Downtown Clayton Travel Guide
St. Louis
Visit Downtown Clayton
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
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Clayton
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
i love my whole experience with this hotel, definitely would be returning! 10/10 would definitely recommend + the breakfast is very good!!!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton
Pool was closed for the season so didn’t get to enjoy but had wonderful view from our room. Staff and hotel was clean. Room was a little small but nice.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Staff was very helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Great staff!!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Very comfortable
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Clayton
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.
University City
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in University City. Top attractions like Museum of Transportation and Center of Creative Arts are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Forsyth Station or U City Big Bend Station to see more of the city.
Ladue
Ladue is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Saint Louis Galleria Mall and St. Louis Art Museum are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Dogtown
When in Dogtown, you can plan a visit to St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
