Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
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.
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.
