Compton Heights
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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 acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.

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.

Gateway Arch
Visit the Museum of Westward Expansion, then ascend to the top of the tallest man-made monument in the US for breathtaking views of St. Louis.

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.

City Museum
A rooftop Ferris wheel, an indoor tree house and a life-size, walk-through model of a whale; just some of the exhibits in this one-of-a-kind children's museum.

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

St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch

St Louis Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour

Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Compton Heights

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Check in was quick, but the vallet said there was no self parking. Desk sold me self parking
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026

Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Great staff
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026

Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Wonderful stay
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026

21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Good vibe
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Staff was friendly and breakfast was great!
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Beautiful room view, great amenities, courteous staff
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Compton Heights

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.

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.

Lafayette Square
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Lafayette Square. Want to see more of the surrounding area? St. Louis Union Station and Busch Stadium are a few top sights nearby.

Benton Park
While visiting Benton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Cherokee Antique Row and Chatillon-DeMenil House.

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.

Soulard
You'll enjoy the bars and churches in Soulard. You might want to make time for a stop at Anheuser-Busch Brewery or Soulard Farmer's Market.

