City slickers who love the buzz of nearby restaurants, shops, and bars will be best situated in Downtown St Louis, the commercial hub of the city. With Busch Stadium, Gateway Arch National Park, and the Mississippi River nearby too, it’s also a great spot to tick off the tourist checklist. Discerning tourists will revel in its lavish luxury hotels.
Neighbourhoods surrounding Forest Park will allow you to indulge in the city’s cultural side. Forest Park, afterall, is where most of St Louis’ museums, entertainment venues, and amusements can be found. With so much to see and do here, the area is ideal for families.
For evening entertainment and nightlife, stay in University City where the Delmar Loop is located. The loop is known for its concentration of music venues, theatres, bars and clubs, and the St Louis Walk of Fame featuring names like Tina Turner and Chuck Berry.
Central West End is St Louis’ hipster hotspot. Here, you can expect to find cool cafes, indie boutiques, eclectic vintage shops and everything else alternative. Situated between Downtown and Forest Park too, it is also conveniently located for exploring the city.
After a busy day exploring the vibrant city, you might prefer to take respite in the peaceful Tower Grove area. While it’s 10 km from Downtown and 7 km from Forest Park, they’re easy to reach by car, bus or train.
