St. Charles Historic District Travel Guide
St. Louis
Visit St. Charles Historic District
Popular places to visit
Historic Main Street
You can learn about the history of St. Charles when you stop by Historic Main Street. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Frontier Park
You can find out about the history of St. Charles with a stop at Frontier Park. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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.
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 St. Charles Historic District
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, St. Charles Historic District
"location was great"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
"I’ve stayed in a lot of cheap motels, but this one takes first prize for sleep deprivation. Literally zero minutes. Every time the person upstairs took a step or rolled over in bed its sounded like the ceiling was about to give out. People entering the hallway from the outside sounded like they were ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
"The front desk was very polite and helpful. The hotel was nice and clean and smelled pretty good."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
"The pool looks dingy and cloudy- not clean. No towels in sight. Had to ask front desk for them, they gave some but they were in such bad shape and had snags all through them. Asked for extra towels in the room and was told they didnt have any, but may have more tomorrow. The room was kind of musty ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
"The staff were very helpful and congenial. The free shuttle to the airport was helpful. The coffee offered in the lobby (bespoke brand) was fantastic! I’ll stay here again."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Live by Loews - St.Louis
"Location and it was really beautiful for the price."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in St. Charles Historic District
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Gateway Arch to Busch Stadium – discover Downtown St. Louis, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
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.
Creve Coeur
Travellers come to Creve Coeur for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Creve Coeur Golf Club and Skip Viragh Center for the Arts while you're in town.
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.
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.
