Title: Visit Madison: 2026 Travel Guide for Madison, St. Louis | Expedia.com

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# Madison, IL

## Travel Guide

![chain of rocks bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000434494/d8f84bfa-e688-4c3f-b60e-d3d098fc7b5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Aerial view of Mississippi river, Bridge, Madison, Illinois, United States.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000434494/49f5cb45-a53b-428b-bec1-5225c93bd459.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Madison](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000434494/5ee1358f-5b28-4b94-a28f-0c6702fa2f4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Madison](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000434494/5a1ea6f4-61f0-408a-8bab-6fae446985e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Madison

Things to do

- Madison Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Madison

![Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/546300/546271/e43b9580_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

2 South 4th Street St. Louis MO

$162 nightly

$189 total

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,351 reviews)

Great hotel, friendly staff, convenient location! Lots of choices on their breakfast buffet. Highly recommend this hotel!

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

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![Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26600/26572/3056142b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station

2211 Market Street St. Louis MO

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$113 nightly

$132 total

Apr 2 - Apr 3

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,899 reviews)

Tv don’t work both nights. Ice machine didn’t work either day

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

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![Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18200/18144/5c61cbf8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

7750 Carondelet Avenue St. Louis MO

$94 nightly

$110 total

Apr 19 - Apr 20

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (3,120 reviews)

Room was clean. Staff was nice. Breakfast was top notch. Parking was a little tight for full sized truck but ok. Main downside was a room wasn't available till after 5pm due to short staff. Wasn't aware of $6 a day charge for parking during the week and $50 a night charge for amenities, suppose to ...

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

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![ White House at Grand Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83130000/83121100/83121050/f3c125ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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 White House at Grand Central

3805 Lindell Blvd St. Louis MO

Stay at this apartment in St. Louis. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions St. Louis Union Station and Busch Stadium are located ...

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![Stunning Townhome 920 in The Grove](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103040000/103039600/103039517/w1022h682x1y1-9f6bcee0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Stunning Townhome 920 in The Grove

 St. Louis MO

Stay at this aparthotel in St. Louis. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions St. Louis Union Station and Busch Stadium ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)

We arrived at the townhouse and the bed sheets on every bed were stained and had hair on them. The floors had garbage on the floor. The bathroom curtains had mold and the toilets were dirty. We didn’t take towels since it was listed on there but the ones they had were dirty we had to go buy some. ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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![Settle into Soulard! 6 beds 2 full baths!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125300000/125299700/125299694/1c9bf5f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Settle into Soulard! 6 beds 2 full baths!

 St. Louis MO

Stay at this condo in St. Louis. Enjoy a garden, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Busch Stadium and St. Louis Union Station ...

10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)

Clean, convenient and satisfied our needs for this stay.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![Union Station, St. Louis, MO](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502868/8704491b-9324-4c56-89ed-94a638702313.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### St. Louis Union Station

You can learn about the local history of St. Louis when you make a stop at a well-known site like St. Louis Union Station. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game. 

[](https://expedia.com/St-Louis-Union-Station-Downtown-West.d502868.Vacation-Attraction)

![Busch Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3284/67189e41-0060-455b-85a9-ab65c9125a63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Busch Stadium

Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a baseball game. 

[](https://expedia.com/Busch-Stadium-Downtown-St-Louis.d502872.Vacation-Attraction)

![Gateway Arch](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502855/34e3411a-eeba-4fa1-95fe-3ad9b54938f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Gateway Arch

Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.

[](https://expedia.com/Gateway-Arch-Downtown-St-Louis.d502855.Vacation-Attraction)

![Aerial view of vibrant downtown St. Louis with Enterprise Center and St. Louis Wheel, St. Louis, Missouri, United States.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502873/da730472-6151-40a1-b074-013a6c50d0f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Enterprise-Center-Downtown-West.d502873.Vacation-Attraction)

![St. Louis Zoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502878/51adfd0a-5175-4aa9-aa40-2221835ea3ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.com/St-Louis-Zoo-St-Louis.d502878.Vacation-Attraction)

![Forest Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635823456129/8a0353b6-e0c6-4e86-b04a-b6ff6d82d7ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.com/Forest-Park-St-Louis.d6005687.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![St. Louis: Gateway Ghouls and Hauntings Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47668485/dd78fc5b-2837-423e-80a2-c4dfd8151a08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows

$24

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/st-louis-ghost-tour-sinister-sins-shadows.a47668485.activity-details)

![Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1357747/5cac0135-b8b0-4916-b5c1-48e8a0a93aab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

$30

per adult

**84%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lemp-haunted-neighborhood-walking-tour.a1357747.activity-details)

![St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47712556/5e48de69-a78b-4315-bccd-6ae9dafd98a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch

$174

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/st-louis-premium-driving-tour-with-boat-ride-arch.a47712556.activity-details)

![Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46051486/4ca2bb68-86bc-4a3d-a7eb-e432157373a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise

$169

per adult

**84%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/st-louis-premium-small-group-tour-with-arch-river-cruise.a46051486.activity-details)

![St. Louis Walking Tour with St Louis Arch Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52315870/1df3cba5-88f5-4a82-9ade-95d5af5c2998.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### St. Louis Walking Tour with St Louis Arch Ticket

$79

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/st-louis-walking-tour-with-st-louis-arch-ticket.a52315870.activity-details)

![St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5257552/1f1e2299-6524-41f1-9c5b-50c65e5dd13b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour

$40

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/st-louis-ghost-tours-sinister-sins-shadows-ghost-tour.a5257552.activity-details)

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## Cities near Madison

![Chain of Rocks bridge on the Mississippi river.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8015/45ac2b5f-9d0f-4ed6-8dc7-703dfbf928b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Granite City

![St. Louis](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502855/5f501368-a6cd-4154-9de4-4f7a5e79516f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### St. Louis

![Fairmont City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142384/60a656d6-7005-4ef1-bf2a-603f64ce6e1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Fairmont City

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- [Busch Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Busch-Stadium-Downtown-St-Louis.d502872.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Gateway Arch ](https://expedia.com/Gateway-Arch-Downtown-St-Louis.d502855.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Enterprise Center ](https://expedia.com/Enterprise-Center-Downtown-West.d502873.Vacation-Attraction)
- [St. Louis Zoo ](https://expedia.com/St-Louis-Zoo-St-Louis.d502878.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Forest Park ](https://expedia.com/Forest-Park-St-Louis.d6005687.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Washington University in St. Louis ](https://expedia.com/Washington-University-In-St-Louis-Clayton.d502876.Vacation-Attraction)
- [City Museum ](https://expedia.com/City-Museum-Downtown-West.d6069375.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Horseshoe St. Louis Casino ](https://expedia.com/Horseshoe-St-Louis-Casino-Downtown-St-Louis.d6222426.Vacation-Attraction)
- [St. Louis University ](https://expedia.com/St-Louis-University-Midtown.d502875.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Fox Theater ](https://expedia.com/Fox-Theater-Grand-Center.d502865.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Grant's Farm ](https://expedia.com/Grants-Farm-St-Louis.d6069377.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station ](https://expedia.com/St-Louis-Aquarium-At-Union-Station-Downtown-West.d553248635998122450.Vacation-Attraction)
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