Fun Things to do in St. Louis
Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure, Clayton and Saint Louis have so much to offer. During your stay, we encourage you to visit some of our top attractions and enjoy great restaurants and shops. The Seven Gables Inn staff is always ready to offer sightseeing and restaurant recommendations and provide you with a little local insider knowledge.
Clayton Business and Entertainment District
The city of Clayton is one of Saint Louis’ nicest suburbs, with great restaurants, lively bars, and quaint boutiques and galleries. It is also home to hundreds of businesses, from Fortune 500 companies to small, independent firms. Also within walking distance is the lovely Shaw Park which offers walking trails, tennis, swimming and a seasonal ice rink.
Local Restaurants
With its friendly ambiance and superb pub-style cuisine, the hotels very own restaurant Seven, is one of the warmest, most welcoming restaurants in Clayton. If you would like to get out and sample a little local flavor, you’ll find a diverse range of restaurants just steps away.
Popular Attractions
ST. LOUIS GALLERIA
The St. Louis Galleria is the best in shopping, entertainment and dining! Whether you enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of the mall's restaurants or spend the day shopping at all your favorite stores, St. Louis Galleria offers a complete entertainment experience. VIEW MORE
ST. LOUIS ZOO
Features 90 acres and over 800 species in historic Forest Park… and it’s FREE. VIEW MORE
MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM
Offers historical exhibits about St. Louis and Missouri. VIEW MORE
ST. LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER
Interactive educational center with exhibits, OMNIMAX Theater, a food court and more. VIEW MORE
ANHEUSER BUSCH BREWERY
Beer brewery offering tours, tasting’s and the world-famous Clydesdales. VIEW MORE
GATEWAY ARCH
This 630-foot stainless steel monument offers great views from the observation tower. VIEW MORE
Sports
BUSCH STADIUM
Home of the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals (baseball). VIEW MORE
ENTERPRISE CENTER
Home of the Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues (hockey). VIEW MORE
Parks
FOREST PARK
One of the most beautiful urban parks in the world - and one of the greatest civic treasures of St. Louis. Forest Park named Best City Park in the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards. VIEW MORE
SHAW PARK
Clayton’s luxuriously landscaped 16-acre playground features swimming pools, an ice rink and tennis courts.
MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDENS
Open every day of the year except Christmas, the MoBot is one of America's finest botanical gardens. It is the home of a formal 10-acre Japanese garden that offers a place of deep serenity for visitors with its gently shifting vistas, lakes, waterfalls, and Zen-style gardens. VIEW MORE
Arts & Entertainment
ST. LOUIS ART MUSEUM
One of the nation's leading comprehensive art museums, containing more than 30,000 works of art. Free admission. VIEW MORE
THE MUNY
Classic outdoor music amphitheater located in Forest Park (seasonal attraction). VIEW MORE
CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM
A fabulous contemporary art museum located in Grand Center. VIEW MORE
MILDRED LANE KEMPER ART MUSEUM
Located on the campus of Washington University, this is one of the finest university art collections in the United States. VIEW MORE
THE FABULOUS FOX
A grand and historic theater offering a variety of entertainment throughout the year. VIEW MORE
THE SHELDON CONCERT HALL & ART GALLERIES
Historic theater featuring a diverse assortment of musical performances and art shows. VIEW MORE
POWELL HALL
Home to the award-winning St. Louis Symphony, located in Grand Center. VIEW MORE
Nearby Universities
CONCORDIA SEMINARY
FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY