Franz Park Travel Guide
St. Louis
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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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Franz Park
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
There were lots of families in the hotel for spring break; the breakfast room was packed - couldn’t get a cup of coffee because the pot was empty.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Within walking distance of the Arch. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Parking was not close. Room was not great with shabby curtains and walls. Bathroom was nice. Breakfast was good. Staff was nice.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Second time I've stayed, and the last! First time room was super dirty, same goes the second. Gross orange mold in the comers of the shower. Waited 2 hours past our 4:00 check-in for our rooms, not a 'sorry' or any kind of comp. Valet tried to charge me for a two day stay as well. Took three days ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
room very clean pretty plain for a suite very spacious and comfortable
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Franz Park
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 Zoo and St. Louis Science Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
