Mark Twain 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 art galleries or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch
Find out about the history of Gateway Arch, one of the top monuments in St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
St. Louis Zoo
Why not visit the animals who live at St. Louis Zoo and see why this is a favourite attraction in St. Louis? Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.
Washington University in St. Louis
Explore the campus of Washington University in St. Louis during your stay in St. Louis. Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.
Forest Park
After visiting Forest Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Louis. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Top hotels in Mark Twain
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
"Everything seemed more like a cheap motel. Room service came in a cardboard box. No one knew how to cast to the TV. All Apps and no service. No cash excepted. The valet did call a cab for us that was helpful everything else seemed sub-par."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
"Well I’m not a complainer, but we thought the casino was not the cleanest, empty beer cans full ashtrays and not sure when the last time a machine was wiped off. We went to the sports bar for a quick dinner and a couple of drinks the waitress was ok but they can’t answer a question. Never got the ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
"The breakfast was wonderful and after a long day of baseball tournaments the hot tub was just what I needed"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
"An event was occurring in the ballroom right above our room. It was after 9 pm and the room was bouncing and creaking with the dancing and hopping up and down, enough to feel like motion sickness. We requested to be moved and the staff person said they were fully booked, and was rude about the situation. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
"Good breakfast!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
"I like this hotel but the air was out in the entire hotel my entire stay. A funny old folks home smell to it but overall it’s cool."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mark Twain
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.
Midtown
While you're in Midtown, take in top sights like Chaifetz Arena and jump on the metro at Grand 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.
Downtown West
While visiting Downtown West, you might make a stop by sights like St. Louis Union Station and St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.
The Gate
While The Gate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Louis Union Station and Busch Stadium.
University City
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in University City. Top attractions like Heman Park Tennis Center and Museum of Transportation are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Forsyth Station or U City Big Bend Station to see more of the city.
