Popular places to visit
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene or attend a baseball game.
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.
Gateway Arch
Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.
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.
City Museum
This quirky children’s museum invites visitors to crawl through whales, climb into tree houses and whiz down three-story slides.
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.
Things to do
St Louis: City Museum General Admission Ticket
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St. Louis Ghosts: Gateway Ghouls and Hauntings
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
Dogtown Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park
Room very clean and quiet. Good sleep. Front desk staff polite but not particularly friendly. And be aware that you will be charged $10 per day for parking.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
It was close to everything we did
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Stayed here many times. I especially love the breakfast.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Didn’t have a chance to eat the breakfast but otherwise a very good hotel. I liked the privacy of our room and the staff were all very friendly.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
New name but holding to Drury's ways. Staff was friendly, room was clean. I didn't stop by to eat breakfast. I do miss the popcorn that Drury offered.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
Staff was excellent
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Dogtown
The Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Hill and surrounding area, you can visit St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
Southwest Garden
Though Southwest Garden might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and St. Louis Science Center.
Clayton
Visitors often come to Clayton for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and Shaw Park Tennis Center. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Clayton Station.
The Grove
The Grove might not have many top sights, but St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Central West End
Bordering Forest Park with free cultural institutions, this St. Louis neighborhood boasts a bustling commercial district along Euclid Avenue and the world's largest mosaic collection at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis.
Shaw
While there might not be top attractions in Shaw, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and St. Louis Science Center.