Visit Southwest Garden
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.

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.

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

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 Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows

Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise

Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch

Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

St. Louis Scavenger Hunt: Gateway to the West
Top hotels in Southwest Garden

Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
Staff was very helpful. Thanks.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Taylor, at the front desk, was amazing and so helpful. She answered my questions with ease during check-in, and continued to help throughout my stay. Taylor deserves a huge Thank you!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Clean. Good breakfast
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Forest Park Hotel by MDR
Great location
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Love this hotel and have stayed many times. Original room was not suitable (no iron or coffee machine, which are standard), but front desk quickly gave another room.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Garden

The Hill
While The Hill isn't home to many top sights, St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum are some notable places to visit nearby.

The Grove
While there might not be top attractions in The Grove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.

Shaw
Shaw might not have many top sights, but Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and St. Louis Science Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Tower Grove South
Tower Grove South might not have many top sights, but Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and Cherokee Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Dogtown
When in Dogtown, you can plan a visit to St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tower Grove East
While there might not be top attractions in Tower Grove East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cherokee Street and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.


