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 12 - Apr 13

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! (3,354 reviews)

Clean roon

Reviewed on Apr 4, 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 13 - Apr 14

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! (1,921 reviews)

Breakfast was ok...didnt go in the hot tub

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

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![21C Museum Hotel St Louis ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89170000/89164600/89164592/bd7064dc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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21C Museum Hotel St Louis 

1528 Locust street St. Louis MO

$148 nightly

$173 total

May 3 - May 4

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,722 reviews)

This is a unique property. Pool and health club are incredible.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 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 Enterprise Center are ...

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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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[Tonight

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[Tomorrow night

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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

4/5(625 reviews)

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 fascinating museums 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

4.5/5(1,487 reviews)

Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music 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

4.5/5(2,542 reviews)

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)

![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

4.5/5(1,225 reviews)

In the middle of St. Louis, meet the exotic and endangered animals that live in meticulously recreated ecosystems from all over the world.

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![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

4.5/5(494 reviews)

Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game. 

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![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

4.5/5(1,059 reviews)

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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- [Gateway Arch ](https://expedia.com/Gateway-Arch-Downtown-St-Louis.d502855.Vacation-Attraction)
- [St. Louis Zoo ](https://expedia.com/St-Louis-Zoo-St-Louis.d502878.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Enterprise Center ](https://expedia.com/Enterprise-Center-Downtown-West.d502873.Vacation-Attraction)
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