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 Dogtown
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park
What a great stay! The pool area was clean, stocked with full sized towels. The room was clean and fresh. Waffles- need I say more about breakfast. The staff was great, smiling and very helpful
Reviewed on 30 Nov 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
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
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
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
We were in St Louis for a volleyball game at UMSL. Perfect location for getting to UMSL and places to eat. Hotel staff were amazing! Everyone so friendly. I felt safe and the room was very clean. Breakfast in the morning was well above a traditional hotel breakfast. We will stay here again.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dogtown
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.
Southwest Garden
While Southwest Garden may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and St. Louis Science Center.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dogtown Travel Guide
- St. Louis Zoo
- Busch Stadium
- Dome at America’s Center
- Barnes Jewish Hospital
- City Museum
- Forest Park
- Mississippi River
- Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
- St. Louis University
- Fox Theater
- Horseshoe St. Louis Casino
- Anheuser-Busch Brewery
- Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum
- Saint Louis Galleria Mall
- Magic House - St. Louis Children's Museum
- St. Louis Science Center
- Grant's Farm
- Lindenwood University
- St. Louis Art Museum
- Tower Grove Park
