Columbus Square Travel Guide
St. Louis
Visit Columbus Square
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.
Gateway Arch
Visit the Museum of Westward Expansion, then ascend to the top of the tallest man-made monument in the US for breathtaking views of St. Louis.
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.
City Museum
A rooftop Ferris wheel, an indoor tree house and a life-size, walk-through model of a whale; just some of the exhibits in this one-of-a-kind children's museum.
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.
Top hotels in Columbus Square
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
The room was very nice and clean, but the lights went out and there was no hot water to bathe; on the 29&30. Also, I was not told about the 75 dollars incidental fee per night.which caused my family to spend money not in our budget for our Thanksgiving Trip.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Beautiful hotel. Wonderful atmosphere. Clean rooms. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
The room was clean and the staff were extremely friendly and personable!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hilton St. Louis Airport
Tesla charger does not agrr
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
The staff is very friendly and helpful. The breakfast and dinner food quality is significantly better than that of other similar hotels.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
I’ve stayed at multiple hotels and this is now my go to
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Columbus Square
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Gateway Arch to Gateway Arch National Park – discover Downtown St. Louis, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Columbus Square Travel Guide
- St. Louis Zoo
- Dome at America’s Center
- Busch Stadium
- Barnes Jewish Hospital
- City Museum
- Forest Park
- Mississippi River
- Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
- St. Louis University
- Fox Theater
- Horseshoe St. Louis Casino
- Anheuser-Busch Brewery
- Saint Louis Galleria Mall
- Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum
- Magic House - St. Louis Children's Museum
- Scott Air Force Base
- Grant's Farm
- St. Louis Science Center
- St. Louis Art Museum
