Dogtown Travel Guide
St. Louis
Popular places to visit
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.
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 fascinating museums 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.
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.
Dome at America’s Center
Catch an event at Dome at America’s Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Top hotels in Dogtown
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park
Loved everything about this property! It was clean, the staff was very pleasant and breakfast was great! Will stay again :)
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Missed our room for housekeeping which is minor, toilet seat was broken but they fixed it promptly, overall decor is dated, no recycling, otherwise fine.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Excellent breakfast Receptionist not too friendly
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Really cool hotel with great onsite bar/restaurant, gym, pool and art gallery.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
The heat didn’t work, very cold and no blankets. Ice machine was just south of Cleveland. Clean room, friendly staff, very good breakfast, but a cold room
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Clean rooms. Amazing breakfast & dinner. Pool & hot tub were great with roof deck. Comfy beds. Safe & family friendly. Free parking in a garage! Can walk to all attractions and restaurants. Staff were amazing!!!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dogtown
The Hill
While The Hill isn't home to many top sights, St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Science Center 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 St. Louis Zoo and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
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 Zoo and St. Louis Science Center.
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.
