| the straightforward rooms come with free wi-fi, cable tv and minifridges. in a commercial area off interstate 64, this unassuming hotel is 4 miles from both the cahokia mounds state historic site and pleasant ridge park. other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as a coin-operated laundry. upgraded rooms add sofas. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. kids age 11 and under stay for no extra charge with a parent. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
St. Louis Lambert International Airport 27 min
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site (13 min)
Site of a 13th-century Native American urban center with artifacts & ruins of homes & monuments. Gateway Arch National Park (12 min)
Park honoring Jefferson's role in western expansion, featuring the Gateway Arch & visitors' center. Busch Stadium (12 min)
Home of MLB’s St. Louis Cardinals, this red-brick ballpark offers tours & Gateway Arch views. Saint Louis Science Center (18 min)
Free learning center with science demos, fossil dig site, planetarium, IMAX theater & more. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis (20 min)
Historic church with a green-tiled dome, bell towers & a grand interior filled with ornate mosaics. Eads Bridge (12 min)
Dedicated in 1874, the world's first steel-truss bridge is a city & national historic landmark. National Blues Museum (14 min)
Museum featuring interactive exhibits focused on the history of blues music, plus a theater. Tower Grove Park (23 min)
1868 park that shows its history with carriage rides, grass tennis courts, a wading pool & a gazebo. Citygarden Sculpture Park (14 min)
Park dotted by lawns, pathways & seating, & notable for its water features, sculptures & video wall. Old Courthouse (15 min)
Former slave Dred Scott sued for freedom in this courthouse, now offering tours & history exhibits. Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery (18 min)
Historic brewery featuring various tours, a beer museum, a biergarten, a gift shop & classes. Missouri Botanical Garden (18 min)
A greenhouse dome, a Victorian home & gardens, a butterfly house & more spread across 79 acres. City Museum (14 min)
Constantly evolving art installation, playground & discovery center made from found objects. The Gateway Arch (17 min)
Curved, 630-ft.-tall monument celebrating US western expansion, with views from the top & a museum. Laclede's Landing Neighborhood Association (14 min)
The oldest district in the city, this riverfront, urban area boasts shops, restaurants & nightclubs. | 
