East St. Louis Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gateway Arch and skyline of St. Louis, Missouri at sunrise from bridge in East St. Louis, Illinois on the Mississippi River
Gateway Arch and skyline of St. Louis, Missouri at sunrise from bridge in East St. Louis, Illinois on the Mississippi River
Eads Bridge and Martin Luther King Bridge Cross Mississippi River From St. Louis to East St. Louis
MAY 2019, ST LOUIS, MO., USA - Sunset on St. Louis, Missouri skyline on Mississippi River - shot from East St. Louis, Illinois
Eads Bridge Crosses Mississippi River From St. Louis to East St. Louis

Where to stay in East St. Louis

Series of small hills and trees form landscape at Cahokia Mounds State Park in Southern Illinois, ruins of the largest pre-Colombian city north of Mexico

Cahokia

Cahokia is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arsenal BG Ballpark and Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum.

Cahokia
Drone panorama over St. Louis skyline and Mississippi River with Gateway Arch during daytime

Alorton

Alorton is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater East St. Louis area, you might plan a trip to Arsenal BG Ballpark or Frank Holten State Recreation Area.

Alorton
Casino Queen Hotel

Casino Queen Hotel

3 out of 5
200 Front Street East St. Louis IL
The price is 2.205.908 ₫ per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
2.205.908 ₫
2.558.413 ₫ total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in East St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,017 reviews)
Dirty

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Casino Queen Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255

Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255

2.5 out of 5
1607 Pontiac Dr East St. Louis IL
The price is 1.851.757 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
1.851.757 ₫
2.092.485 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in East St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Front desk management has bad customer service. Very argumentative. Not welcoming at all.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station

3 out of 5
2211 Market Street St. Louis MO
The price is 2.778.422 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
2.778.422 ₫
3.248.780 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,868 reviews)
This was a great value hotel. The rooms were clean the air conditioning worked well, and the room included a free three drink happy hour

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
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White House at Grand Central

White House at Grand Central

4 out of 5
3805 Lindell Blvd St. Louis MO
Stay at this apartment in St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions St. Louis Union Station and Busch Stadium are located ...
White House at Grand Central
Landing Furnished Apartments - Central West End

Landing Furnished Apartments - Central West End

3 out of 5
4050 W Pine Blvd St. Louis MO
Stay at this apartment in St. Louis. Enjoy a fitness centre, parking (surcharge) and a business centre. Popular attractions St. Louis Union Station and Busch ...
Landing Furnished Apartments - Central West End
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

When visiting St Louis and looking to photograph a skyline this place is safe and open for public.

Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park

After visiting Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in East St. Louis. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park

Arsenal BG Ballpark

Catch an event at Arsenal BG Ballpark during your trip to East St. Louis. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Arsenal BG Ballpark

Casino Queen

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Queen during your time in East St. Louis? Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Casino Queen

Frank Holten State Recreation Area

You can take time to visit Frank Holten State Recreation Area during your travels to Centreville.

Frank Holten State Recreation Area

Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum during your trip to East St. Louis. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum

Katherine Dunham Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Katherine Dunham Museum during your travels in East St. Louis. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Katherine Dunham Museum

Cities near East St. Louis

Mounds from Pre-Colombian Native American city (Mississippian culture) located in Collinsville, IL, near St. Louis, MO. Dates to 1050-1350. Added to list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1982.

Caseyville

Belleville Lake

Belleville

Mounds from Pre-Colombian Native American city (Mississippian culture) located in Collinsville, IL, near St. Louis, MO. Dates to 1050-1350. Added to list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1982.

Fairmont City

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