The Gate Travel Guide
St. Louis
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.
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.
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 Narrated Trolley Tour
St Louis Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in The Gate
Comfort Inn & Suites Saint Louis Lafayette Square
Clean room, convience to the event center was worth the price.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
The water pressure in our room's shower was the worst I've ever experienced.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
So fun and eclectic! !
Reviewed on 10 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
We had a great experience! The hotel was beautiful, the staff were friendly and helpful and we got an upgraded room that made all the difference - a bigger bathroom for 3 girls! The location was ideal, right by the Arch and the view was spectacular. I also want to call out the staff that did the ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
The room was very clean, staff were friendly, casino was a lot of fun!!! Great place to stay for the weekend or if you are passing through!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Gate
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 Busch Stadium 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.
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.
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.
Benton Park
While visiting Benton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Cherokee Street and Cherokee Antique Row.
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.
